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Back to SearchHow do I manage my mental and physical well-being during the menstrual cycle?
The menstrual cycle can cause many physical, mental and emotional changes — from cramps and bloating to mood changes and more severe symptoms. Dr. Al…
2 years, 7 months ago
How can I prevent and treat hearing loss?
Nearly a quarter of Canadians have hearing loss — and many others may not be aware that they have it. Young people are increasingly at risk of hearin…
2 years, 8 months ago
What do I need to know about respiratory viruses this season?
Respiratory viruses are circulating in Canada, and hospitals are starting to fill up with young children and older adults. Dr. Lisa Barrett, an infec…
2 years, 8 months ago
How can I take care of my mental health through the dark months?
It's that time of year when sunlight is hard to come by. If you're prone to seasonal depression or the winter blues, this can be a tough time of year…
2 years, 8 months ago
How do I get screened for cervical cancer?
Regular Pap tests will soon be a thing of the past in Canada, as they get replaced by more effective HPV tests to screen for cervical cancer. And soo…
2 years, 8 months ago
What do I need to know about using antibiotics correctly?
Antibiotics treat bacterial infections and save lives when used appropriately, but when they aren’t needed, they can cause adverse effects and other …
2 years, 9 months ago
Why should I care about blood sugar?
Blood sugar levels can be affected by stress, sleep and a lack of exercise. But what role does food play when it comes to blood glucose? This week on…
2 years, 9 months ago
What are the best ways to treat a cold?
Oral cold and cough medicine containing a popular decongestant was pulled from some U.S. pharmacy shelves this week. This comes after a panel of expe…
2 years, 9 months ago
What do we know about the new RSV vaccine, especially its cost?
It's RSV season and this year, seniors have the option to get a newly approved vaccine to protect against the respiratory virus. But the new vaccine …
2 years, 9 months ago
How effective is a cigarette ban in curbing smoking among youth?
Some countries are moving towards stopping the next generation from ever legally being sold cigarettes. The British government recently proposed a ba…
2 years, 10 months ago