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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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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Heart Failure Isn’t Just for the Elderly and Canadians Need to Know It

  • 2026-05-01
Heart failure cases are surging among younger Canadians and 4 in 10 of us don't even know what the condition is.
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Small Particles, Big Risk: What the Latest Science Says About Microplastics and What You Can Do

  • 2026-04-28
Canadians discard nearly 5 million tonnes of plastic a year and the microplastics that result are showing up in our blood, lungs, and placentas.
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Aerosol Spray Warnings. Is  Benzene Contamination a Real Concern?

  • 2026-04-24
From dry shampoo to sunscreen, some aerosol sprays may contain benzene. Learn the risks, recalls, and what Canadians should know.
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Canada’s Doctors Are Sounding the Alarm on Health Misinformation And They’re Exhausted

  • 2026-04-22
97% of Canadian doctors have had to intervene after patients acted on false health information. The CMA says the crisis demands urgent action.

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