From Addiction to Advocate: Guy Felicella's Story
After spending 20 years homeless battling substance use addiction, “Toxic” shares Guy Felicella’s compelling story of how he overcame adversity to become the advocate he is today.
TOPICS When it comes to your health, it’s vital to get diagnosed by your doctor to get the right prescription and treatment suggestions. Understand who you should be speaking to, what might be required of you, and how getting the diagnosis and treatment can improve your life.
After spending 20 years homeless battling substance use addiction, “Toxic” shares Guy Felicella’s compelling story of how he overcame adversity to become the advocate he is today.
Treatment options for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are quickly advancing, but the best ones are too often reserved for the most severe cases.
After a stroke left Sean R. with expressive aphasia and weakness on his right side, the After Stroke program helped ease his recovery journey.
IRICoR specializes in drug discovery. Its network and resources are set to benefit a growing pool of Canadian and international drug discovery innovators.
Dans le cas des personnes atteintes de diabète de type 2, se renseigner sur les risques de maladies cardiovasculaires pourrait même leur sauver la vie.
Une femme nous raconte son expérience avec l'insuffisance cardiaque causée par le diabète et nous explique comment s'informer pour s'en protéger.
For people with type 2 diabetes, learning about heart disease can be lifesaving. Cardiologist Dr. Shelley Zieroth explains the symptoms and risk factors.
Did you know that type 2 diabetes can impact your heart health? Read one woman's story of diabetes-related heart failure and learn how you can protect yourself.
Heart disease is different for everybody. The Peter Munk Cardiac Centre is using artificial intelligence to figure out why.
If you live with diabetes, keeping your eyes healthy is vital. Here’s the scoop on what you should know and what you can do.
We spoke with Dr. Richard Maharaj about dry eye disease and how your eye care team can help treat it.
Dr. Michael Dennis, President of the Canadian Association of Optometrists, explains why eye exams are critical for preventing or treating vision loss.
Advocacy organizations advise that patient education and empowerment are key to healthy ageing, particularly when it comes to vision health.
Struggling with mucus in your airways? It's time to speak with your doctor about PEP therapy.
Dr. Yvette Leung debunks the outdated myths and common misconceptions surrounding inflammatory bowel disease and pregnancy.
Preventing flare-ups and inflammation in IBD patients is easier than ever thanks to the minimally invasive fecal calprotectin test.
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.
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.
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.
spencer is a connected care assistant — a digital pill dispenser that shares data with pharmacists so they can personalize care to each patient.
Students from the University of Toronto's Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy are making their mark in pharmacy practice with innovative research projects.
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.
Autoimmune diseases include over 100 chronic and debilitating conditions, yet it's one of the most misunderstood and under-recognized group of illnesses.
After Jennifer Pevec's MS diagnosis, she was told that she would never run again. She's run in 13 marathons since then, and is preparing for her next.
Charity Schedlosky was just 27-years old when she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Fortunately, she found hope through oral treatment.
We spoke with immunologist Dr. Vipul Jain and eczema sufferer Melani-Ivy Samson to learn about how atopic dermatitis can impact patients' lives.
One in five Canadians live with the devastating effects of arthritis. Here's what you need to know about this chronic disease.
Les options de traitements sécuritaires et efficaces pour le psoriasis et le rhumatisme psoriasique progressent rapidement, mais tous ceux qui pourraient bénéficier d’un traitement ne le reçoivent pas nécessairement.
The story behind the podcast that's empowering patients everywhere.
Snowboarder Amy Purdy had her life planned out — until a bout with bacterial meningitis took her legs, kidneys and spleen, almost costing her her life.
Peppermint cures more than just bad breath! Learn more on the latest, all-natural treatment option that has taken the IBS community by storm.
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Probiotics for adults are very common now, but have you heard of probiotics for infants?
New all-natural herbal remedy can help you sleep better and alleviate mental stress.
Ever accidentally peed while coughing? You’re not alone, and it might be time to check with your doctor about it.
Since 2015, The Ottawa hospital has been using radioactive seeds to help locate breast cancer in patients and saved $180,000 in operating room efficiency.
Stelth Ng hasn’t let his life with glaucoma slow him down from pursuing his passions.
Not all hearing is the same. You can get the treatment and therapy you deserve though consulting a hearing instrument specialist.
If your hearing aid isn’t functioning properly learn what adjustments are possible to increase their use and by speaking to a professional hearing specialist.
There are numerous tinnitus treatments that you can use for sound enrichment. Speak to your audiologist about what is best for you.
Men avoid doctors like we avoid asking for directions, but waiting until it goes away is not a good strategy. Learn first hand from Dr. Drew why he believes in early diagnosis.
1 in 7 Canadian men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Waiting until it goes away is not a good strategy — GET CHECKED!
Cardiovascular events remain a significant cause of deaths even in cancer patients. Getting an assessment can help your doctor pick the ADT best suited for you.
Medical cannabis has become an established, viable treatment option causing a big culture shift among health care professionals. Read more to learn if it could be a solution for you or your patients.
Poop is hilarious until you can’t go. Get the scoop on poop to break this poo taboo.
While other patients died while being treated for late-stage cancer, Stephen Andrew’s kidney cancer disappeared rapidly.
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada is awarding 32 new research to better understand blood cancer.
Are you a woman with IBD? Do you worry about how it will affect your unborn child? Read this to put your mind at ease.
Not all cosmetic lines are created equal.
Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, is a chronic disease of the skin that affects about 1 in 20 Canadians.
An estimated one million Canadians are living with psoriasis.
Foot care becomes more and more important as people age. Specialized foot care nurses can help provide the services needed to maintain and promote healthier feet.
Canada's first automatic, self-adjusting insulin pump is providing promise for those living with diabetes. Read more.
Flash glucose monitoring is providing Canadians with diabetes valuable insight into their daily activities. Read how.
Continuous glucose monitoring is putting an end to the diabetes guessing game for families and adults alike.
Your skin and bones have much more in common with each other than you might think.
Mediaplanet spoke with Robert Kaul, CEO of Cloud DX, on the importance of digital health care in a changing world.
Online access to health care is the future of healthcare, increasing efficiency, saving time, and money.
Finding information about cancer should be credible, clear and up-to-date. The Canadian Cancer Society works to be that resource.
For Dave Ardito, switching from opioids to medical cannabis was a life-changing decision.
Testicular cancer is a young man’s disease that can have a life long ripple effect. Caught early there is a 99% survival rate, but the longer you wait the worse your odds get.
