Health Insight
CAMPAIGN: Women's Health Care (2022)
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How the early diagnosis of colorectal cancer can save lives
Colorectal cancer (CRC) which begins in cells of the colon or rectum, is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in Canada. In 2022, over 24,000 Canadians were expected to be diagnosed.
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The Pancreas and Pancreatic Cancer
The pancreas is an important part of the digestive system. It is a small organ (only about six inches long) that is located in the upper part of the abdomen, behind the stomach and in front of the spine.
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Reclaiming Independence and Taking Control for a Life Free From Incontinence
Solutions for incontinence are helping Canadian women experiencing leakage take back their independence.
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Natural Supplements Shown to be Effective in Calming Bladder Health Issues
Bladder problems don’t have to be a normal part of aging. Safe and effective natural supplements can help improve bladder health. If you’re a woman living with bladder problems, you’re not alone. Between 30 to 50 per cent of women experience some type of bladder condition. Two common bladder issues are overactive bladder — or...
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Fueling a More Confident Generation: Helping to End Period Poverty by Normalizing the Conversation
Industry leader Always is committed to building young people’s confidence by providing millions of Canadians with access to period education and products.
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Nearing Menopause? Be Sure to Know the Facts and Get Help
Each woman’s experience with menopause is different. Having access to information allows women to build care plans uniquely suited to them.
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Advancements in Skin Cancer Treatments Are Providing Hope
Save Your Skin Foundation encourages Canadians to pay attention to skin health while providing resources and support to skin cancer patients and advocates for timely, affordable access to treatment.
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Shania Twain: How to Not Give Up on Yourself or Your Health
Mediaplanet did an exclusive sit-down interview with the iconic Canadian artist Shania Twain. From Lyme disease to women’s safety, she shares her inequities and how Canadians can do better for women’s health.
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Building Women’s Health Means Ensuring Safety from Abuse
Every six days. On average, that’s how often a woman in Canada is killed by an intimate partner. And this rate of femicide has gone up over the past two years. Gender-based violence like sexual assault and intimate partner abuse is one of the biggest threats to women’s health and well-being. Given that it spikes...
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La Leche League Canada – Fertility and Breastfeeding
To make decisions about future pregnancies, it’s important to understand how breastfeeding affects your return to fertility. It’s also important to know that the ability to get pregnant again while breastfeeding varies from woman to woman.