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Back to SearchHow is the noise around me harming my health?
Noises like traffic, airplanes passing and construction don’t just harm our hearing. They can also have other long-term effects on our health. We spe…
2 years, 8 months ago
What do I need to know about osteoporosis?
An estimated one in three women and one in five men in Canada will break a bone due to osteoporosis. So how can we prevent it and keep our bones heal…
2 years, 9 months ago
What do we know about the health benefits and risks of cold-water immersion?
Whether you’re taking a plunge into cold water or stepping into an icy shower, cold-water immersion has become more popular. But what do we actually …
2 years, 9 months ago
What do I need to know about heart disease in women?
Heart disease is a leading cause of death for women in North America — and yet, it’s still sometimes thought of as a man’s disease. Cardiologist and …
2 years, 9 months ago
How do atmospheric pollutants affect my health, especially around wildfire smoke?
Wildfire smoke is becoming a bigger source of air pollution for all Canadians. What’s in wildfire smoke that makes it bad for your health, and who is…
2 years, 9 months ago
What do I need to know about ticks?
Ticks are appearing earlier in the year in Canada and sticking around longer, thanks to climate change. And that means cases of Lyme disease are risi…
2 years, 10 months ago
What do I need to know about the new RSV vaccine?
Researchers have been working on a vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, for decades. This week, the first ever RSV vaccine was approved b…
2 years, 10 months ago
How can I prevent and detect melanoma?
Melanoma is the deadliest of all skin cancers, and rates of melanoma are growing in Canada. But melanoma is one of the most preventable cancers out t…
2 years, 10 months ago
How does drinking coffee affect my health?
For many of us, coffee is an essential part of our day. So what impact is it having on us, beyond just waking us up in the morning? To try to answer …
2 years, 10 months ago
What do I need to know about taking care of my vision?
Regular eye exams can help screen for symptoms of serious eye diseases. And you should be getting them even if you see well, and don’t wear glasses o…
2 years, 11 months ago