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How can I protect myself from prostate cancer?

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among Canadian men, with an estimated one in eight men expected to be diagnosed during their lifetime. John…

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What can I do to reduce my risk of breast cancer?

While breast self-exams haven't been shown to reduce breast cancer mortality, Dr. Mojola Omole — a general surgeon, breast surgical oncologist and pr…

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What do I need to know about rabies?

Human cases of rabies are not common in Canada, but experts say people still need to be cautious and avoid infection. Dr. Isaac Bogoch, an infectious…

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I'm an adult! Why do I have acne?

While most people think of acne as a skin condition for adolescents, it can also develop in adults. Dr. Kerri Purdy, head of dermatology at Dalhousie…

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Which vaccines do I need this fall?

It's fall respiratory illness season and experts are once again urging Canadians to get vaccinated. Dr. Susy Hota, division head of infectious diseas…

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What do I need to know about whooping cough?

Whooping cough cases are on the rise across Canada and vaccination rates in some provinces aren't keeping pace. Dr. Cora Constantinescu, a pediatric …

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What do I need to know about iron deficiency?

Iron deficiency is relatively straightforward to treat, yet a significant percentage of Canadian women and girls live with the condition. Dr. Michell…

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What do we know about how women's bodies deal with heat?

Experts know that men and women respond to heat differently, but we're still learning about how women respond to extreme temperatures. Dr. Amita Maha…

1 year, 11 months ago

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Why should I be concerned about mosquitoes?

Experts are warning Canadians about the risk posed by mosquitoes due to environmental factors like climate change. Dr. Sumon Chakrabarti, an infectio…

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Bonus | Ozempic: Is It Scarier Than We Thought? From Science Vs
Bonus | Ozempic: Is It Scarier Than We Thought? From Science Vs

There are a lot of fads, blogs and strong opinions, but then there’s SCIENCE. Science Vs is the show from Gimlet that finds out what’s fact, what’s n…

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