The Health Insider

3 minute read

Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro Are Changing Our Food Choices

Appetite-suppressing GLP-1 medications may be changing the way Canadians eat – Smaller appetites and healthier choices are impacting restaurants and the food supply sector in significant ways.

R Resources & Tools

6 minute read

MRI Wait Times Too Long? Explore Your Options

Many Canadians seek private or out-of-province MRIs for faster answers. Here’s how access works across Canada.

S Sleep

6 minute read

Sleeping Well Again: How CBT-I Rebuilds Your Sleep From the Ground Up

CBT-I offers a proven, long-term alternative that retrains the brain to sleep again, transforming insomnia treatment in Canada.

C Cancer

3 minute read

No Longer a Smoker’s Disease: Rewriting Canada’s Lung Cancer Narrative

Canada’s new Pan-Canadian Lung Cancer Action Plan aims to cut deaths by 30% by 2035.

M Medication

4 minute read

Measles Returns to Canada: The Crisis That Cost Elimination Status

Canada lost its measles-free status after 12 months of spread. Policy loopholes, not just low rates, fueled the crisis in Ontario & Alberta.

L Longevity

5 minute read

Beyond the Cane: The 5 Top Mobility Devices for Independence and Faster Rehab

Tired of tripping? Discover the 5 essential devices that help retrain your stride—from high-tech AFOs to stable rollators.

R Resources & Tools

3 minute read

Canadian Cancer Clinical Trials Database Launched for Doctors and Patients

Canada launched a clinical trials database with updated, verified listings and a hotline to help patients navigate their options.

C Cancer

4 minute read

A New Fit for Health: The Smart Bra Aiming to Revolutionize Breast Cancer Detection

Meet Dr. Van Houten's smart bra: a low-cost, comfortable, no-x-ray system that detects cancer by monitoring breast tissue movement and stiffness.

H Heart

4 minute read

Eat Your Way to a Healthier Heart with a Metabolic Coach

From balancing blood sugar to reducing inflammation, Certified Metabolic Coaches help you use food as medicine for your heart and overall wellbeing.

R Resources & Tools

7 minute read

What to Do if You’re Experiencing Hearing Loss in Canada: A Step-by-Step Patient Resource Guide

Our guide to hearing care in Canada. Get a province-by-province breakdown of government funding programs for hearing aids for seniors and all residents.

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