Health Insight
chronic pain
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BC Bears Brunt of Opioid Crisis, But With Limited Access to the Best Defense Against It
The opioid epidemic is a national emergency, and data shows that the rate of opioid poisoning hospitalizations in BC is the second highest in Canada.
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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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The Future of Eczema Treatment Starts on the Inside
We spoke with immunologist Dr. Vipul Jain and eczema sufferer Melani-Ivy Samson to learn about how atopic dermatitis can impact patients' lives.
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How Do You Know If You Have Arthritis?
One in five Canadians live with the devastating effects of arthritis. Here's what you need to know about this chronic disease.
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Megan Park’s Secret Life Off-Screen
Read about Megan Park's experience living with rheumatoid arthritis and her advice for those diagnosed with an autoimmune disease.
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Pain Management Through Physiotherapy
If you're seeking a different way to manage your chronic pain, consider a health professional that has training in pain management — a physiotherapist.
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The Most Painful Condition You’ve Never Heard Of
Learn about one young man's life with the rare disease doctors have referred to as 'the most painful condition you’ve ever heard of': epidermolysis bullosa.