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.
Not an Ingrown Hair: 13 per cent of Canadians Have Genital Herpes
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.
Unmasking Gender Bias: The Crisis of Heart Disease in Women
Women's heart health has been dangerously underserved. Learn the signs of heart disease in women and how research and treatment are finally advancing.
Truths and Myths of the 11 Anxiety Disorders
Did you know there are 11 types of anxiety disorders? Learn more about each one, symptoms and myths.
Find Timely Medical Advice with Telehealth in Canada
Telehealth has become an important alternative to the E.R. for non-urgent matters. Explore your options for accessing your provincial telemedicine system.
B.C. Takes Bold Step: Free Prescription Birth Control for All
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.
Going Beyond the Counter: Pharmacists Increase Role in Patient Care
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.
Could Vaccines Curb Alzheimers and Other Diseases?
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.
Show Me The Proof! Understanding Medical Research
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.
Avoiding The Emergency Room
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.
Nova Scotia Government Fighting To Improve Emergency Departments
Adding Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Care Providers and help for Paramedics are the first steps in the plan.
Ontario Investing in Private Clinics
Ontario's healthcare system is expanding surgical and diagnostic procedures to for-profit clinics. It's happening, for better or for worse.