This week, we look at some of the most pressing health issues that you may not know about, from progressive approaches to dental care to the untold effects of radiation and lead. Our healthy living guide also takes a peek at how to occupy the moment, travel getaways, permanent hair removal, probiotics, and the newest, most naked grain on the block.

Occupying Vancouver—in the lotus position

Parkinson's and cancer fed Robyn Michele Levy’s new book

Epidemiologist Bruce Lanphear links lead levels to murder

What are officials hiding about Fukushima?

B.C. Hydro's smart meters rile the skeptics

REACH Community Health Centre offers alternative to rising dental bills

Bottle Army makes dental care more accessible

Storming the Windy City

Permanent hair loss doesn't have to hurt

From sauerkraut to kimchi, probiotic foods are both good for you and delicious

There's a new—and naked—oat in town