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The World Cup Starts Today. Here’s What Canadians Should Know About Staying Healthy.

  • 2026-06-11
Canada is hosting the World Cup for the first time and public health officials have real concerns. Here's what fans need to know before attending.
S Skin
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Tick Season Is Getting Worse in Canada and Lyme Isn’t the Only Concern

  • 2026-06-09
As tick habitats expand in Canada, knowing how to spot and prevent bites is vital. Here is your guide to the new risks and natural repellents.
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Nine in Ten Canadians Want the Health System to Change. Here’s What They’re Saying.

  • 2026-06-03
A new national survey finds 91% of Canadians want health system change now, with broad openness to team-based care, digital tools, and private delivery.
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Your Social Media Feed May Be Selling You Women’s Health Products That Don’t Work

  • 2026-06-02
Women’s health gaps are being filled by viral marketing. Here is the clinical reality behind 5 heavily promoted online wellness trends.
W Wellness
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Would You Trust AI Over Your Doctor?

  • 2026-05-27
Nearly half of Canadians use AI for medical advice, but 68% would still wait two weeks for a human doctor over an immediate AI diagnosis.
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Syphilis Is Surging in Ontario and Pregnant Women Are Paying the Price

  • 2026-05-26
Ontario's syphilis surge has reached every corner of the province. Here's what pregnant people need to know about screening and protection.
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Beyond Ibuprofen: New Tech and Natural Remedies for Period Pain

  • 2026-05-22
Period pain isn't just something you have to endure. Discover the natural remedies and Health Canada-approved tech that offer proven relief.
W Women's Health
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PCOS Has a New Name and This is Why it Matters

  • 2026-05-20
PCOS is now PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome). Discover why this landmark renaming matters for patient diagnosis and metabolic care.
M Medication
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Should You Take Berberine? What Health Canada and the Research Say

  • 2026-05-14
Berberine is trending as "nature's Ozempic", but what does Health Canada actually approve it for, and is it safe to take with your medications?
W Wellness
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What Is Hantavirus and Should Canadians Be Concerned?

  • 2026-05-11
Hantavirus is rare but serious. Here's what Canadians need to know about symptoms, how it spreads, and how to protect yourself.
C Cancer
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Radon Is the Leading Cause of Lung Cancer in Non-Smokers and Most Canadians Haven’t Tested for It

  • 2026-05-06
One in five Canadian homes may have elevated radon but only 12% have ever tested. Here's what you need to know.
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Canada Just Approved a New Alzheimer’s Drug. Here’s What You Need to Know

  • 2026-05-05
Health Canada has approved a new Alzheimer's drug that targets the disease itself, not just symptoms. Here's what Canadians need to know.

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