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facials are 'bogus,' collagen is a 'fallacy,' and other things you should know about skin care
skin health advice from the experts: check for moles, skip the toner, and water has nothing to do with moist skin.
vanessa hrvatin
skin health
may 4 2022
dermatologist dr. lisa kellett says the most important thing for your skin is sun protection. getty

breast implant illness: danica patrick says breast implants were making her sick
breast implant illness is used to describe post-implant symptoms like fatigue, chest pain, hair loss, and depression.
emma jones
breast cancer
may 4 2022
the "speed queen” says her symptoms included an irregular menstrual cycle, constant dizziness and weight gain. (photo by jonathan ferrey/getty images for texas motor speedway)

transforming scientific curiosity into progress in gynaecologic cancers
how gsk researchers are attempting to optimize treatment options for cancer patients
richard davidson, global head of breast & gynaecological oncology, global medical affairs at gsk
sponsored - cancer
may 3 2022

from the industry: collaboration in ms research is the key to hope
multiple sclerosis needs tailored treatment strategies, which is a challenge in a country often criticized for being inefficient and slow when it comes to implementing health innovations.
erin keith & dr. paul giacomini
multiple sclerosis
may 2 2022
for people with ms, partnerships have opened doors to solutions and resources that may not have been within reach if they were to operate individually. getty

machado: talking about how hard it is to be a caregiver isn't a sign of defeat
from grief and anger to mental and physical exhaustion, caregiving is an endless hurricane of emotions that threaten to take you down at any minute.
lisa machado
opinion
apr 30 2022
most people become caregivers out of a "moral imperative." getty

oral cancer: do you know the signs?
oral cancer can be treated successfully if it is caught early, so don't ignore a sore or ulcer that doesn't heal.
dave yasvinski
cancer
apr 29 2022
the most common sign of oral cancer, according to the canadian cancer society, is an ulcer or sore inside the mouth or on the lips that does not heal. getty

hailey bieber says 'perfect storm' led to mini-stroke
birth control, migraines, covid-19 and a long flight likely led to the blood clot, which travelled to bieber's brain due to a hole in her heart.
emma jones
stroke
apr 29 2022
in march, hailey bieber had posted to her instagram stories explaining a blood clot to her brain caused “stroke-like symptoms,” prompting the model to rush to the hospital. (photo by angela weiss/afp via getty images)

canadian blood services to end ‘blood ban,’ bring in behaviour-based screening
canadian blood services says asking about sexual behaviour, rather than sexual orientation, will allow it to more reliably assess the risk of infections such as hiv.
the canadian press
hiv/aids
apr 28 2022
in 1985, the tainted blood scandal happened, and saw 2,000 canadians infected with hiv from tainted blood products, and 30,000 with hepatitis c. getty
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facials are 'bogus,' collagen is a 'fallacy,' and other things you should know about skin care
skin health advice from the experts: check for moles, skip the toner, and water has nothing to do with moist skin.
vanessa hrvatin
skin health
may 4 2022
dermatologist dr. lisa kellett says the most important thing for your skin is sun protection. getty

breast implant illness: danica patrick says breast implants were making her sick
breast implant illness is used to describe post-implant symptoms like fatigue, chest pain, hair loss, and depression.
emma jones
breast cancer
may 4 2022
the "speed queen” says her symptoms included an irregular menstrual cycle, constant dizziness and weight gain. (photo by jonathan ferrey/getty images for texas motor speedway)

transforming scientific curiosity into progress in gynaecologic cancers
how gsk researchers are attempting to optimize treatment options for cancer patients
richard davidson, global head of breast & gynaecological oncology, global medical affairs at gsk
sponsored - cancer
may 3 2022

from the industry: collaboration in ms research is the key to hope
multiple sclerosis needs tailored treatment strategies, which is a challenge in a country often criticized for being inefficient and slow when it comes to implementing health innovations.
erin keith & dr. paul giacomini
multiple sclerosis
may 2 2022
for people with ms, partnerships have opened doors to solutions and resources that may not have been within reach if they were to operate individually. getty
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save your skin foundation

machado: talking about how hard it is to be a caregiver isn't a sign of defeat
from grief and anger to mental and physical exhaustion, caregiving is an endless hurricane of emotions that threaten to take you down at any minute.
lisa machado
opinion
apr 30 2022
most people become caregivers out of a "moral imperative." getty

oral cancer: do you know the signs?
oral cancer can be treated successfully if it is caught early, so don't ignore a sore or ulcer that doesn't heal.
dave yasvinski
cancer
apr 29 2022
the most common sign of oral cancer, according to the canadian cancer society, is an ulcer or sore inside the mouth or on the lips that does not heal. getty

hailey bieber says 'perfect storm' led to mini-stroke
birth control, migraines, covid-19 and a long flight likely led to the blood clot, which travelled to bieber's brain due to a hole in her heart.
emma jones
stroke
apr 29 2022
in march, hailey bieber had posted to her instagram stories explaining a blood clot to her brain caused “stroke-like symptoms,” prompting the model to rush to the hospital. (photo by angela weiss/afp via getty images)

canadian blood services to end ‘blood ban,’ bring in behaviour-based screening
canadian blood services says asking about sexual behaviour, rather than sexual orientation, will allow it to more reliably assess the risk of infections such as hiv.
the canadian press
hiv/aids
apr 28 2022
in 1985, the tainted blood scandal happened, and saw 2,000 canadians infected with hiv from tainted blood products, and 30,000 with hepatitis c. getty
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canadian centre for caregiving excellence

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