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does a drink a day shrink the size of your brain?
the study's findings show a need for more research into how alcohol affects our health.
dave yasvinski
alcohol
mar 7 2022
previous research has linked heavy alcohol use to changes to the structure of the brain. getty

stem cell study identifies genes that may better the odds for people with blood disorders
research findings may also help in the treatment of sickle cell anemia, hiv, and some forms of cancer.
chris arnold
blood cancer
mar 7 2022
a better understanding of how the genes involved in hematopoietic stem cells work will give scientists a better shot at manipulating them for medical use. getty

gum disease or kidney failure? how to tell when bad breath is a sign of something sinister
while some experts link 'ammonia breath' to kidney disease, others disagree: “by the time you feel anything, you’re pretty much working on your last little bit of kidney function."
robin roberts
kidney diseases
mar 4 2022
when your kidneys are slacking off, your body will look for other ways to excrete your bodily wastes, including through the breath. getty

from the industry: ending cervical cancer in canada is within reach
human papillomavirus (hpv) vaccines make eradicating cervical cancer by 2040 an achievable goal, but there 's still more work to be done.
douglas donovan
from the industry
mar 4 2022
governments are investing in screening and diagnostics to help cervical cancer prevention. getty

kristen bell reveals family history of colorectal cancer
the star of the woman in the house across the street from the girl in the window revealed that she had an elective colonoscopy at a young age due to her family’s medical history.
emma jones
colorectal cancer
mar 4 2022
"you’re supposed to start getting colonoscopies, i think, at 45, and 40 if you have any family history," says kristen bell. topshot - us actress kristen bell arrives for disney's world premiere of "frozen 2" at the dolby theatre in hollywood on november 7, 2019. (photo by valerie macon / afp) (photo by valerie macon/afp via getty images)

obesity matters is more than just an advocacy group – it's a lifetime in the making
obesity matters is taking on weight bias by pushing for better policy, while working to change the dialogue around what it means to live in a larger body.
priti chawla
opinion
mar 4 2022
"my passion is to make a difference to this marginalized and stigmatized community because i know what it feels like," says priti chawla, the executive director of obesity matters. supplied

world obesity day: top 10 predictions of what the future might look like
from accepting ourselves as we are to the recognition of obesity as a disease by the federal government, the future looks bright for people living with obesity.
rachel atkins
opinion
mar 3 2022
"we’re predicting that making one’s mental and physical health a priority, while practising self-acceptance, will continue to be in vogue," says rachel atkins, vice chair of the board and directory of strategy at obesity matters. supplied

from the industry: building a national strategy to support canadians with rare diseases 
health canada has promised $500 million to help canadians with rare diseases, but success will depend on understanding the patient journey, innovative coverage processes and real-world data.
sandra anderson
rare diseases
mar 3 2022
to optimize patient access to these therapies, establishing an effective process to collect and analyze real-world data and evidence is key. getty
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movember canada
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canadian digestive health foundation
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obesity canada

does a drink a day shrink the size of your brain?
the study's findings show a need for more research into how alcohol affects our health.
dave yasvinski
alcohol
mar 7 2022
previous research has linked heavy alcohol use to changes to the structure of the brain. getty

stem cell study identifies genes that may better the odds for people with blood disorders
research findings may also help in the treatment of sickle cell anemia, hiv, and some forms of cancer.
chris arnold
blood cancer
mar 7 2022
a better understanding of how the genes involved in hematopoietic stem cells work will give scientists a better shot at manipulating them for medical use. getty

gum disease or kidney failure? how to tell when bad breath is a sign of something sinister
while some experts link 'ammonia breath' to kidney disease, others disagree: “by the time you feel anything, you’re pretty much working on your last little bit of kidney function."
robin roberts
kidney diseases
mar 4 2022
when your kidneys are slacking off, your body will look for other ways to excrete your bodily wastes, including through the breath. getty

from the industry: ending cervical cancer in canada is within reach
human papillomavirus (hpv) vaccines make eradicating cervical cancer by 2040 an achievable goal, but there 's still more work to be done.
douglas donovan
from the industry
mar 4 2022
governments are investing in screening and diagnostics to help cervical cancer prevention. getty
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movember canada

kristen bell reveals family history of colorectal cancer
the star of the woman in the house across the street from the girl in the window revealed that she had an elective colonoscopy at a young age due to her family’s medical history.
emma jones
colorectal cancer
mar 4 2022
"you’re supposed to start getting colonoscopies, i think, at 45, and 40 if you have any family history," says kristen bell. topshot - us actress kristen bell arrives for disney's world premiere of "frozen 2" at the dolby theatre in hollywood on november 7, 2019. (photo by valerie macon / afp) (photo by valerie macon/afp via getty images)

obesity matters is more than just an advocacy group – it's a lifetime in the making
obesity matters is taking on weight bias by pushing for better policy, while working to change the dialogue around what it means to live in a larger body.
priti chawla
opinion
mar 4 2022
"my passion is to make a difference to this marginalized and stigmatized community because i know what it feels like," says priti chawla, the executive director of obesity matters. supplied

world obesity day: top 10 predictions of what the future might look like
from accepting ourselves as we are to the recognition of obesity as a disease by the federal government, the future looks bright for people living with obesity.
rachel atkins
opinion
mar 3 2022
"we’re predicting that making one’s mental and physical health a priority, while practising self-acceptance, will continue to be in vogue," says rachel atkins, vice chair of the board and directory of strategy at obesity matters. supplied

from the industry: building a national strategy to support canadians with rare diseases 
health canada has promised $500 million to help canadians with rare diseases, but success will depend on understanding the patient journey, innovative coverage processes and real-world data.
sandra anderson
rare diseases
mar 3 2022
to optimize patient access to these therapies, establishing an effective process to collect and analyze real-world data and evidence is key. getty
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canadian digestive health foundation

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