Health Insight
Managing Illnesses
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Seeking Ways to Help Canadians Breathe Better
Too many Canadians are living with poorly-managed lung disease that contributes to a lower quality of life — but it doesn't have to be that way.
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We Need Better HIV Prevention to End the Epidemic
Despite biomedical innovations to address HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), Canada’s health services, policies, and funding still have considerable ways to go in ensuring optimal health outcomes for gay and bisexual men. “There’s still too much stigma surrounding HIV, other STIs, and sexual orientation,” says Dr. Mark Gilbert, Medical Director of Clinical Prevention...
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What Men Need to Know About the Opioid Crisis
The opioid epidemic touches every corner of Canada — and men in particular. Read about the one thing everyone can do to help their communities stay safe.
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New Technologies Deliver Real-World Benefits for an Aging Population
Life can be lonely for seniors with isolating disabilities, but AGE-WELL helps make a meaningful difference for them and their caregivers with technology.
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Opioid Overdose: Age is No Safety Net
The highest rates of opioid poisoning hospitalizations in Canada are among people over 65 years old, and many are accidental.
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Are You At Risk for Osteoporosis?
Even when you feel great, your bones might tell a different story, which is why it's important for people aged 50+ to get assessed for osteoporosis.
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CFL Star Thomas Miles’ Food Allergy Story
Mediaplanet: When did your family find out that you had a peanut allergy, and how was it discovered? Thomas Miles: I was one year old. My parents gave me a peanut butter sandwich and I broke out in hives. That was the first major reaction I had and since then I’ve had to avoid peanuts. What was...
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Food Allergies — They’re Not a Choice
Over 2 million Canadians live with food allergies. They're a serious medical condition that needs to be viewed as a public health priority.
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Top 10 Allergy-Free Activities for Kids and Parents
Life as an allergy mom can be pretty lonely. After our precious child is diagnosed with a life-threatening allergy to an everyday food, it can take a while to adjust. And as we navigate these new (and often) scary waters, it may start to feel as though we’ve lost our tribe. We feel guilty as...
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Allergies Abound: What Are Anaphylaxis and Adverse Reactions?
The Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology wants to improve the standards of teaching and practice of allergy and clinical immunology.