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Back to SearchWhat should I know about group A strep?
Group A streptococcus has been in the headlines recently after 15 kids died in the U.K. Dr. Joanne Langley, a pediatrician specializing in infectious…
3 years, 6 months ago
How do I know if I’m properly hydrated?
You've probably heard that drinking eight glasses of water a day is key, but experts say that doesn't work for everyone. Dr. Jane Thornton, a sports …
3 years, 6 months ago
Why is Ozempic getting so much attention?
We’ve been hearing a lot about Ozempic recently. It’s a drug to treat diabetes, but it’s now becoming popular with celebrities and regular folks want…
3 years, 6 months ago
What should I know about this flu season?
The annual flu season is back. Recently, health officials have taken the step of calling the sharp increase in flu cases an “influenza epidemic.” Dr.…
3 years, 6 months ago
What should I give my sick child during this medication shortage?
Parents have been dealing with a new challenge this cold and flu season: finding over the counter pain and fever medication for their kids. So this w…
3 years, 7 months ago
How often should I be having colonoscopies?
Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer in Canada, but if caught early, many people have a good chance of surviving. But screening for it …
3 years, 7 months ago
What should I know about RSV?
A lot more kids are heading to emergency rooms with symptoms of RSV so this week we're sharing what you should know about RSV. Dr. Fatima Kakkar, an …
3 years, 7 months ago
How can I take charge of my health without a family doctor?
Millions of Canadians are without a family doctor or primary care provider. Dr. Peter Lin, a family physician and a director of the Canadian Heart Re…
3 years, 7 months ago
The Dose Introduces: One in Six
Jen and Neil are a happily married couple in their thirties. From the outside, life is picture perfect. But behind their smiles lies a heartbreaking …
3 years, 7 months ago
What should I know about breast cancer screening?
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Canadian women and some experts want women to get routinely screened after they turn 40. Dr. Paula Gord…
3 years, 8 months ago