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.
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.
Bladder Infections and Cranberry Juice – The Facts Might Surprise You
Cranberry juice may not work the way you think for bladder infections.
Cyber Attacks Can Leave You With No Medical Record
Here’s what you can do to ensure your healthcare lives on even during the worst cyber attack.
Online Therapy is Exploding; We Break it Down
Online therapy has exploded since the start of the pandemic. We break down your options to help get your mental health on track.
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.
Preventing Type 2 Diabetes with Food
Type 2 diabetes is on the rise, but did you know that there could be a way to prevent it through diet? Read on to learn more.
Type 2 Diabetes – Remission Possible?
Read our interview with Dr. Kaberi Dasgupta, who is heading up a study to research remission from type 2 diabetes through a structured calorie restriction and exercise program.
Regular Eye Exams Help Prevent Diabetic Retinopathy and Vision Loss
Diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease that can lead to vision loss however it's hard to detect until it's too late. Learn how to protect yourself.
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.
Getting Vaccinated Without a Family Doctor
Preventing illness through vaccination is a lifelong process. Learn more about how to be on top of it, even if you don't have a family doctor.
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.