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Ten tips for a healthy summer
1. Always apply suncream It is important to use a suncream lotion of at least SPF 30 in order to protect your skin from harmful UV rays. For sensitive skin, a mineral-based sunscreen is best. […]
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MP Sonia Sidhu announced funding of 9.3 Million promising new Health care Treatments
Member of Parliament Sonia Sidhu on behalf of the Hon. Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Health, announced an investment from the Government of Canada, through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, of $9.3 million while […]
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BP medications recalled due to contamination with a potential carcinogen
Press release from Health Canada states that drug manufacturers are recalling several medications containing the ingredient valsartan. Health Canada advises consumers to keep taking their valsartan-containing medicine, but to check with their pharmacist to see […]
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Changes to Prescription Drug Coverage in Ontario announced
There are changes coming to Prescription drug coverage under the new OHIP+ program after Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled his “all-star” cabinet at Queen’s Park. Minister of Health and Long-Term Care Christine Elliott says it’s […]
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Compulsive video gaming declared as an addictive behavior disorder by WHO
In the 11th edition of its International Classification of Diseases(ICD),WHO has announced Gaming Disorder as a ne Mental Health Condition. The agency says that compulsively playing video games now qualifies as a mental health condition, […]
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Take Care of Your Eyes: Experts share tips to avoid Cataracts, a painless eye disorder
Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) report that more than 2.5-million Canadians have cataracts – a painless eye disorder that develops within the natural lenses of one or both of your eyes, either at […]
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New guidelines updated for screening of Hepatitis C
The authors from the Canadian Association for the Study of the Liver say that Hepatitis C is a “highly burdensome public health problem in Canada, which actually causes more years of life lost than any […]
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MedicAlert Connect Protect: Peel Regional Police join hands with MedicAlert Foundation Canada
Peel Regional Police is jining hands with MedicAlert Foundation Canada for a joint public safety initiative called “MedicAlert Connect Protect”. “MedicAlert Connect Protect” provides emergency responders and police with quick 24/7 access to a subscriber’s medical […]
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Stop rinsing the raw chicken before use- surprised? Here is the reason
It is advised to stop rinsing chicken before use. Things just get worse doing thatPublic health officials say that’s a really bad idea to wash chicken before using it. Not only Health Canada advises against rinsing […]
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MP Sonia Sidhu introduces Bill C-403 to designate the month of November as Diabetes Awareness Month
MP Sonia Sidhu, Chair of the All Party Diabetes Caucus introduced Bill C-403 to designate the month of November as Diabetes Awareness Month in the House of Commons today. She said that Diabetes, a major […]