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Back to SearchWhat do I need to know about this year’s flu season?
If you're noticing people around you sniffling, coughing or sneezing, it could well be the flu. Public health data show that flu cases make up almos…
1 year ago
How does chocolate make me healthier?
Chocolate isn't just a sweet treat, but could have some health benefits too. In a special Valentine's Day edition of The Dose, registered dietitian A…
1 year, 1 month ago
What do I need to know about HPV and the HPV vaccine?
HPV (human papillomavirus) is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in the world, regardless of gender or sexual orientation. While …
1 year, 1 month ago
How can I spot and deal with health and science misinformation?
A new Canadian Medical Association survey suggests that health misinformation is on the rise. Law professor and research director of the Health Law I…
1 year, 1 month ago
How can I cut back or even quit drinking alcohol?
The U.S. surgeon general has called for cancer warnings on alcohol and Health Canada suggests a maximum of two drinks a week. As Dry January winds do…
1 year, 1 month ago
What do I need to know about HMPV?
Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is one of the viruses responsible for the common cold. A spike in cases in China has made headlines, though the World He…
1 year, 2 months ago
What do I need to know about norovirus?
Cases of norovirus, a stomach bug that causes vomiting and diarrhea, are on the rise in Canada and the U.S., and experts say there are easy steps we …
1 year, 2 months ago
What's the best exercise for depression?
For many, winter weather means seasonal affective disorder. If you already live with depression, you might notice your symptoms worsen. Research now …
1 year, 2 months ago
How can we reduce the negative effects of social media on kids' health?
Experts say that frequent use of social media is harming teens’ health, and the Australian government recently passed a law banning it for kids under…
1 year, 3 months ago
How concerned should I be about avian flu?
H5N1 avian flu has now spread through dairy herds in 16 U.S. states. Close to 60 human cases have been reported in the U.S. and one here in Canada wi…
1 year, 3 months ago