TOPICS Educating the public on certain diseases, illnesses, and preventative steps remains the goal for many organization. Find out more about the different steps you can take to protect yourself!
Michael McDonald describes his late best friend, Leo Chan as one of the most inspiring people he has ever met. Since Leo’s passing, Michael has become passionate about preventing life-threatening diseases with vaccines.
Students from the University of Toronto's Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy are making their mark in pharmacy practice with innovative research projects.
Unsung health care professionals, pharmacy technicians provide integrated patient care — yet many people don't know their value on a health care team.
A team-based approach is key to managing diabetes, and pharmacists can play an integral role by training to help their patients navigate the disease.
We asked three of Canada's leading pharmacists about what the public needs to know, where pharmacy's headed, and the role they play in Canadian health care.
If you’re a male who hasn’t experienced erectile dysfunction, you might be an exception. You don't need to be ashamed of ED — or to suffer with it.
Eric McCormack's a star, but did you know that he uses his celebrity status to raise awareness of initiatives for cancer patients and their families?
With Canadian men spending half their waking hours at work, indications are that their work routines may be negatively impacting their health.
Summer's a happy occasion for many Canadians, but for those living with atopic dermatitis — also known as eczema — it can be a challenge.
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Toronto nurses created enVy™ Pillow to stop the formation of sleep lines, caused by the pressure of pillows against facial tissue, before they begin.
Finding the best make-up artist to work with you during life’s milestones is as personal as finding your signature lipstick shade.
The beauty, aesthetics, and dermatology industry is a diverse field full of opportunities — and the International Beauty Institute can help you choose which to take.
There are over 80,000 cases of skin cancer diagnosed in Canada each year — more than prostate, lung, breast, and colon cancers combined.
The Canadian Dermatology Association explains how preventative summertime measures against skin cancer, and early detection, are key to saving lives.
What's it like living with eczema? Tanya Mohan, Torontonian and life-long sufferer of the skin disease, explains the physical and psychological impacts.
Eczema — or atopic dermatitis — can cause dry, itchy, rash-covered skin that can bleed and ooze. Read some of the biggest misconceptions about eczema.
The Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology wants to improve the standards of teaching and practice of allergy and clinical immunology.
While many people mask allergy symptoms with antihistamines, allergy immunotherapy is the best course to deal with your body’s reaction. Learn how.
Dr. Kishor Wasan explains how can pharmacists' expanding and evolving scope can help alleviate healthcare costs and provide quality patient care.
Canadians shouldn't be at the mercy of their postal code for health care services. Find out why pharmacists can do so much more than dispense medications.
Be proactive with the number one pharmacist recommended natural cold remedy brand* COLD-FX® which helps reduce the frequency, severity and duration of cold and flu symptoms by Boosting the Immune System.
Vaccines are the most effective tool to prevent life-threatening diseases. Here are the answers to some of the most asked questions regarding immunization and it’s importance.
In Canada, one in two people know someone with a serious food allergy, and as a result proper food labelling is instrumental in helping these individuals.
Mark Silverstein was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 45 but with different kinds of treatments he is able to fight cancer.
Canada currently has a shortage of kidney donations and a kidney donation can mean the difference between life and death.
Even with recreational legalization fast approaching, most parents don't feel prepared to educate their kids about cannabis.
Recreational legalization is almost here, and many patients are wondering, "how will this affect me?" GrowWise Health has some insights.
Cannvas MedTech is your resource for unbiased medicinal and recreational cannabis education.
Proper, effective communication between physicians, patients, colleagues and teams are essential for patient safety.
A staggering 4,000 Canadians have died of opioid overdose last year. Canada is in the midst of an opioid epidemic.
Living with diabetes doesn't have to impact your life — take it from professional hockey player Max Domi.
One in three Canadians are affected by diabetes. See what we have planned to tackle this epidemic.
Flash glucose monitoring is providing Canadians with diabetes valuable insight into their daily activities. Read how.
For those living with diabetes, the implications often go unnoticed until vision loss occurs. Read why.
Mediaplanet sat down with Canadian athlete, author, and motivational speaker, Sébastien Sasseville, to discuss how he empowers Canadians living with diabetes to take ownership of their health and find what makes them happy.
One in five Canadians live with the devastating effects of arthritis. Here's what you need to know about this chronic disease.
We spoke with the Director of Federal Affairs at Diabetes Canada, Kimberley Hanson, about the need for a strong, national diabetes strategy in Canada.
Autoimmune diseases include over 100 chronic and debilitating conditions, yet it's one of the most misunderstood and under-recognized group of illnesses.
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.
