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Not an Ingrown Hair: 13 per cent of Canadians Have Genital Herpes

2023-08-03

Herpes, while incurable, does not affect overall physical well being aside from a general feeling of discomfort. Often, the psychological distress of an STD diagnosis is worse than the herpes virus itself.

H Heart

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Unmasking Gender Bias: The Crisis of Heart Disease in Women

2023-06-08

Women's heart health has been dangerously underserved. Learn the signs of heart disease in women and how research and treatment are finally advancing.

M Mental Health

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Truths and Myths of the 11 Anxiety Disorders

2023-04-05

Did you know there are 11 types of anxiety disorders? Learn more about each one, symptoms and myths.

R Resources & Tools

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Find Timely Medical Advice with Telehealth in Canada

2023-03-17

Telehealth has become an important alternative to the E.R. for non-urgent matters. Explore your options for accessing your provincial telemedicine system.

H Health Topics

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B.C. Takes Bold Step: Free Prescription Birth Control for All

2023-03-13

British Columbia aims to help people control their reproductive health with the announcement of an initiative to cover all prescription birth control via provincial medicare.

R Resources & Tools

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Going Beyond the Counter: Pharmacists Increase Role in Patient Care

2023-02-21

As our healthcare system evolves, the role of the pharmacist is expanding across Canada. Read more about how they are using tech and innovative thinking to help Canadians manage their health.

D Dementia & Alzheimer’s

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Could Vaccines Curb Alzheimers and Other Diseases?

2023-02-14

A breakthrough study that looked at hundreds of thousands of medical records found a strong connection between severe viral infections and the risk of developing diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and ALS.

R Resources & Tools

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Show Me The Proof! Understanding Medical Research

2023-02-07

Medical research can be challenging to understand, and yet so many of us rely upon Dr. Google to research diagnoses, symptoms and diseases. Keep this guide to understanding medical research handy as you become more knowledgeable about your healthcare.

R Resources & Tools

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Avoiding The Emergency Room

2023-01-24

With an average waiting time of 7 hours for Canadians to receive treatment in the E.R., it worthwhile considering these alternatives when facing a non-life-threatening medical issue.

R Resources & Tools

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Nova Scotia Government Fighting To Improve Emergency Departments

2023-01-18

Adding Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Care Providers and help for Paramedics are the first steps in the plan.

R Resources & Tools

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Ontario Investing in Private Clinics

2023-01-18

Ontario's healthcare system is expanding surgical and diagnostic procedures to for-profit clinics. It's happening, for better or for worse.

H Health Topics

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Choose Your Pharmacist Wisely

2022-12-13

The pharmacist is more than a gatekeeper between us and our prescriptions. These medical professionals can be extremely influential in our healthcare.

Healthcare

Not an Ingrown Hair: 13 per cent of Canadians Have Genital Herpes

Unmasking Gender Bias: The Crisis of Heart Disease in Women

Truths and Myths of the 11 Anxiety Disorders

Find Timely Medical Advice with Telehealth in Canada

B.C. Takes Bold Step: Free Prescription Birth Control for All

Going Beyond the Counter: Pharmacists Increase Role in Patient Care

Could Vaccines Curb Alzheimers and Other Diseases?

Show Me The Proof! Understanding Medical Research

Avoiding The Emergency Room

Nova Scotia Government Fighting To Improve Emergency Departments

Ontario Investing in Private Clinics

Choose Your Pharmacist Wisely

Sound Therapies to Manage Anxiety, Pain, Sleep and More

Canadians Are Finding Family Doctors: Here’s How

5 Disruptive Healthcare Innovations for Canadians in 2025

Healthcare Without a Family Doctor? Here Are 10 Essential Tips

Ignored Risk: Bone Scans For People Over 50

Weight-Loss Med Wegovy Now Approved to Treat Heart Attack Risk

Not Everything Is An Emergency: How To Self-Triage For Faster Care

How To Access Specialists Faster in Canada