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• Everything Canadians need to know about STI testing and sexual health

  Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis. The list goes on when it comes to sexually transmitted infections, and if you’re having unprotected sex, you ought to get tested.

  Lifestyle

  Oct 17, 2017
• Here’s what a healthy Thanksgiving plate looks like – without sacrificing taste

  There’s the turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, some cranberry sauce and stuffing, and don’t forget the pumpkin pie. How bad could Thanksgiving dinner be?

  Health

  Oct 8, 2017
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• Here’s what happens when you eat too much Thanksgiving dinner

  In a new video, scientists at the American Chemical Society walk viewers through exactly what happens when you stuff yourself at dinner.

  Health

  Oct 8, 2017
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• Thanksgiving dinner: 9 tips for healthy holiday eating

  So there’s the turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, some cranberry sauce and stuffing and a slice of pumpkin pie. How bad could Thanksgiving dinner be?

  Canada

  Oct 7, 2017
• Watching hockey is stressing your heart out, Canadian study warns

  A quirky new Canadian study is warning that the thrill of victory and the pain of defeat in the good ol’ hockey game can wreak havoc on your heart health.

  Health

  Oct 5, 2017
• Here’s why Canada may be in for a miserable 2017-18 flu season

  A miserable flu season may be in the works as influenza arrives on Canada’s doorstep, experts are warning.

  Health

  Oct 3, 2017
• Skipping breakfast may be hardening your arteries. Here’s why

  A new study is warning that skipping breakfast may be increasing your risk of atherosclerosis, which is when your arteries harden and narrow as they build up with plaque.

  Health

  Oct 3, 2017
• 10 nutrient-packed autumn fruits and veggies you should be eating

  Pumpkin spice and Halloween candies may be what comes to mind when fall rolls around, but there are lots of options for healthy, fresh fare too.

  Health

  Oct 1, 2017
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• 5 things you need to know about Canada’s growing doctor workforce

  In 2016, more than 84,000 physicians were practicing in Canada — the highest number ever in this country.

  Health

  Sep 28, 2017
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• Here’s how much genetics plays in a role in autism

  While scientists are still discovering more about autism spectrum disorder, new research in the field suggests that genes may explain most of the risk of an ASD diagnosis – to the tune of 83 per cent.

  Health

  Sep 28, 2017
• Here are all the germs your kids may be spreading while playing sports

  They’re swapping equipment, sharing water bottles and throwing sweat-drenched towels to each other – while kids love organized sports, germs can spread quickly through a team.

  Health

  Sep 27, 2017
• Heart disease patients who quit their daily Aspirin are at risk of heart attack, stroke: study

  After a heart attack or stroke, doctors often prescribe patients with a daily dose of Aspirin. Now a new study is warning that if heart disease patients abandon their therapy, they could be at risk of a subsequent heart attack or stroke.

  Health

  Sep 26, 2017
• Under 18? Avoid sports drinks and energy drinks, Canadian Paediatric Society warns

  If you’re under 18, you should avoid all sports drinks and energy drinks, the Canadian Paediatric Society is warning in a new position statement.

  Health

  Sep 26, 2017
• 8 questions you should always ask your doctor

  You may be seeing a family doctor, a specialist or a physician at a walk-in clinic. Are you asking the right questions when you’re heading into your appointment?

  Health

  Sep 23, 2017
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• ‘Global health emergency’: We’re running out of antibiotics, the WHO warns

  Right now, there are 51 new antibiotics in the works to treat superbugs – but only eight are classified as “innovative treatments that will add value” to the drugs we already have on hand.

  Health

  Sep 21, 2017
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• Here’s how successful your IVF cycles will be, according to a new study

  A new study suggests couples shouldn’t be dissuaded if expectant moms miscarry during their first try at IVF – they’re more likely to have a baby with more treatment.

  Health

  Sep 20, 2017
• Everything Canadians need to know about autumn allergies

  The weather is cooling down, the leaves are changing colours and you’re battling itchy eyes and a stuffy nose – autumn allergy season is here.

  Health

  Sep 19, 2017
• 8 tasty, healthy, easy-to-make lunches for the workplace

  Homemade meals are cheaper, healthier and better for the waistline. Keep in mind, they don't have to be hard to put together either.

  Health

  Sep 17, 2017
• Sitting all day at work? Get up every 30 minutes to cut your risk of death

  Sitting all day at work? Doctors have warned that "sitting disease" is real so if you want to combat it, get up and move every 30 minutes, a new study is warning.

  Health

  Sep 13, 2017
• 10 healthy, tasty, 3-ingredient back to school lunches for kids

  Here's a look at 10 tasty, three-ingredient lunches that are easily to pull together for your kids' lunchboxes.

  Health

  Sep 9, 2017
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• SickKids docs develop game-changing test to determine perfect therapy for 3 cancers in kids

  Canadian doctors say they’ve developed a new testing regime, the first of its kind in the world that zeroes in on the specific genetics of each child’s brain cancer.

  Health

  Sep 7, 2017
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• Your ‘fragrance-free,’ ‘hypoallergenic’ moisturizer may be mislabelled, study warns

  You may be reaching for "fragrance-free” or “dermatologist-recommended” moisturizers, but new research suggests that these products may not live up to their labels even if they come with hefty price tags.

  Health

  Sep 7, 2017
• Can Zika virus kill brain cancer? New study suggests it may be a promising treatment

  It’s been tied to birth defects and brain abnormalities in babies, but could the notorious Zika virus lend a hand in fighting brain cancer?

  Health

  Sep 6, 2017
• Diabetes and heart disease risk are linked by the same genes, scientists say

  Global health officials are grappling with epidemics of Type 2 diabetes and heart disease – now a major study is warning that a genetic connection may be at play linking the two chronic diseases.

  Health

  Sep 6, 2017
• Kate Middleton’s morning sickness: What you should know about hyperemesis gravidarum

  Expectant mom, Kate Middleton, is having her third encounter with hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe morning sickness. Here's what you need to know about the condition.

  Health

  Sep 5, 2017