Health Insight
Managing Illnesses
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Your IBS Diagnosis Guide
Think you may have IBS? The CDHF has put together a guide on signs, symptoms, and when to see a doctor. What is IBS? IBS is a common digestive condition that affects how your gut works. It is now classified as a Disorder of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI), meaning it involves both the digestive system and the...
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Lupus and Mental Health: Understanding the Overlap
Lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease, presents physical symptoms like fatigue and chronic pain, but its impact on mental health is often overlooked. Diagnosing lupus can take 6–7 years due to its complexity. This complexity also contributes to unique mental health challenges. Research shows: Many cases go undiagnosed, yet psychiatric symptoms are prevalent. Depression and cognitive...
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Why Advocacy Matters for Canada’s Lupus Community
Despite advances in lupus treatments, there are notable gaps that require attention and improvement in Canada. Lupus: What Is It and Why Does Canadian Advocacy Matter? A heterogeneous autoimmune disease, lupus affects thousands of Canadians, meaning its diverse presentation makes it challenging to both diagnose and treat. There is no existing singular and definitive lupus...
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Staying Strong with Spencer O’Brien
She first noticed aches and pains in her knees and ankles, which she attributed to a lack of stretching and old injuries. However, as the pain escalated, Spencer couldn’t lift her shoulders past 90 degrees and could barely walk down a set of stairs. Determined to compete in the Olympics, Spencer pushed through. However, when...
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Why It’s Important to Know the Risk Factors of Kidney Disease
Kidney disease can affect anyone at any time. Knowing the risk factors can help you avoid its life-changing impact. A decade ago, Lynn Clarke, 64, of Toronto went to her doctor for some routine bloodwork. The results showed protein in her urine, and follow-up tests confirmed she had chronic kidney disease. Kidney disease describes a...
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Confronting Canada’s Chronic Pain Crisis
Chronic pain affects 8 million Canadians, yet remains overlooked. Learn how research, policy, and advocacy can drive real change. Chronic pain affects one in five Canadians — roughly eight million people — yet remains largely overlooked. Unlike acute pain that gradually resolves, chronic pain persists for at least three months, causing noticeable disruption to one’s...
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Why Chronic Insomnia Is More Than Just Sleepless Nights
Chronic insomnia affects millions of Canadians, yet it remains overlooked and poorly understood. Getting a good night’s sleep might seem like a luxury. It’s not — it’s a fundamental pillar of health. Unfortunately, countless Canadians live with chronic insomnia, causing them to miss out on the myriad benefits of restorative sleep. More than just leaving...
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Radioligand Therapy Is a Cancer Care Game-Changer — but Are We Ready?
There’s a new form of cancer treatment that’s revolutionizing the field — but is Canada’s health care system adequately prepared to integrate it? Radioligand therapy (RLT) is a game-changer in cancer treatment. So says Dr. Simron Singh, Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto and Head of the Susan Leslie Clinic for Neuroendocrine Cancers...
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Why the Future of Cancer Care Starts at The Princess Margaret
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre’s culture of excellence fosters a virtuous cycle of research and innovation with global impact. Cancer patients all agree on one thing: three of the scariest words ever spoken are “you have cancer.” When an individual — someone’s daughter, son, partner, mother, father, sister, or friend — hears these words, life is...
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A Smarter Fight Against Cancer: The Power of Comprehensive Genomic Profiling
Cancer care is no longer limited by a one-size-fits-all approach. Comprehensive Genomic Profiling (CGP) is transforming metastatic cancer care by identifying precision therapies tailored to each patient’s cancer. Unlike traditional approaches, CGP analyzes hundreds of genes through a single test, potentially uncovering mutations that can be targeted with cutting-edge treatments, that may lead to better...