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Back to SearchWhat 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…
3 years, 2 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…
3 years, 3 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…
3 years, 3 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 …
3 years, 3 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…
3 years, 3 months ago
What do I need to know about fatty liver disease?
Fatty liver disease is not well-known among the general public, even though it’s estimated one-quarter of all Canadians have it. So this week on The …
3 years, 4 months ago
How do I know if I have asthma?
Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases in Canada, yet it’s often misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed. Dr. Shawn Aaron, a respirologist at the O…
3 years, 4 months ago
What should I know about UTIs?
There are a lot of myths out there about urinary tract infections or UTIs. We want to debunk some of those myths, so this week Dr. Peter Lin, a famil…
3 years, 4 months ago
What do we know about the health effects of the keto diet?
The keto diet is one of the most popular diets out there, and has been for several years now. Proponents love it, but every so often concerns are rai…
3 years, 4 months ago
How can I cut down on salt in my diet?
Chances are you're eating too much salt — and that can lead to health problems such as high blood pressure and heart disease. Registered dietitian Sa…
3 years, 4 months ago