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Kidney Breakthrough: Health Canada Authorizes First-of-its-Kind Treatment for Lupus Nephritis

  • 2026-01-28
Health Canada authorizes Gazyva for lupus nephritis. Discover how this twice-yearly treatment improves kidney response and prevents failure.
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Fitness In 2026 Looks VERY Different

  • 2026-01-26
Ditch the solo grind. In 2026, social wellness and "third space" gyms are fighting the loneliness epidemic through pickleball and city-wide run clubs.
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Gen Z Health Crisis: Mental Health and Chronic Disease Claims Soar in Canada

  • 2026-01-21
A new Sun Life report reveals Gen Z health claims for mental health and chronic disease are rising 3x faster than any other generation in Canada.
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Why Your Local Pharmacist is the Primary Care Partner You’ve Been Overlooking

  • 2026-01-20
Learn how new 2025 healthcare updates allow Canadian pharmacists to manage your prescriptions and vaccines, often with no appointment needed.
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Health Canada Authorizes Nemluvio® for Eczema and Prurigo Nodularis

  • 2026-01-12
Health Canada authorized Nemluvio® (nemolizumab), a first-in-class biologic for eczema and prurigo nodularis. Learn about costs and coverage.
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Health Canada Authorizes First GLP-1 Pill to Reduce Heart Attack and Stroke Risk

  • 2026-01-12
Health Canada authorizes RYBELSUS® as the first oral GLP-1 to reduce heart attack and stroke risk in adults with type 2 diabetes.
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The Mood Menu: How Your Plate Shapes Your Mind

  • 2026-01-08
Discover how simple food choices like turkey and yogurt can boost your serotonin and stabilize your mood.
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Health Canada Authorizes First 8-Week Treatment for Acute Hepatitis C

  • 2026-01-06
Health Canada’s approval of MAVIRET for acute HCV allows doctors to treat adults and children immediately, a key step toward the 2030 elimination goal.
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There’s a Reason Your Voice May Not Be As Clear as it Can Be

  • 2025-12-29
From dry winters to loud parties, your voice takes a beating. Learn how to protect your "vocal instrument" with these expert tips and SAC guidelines.
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Guilt-Free Indulgence for the Holidays.  This is How it’s Done.

  • 2025-12-22
Enjoy every plate this season! Prep your gut with our low-effort tips: boost hydration, sip digestive tea, and avoid the post-feast crash.
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Health Canada Authorizes TNKase for Treatment of Adult Stroke

  • 2025-12-17
Health Canada officially authorizes TNKase for treating acute ischemic stroke in adults. This pivotal approval introduces a faster, 5-second injection to emergency rooms nationwide.
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Affordable Dental Care is Here.  This is where to find it.

  • 2025-12-16
Don't let cost stop you! THI breaks down the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) and shows you where to find discounted, supervised care near you.

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