No Family Doctor? Read This Now
Getting a new family doctor these days can feel impossible. Have no fear, here's a plan to keep your health on track.
50,000 Lung Cancer Cases Could Be Avoided Through Smoking Cessation
Canada has made impressive strides in lowering the mortality rate of lung cancer, but with 11.6% of the population still smoking, this rate can still drop further.
Breast Cancer Screening to be Offered Earlier to Ontarians
Starting in Fall 2024, Ontario will offer self-referral for breast cancer screening to women between the ages of 40 to 74.
PROgress Tracker – New Knowledge Base Registry for Breast Cancer Patients
Learn more about PROgress Tracker, an innovative knowledge base registry which aims to gather crucial experiences and insights from breast cancer patients and survivors.
Know the Risk: Testing for Cancer Caused by BRCA Gene
BRCA screening tests for any abnormalities in the gene that could cause irregular cell growth - the root cause of cancer. Learn more about this genetic test.
Air Pollution: A Killer as Deadly as Cigarettes
Breathing, it appears, is the new smoking. Air pollution is as toxic to humans as smoking cigarettes, and 3 times more dangerous than alcohol.
HPV Screening Could Prevent Cervical Cancer
Many provinces across Canada are considering making the move to HPV screening rather than conducting pap smears to identify patients at risk for cervical cancer.
The Longevity Menu: 10 Foods That May Extend Lifespan
We’ve compiled a list of the top 10 foods that have evidence of increasing longevity.
Choosing the Right Sunscreen: Expert Advice for Maximum Protection
There is a lot one can do to still get out and enjoy the sunshine safely including protective clothing and sunscreen.
The Vitamin D-Cancer Prevention Connection: What You Need to Know
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that has long been known to help the body absorb and retain calcium and phosphorus but did you know that it may also prevent cancer?