The Health Insider

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How Inspecting Your Poop Can Inform Your Health

Inspecting poop isn't a typical habit, but it might be time to look a bit closer as poop can give insights into overall health.

N Nutrition

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How to Stick to Your Health Goals and Say No To Quitters Day

New Years Resolutions can be tricky to stick with so here's a way to make a plan that you'll be able to integrate into your life.

C Cancer

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B.C. Says “Goodbye” to Pap Tests and “Hello” to Home HPV Tests for Cervical Cancer Detection

Pap smears can be uncomfortable and painful. Here's a new way to self-test for cervical cancer.

G Genetics

4 minute read

Genetic Testing: Unlocking the Secrets of Your DNA

Here is your guide on how to navigate the genetic testing landscape for genetic illnesses in Canada.

G Genetics

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Does Health All Boil Down To Genetics?

Genes have a powerful impact on our health, but so do lifestyle and environmental factors, many of which can be within our control.

C Cancer

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Beyond the Neck: The Growing Concern of Thyroid Cancer

Here is what you can do to protect yourself from thyroid cancer.

H Health Topics

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Long COVID: It’s a Real Thing

Long COVID currently affects 2.1 million Canadians. It has been challenging for sufferers to be heard, but the tides are shifting.

M Mental Health

Robert Downey Jr. Accepting his Golden Globe

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What’s the Deal with Robert Downey Jr. Taking Beta Blockers for Stage Fright?

Beta blockers are generally prescribed for high blood pressure and heart issues, so why is it that they're also used to help with anxiety, specifically stage fright? Read on to learn more.

H Health Topics

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New Prenatal RSV Vaccine Protects Both Newborn and Mother

Learn more about Abrysvo, the first RSV vaccine approved by Health Canada for pregnant women to help prevent infant infection, and also approved for adults 60+

N Nutrition