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'an optimistic message': study uncovers the secrets to aging successfully
according to university of toronto researchers, there are a lot of positives that come with greying hair, but is there a 'secret sauce' to thriving as we age?
karen hawthorne
aging
dec 28 2022
researchers found that older adults identified the ability to manage activities of daily living as a sign of excellent health. getty

surviving stage 4 salivary duct cancer
allen chankowsky is a two-time cancer survivor, thanks to his health-care team's willingness to try an unconventional treatment.
emma jones
what it feels like
dec 28 2022
"without the creativity that was applied to my treatment, i don't believe i would be here today having this conversation," says allen chankowsky.

machado: if a disease is well-managed in canada, but a killer somewhere else, is it a true treatment success story?
the trenches of inequality across the globe are so deep when it comes to drug access that no meaningful conversation can be had without including the reality of all patients, no matter where they live.
lisa machado
patient advocacy
dec 19 2022
when will we all have the same opportunities for decent care, adequate treatment and survival? getty

covid-19 vaccines more effective than 'natural immunity' in protecting against death, hospitalization, er visits: study
while those who previously had covid-19 were slightly less likely to contract covid-19 again, the vaccinated were far less likely to be hospitalized or die, according to data from indiana.
emma jones
covid-19 vaccine
dec 19 2022
the f.inding that vaccination protects against severe covid-19 illnesses is in line with other large-scale studies.

why are women more at risk for alzheimer's disease than men?
research is showing differences in the ways that women's brains change compared to men's, a finding that might help scientists develop early interventions to prevent disease.
robin roberts
women's health
dec 19 2022
women experience poorer health from missed diagnoses, minimized symptoms, and poorly targeted treatment compared to men. getty

for those with compromised immune systems, covid remains a death threat
some people with compromised immune systems have been living in isolation since early 2020.
maija kappler
covid-19 vaccine
dec 16 2022
without a way to fight the potentially virus, people with compromised immune systems face risk just leaving their houses. getty

this year's flu is causing hallucinations in kids
fever hallucinations happen because the body's high temperature impairs the functions of the brain.
maija kappler
influenza (flu)
dec 16 2022
although hallucinations with a fever aren't typically dangerous and are generally brief, there are times when a medical care is a good idea. getty

a population health approach levels the playing field for patients with cardiovascular disease
public-private collaboration among health-care providers, government and industry is key to overcoming socioeconomic barriers to care for heart patients
denise deveau, postmedia content works
sponsored - heart health
dec 14 2022
cardiovascular disease accounts for $22 billion annually, making it the second largest contributor to national health-care costs.
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canadian centre for caregiving excellence
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canadian digestive health foundation
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obesity canada

'an optimistic message': study uncovers the secrets to aging successfully
according to university of toronto researchers, there are a lot of positives that come with greying hair, but is there a 'secret sauce' to thriving as we age?
karen hawthorne
aging
dec 28 2022
researchers found that older adults identified the ability to manage activities of daily living as a sign of excellent health. getty

surviving stage 4 salivary duct cancer
allen chankowsky is a two-time cancer survivor, thanks to his health-care team's willingness to try an unconventional treatment.
emma jones
what it feels like
dec 28 2022
"without the creativity that was applied to my treatment, i don't believe i would be here today having this conversation," says allen chankowsky.

machado: if a disease is well-managed in canada, but a killer somewhere else, is it a true treatment success story?
the trenches of inequality across the globe are so deep when it comes to drug access that no meaningful conversation can be had without including the reality of all patients, no matter where they live.
lisa machado
patient advocacy
dec 19 2022
when will we all have the same opportunities for decent care, adequate treatment and survival? getty

covid-19 vaccines more effective than 'natural immunity' in protecting against death, hospitalization, er visits: study
while those who previously had covid-19 were slightly less likely to contract covid-19 again, the vaccinated were far less likely to be hospitalized or die, according to data from indiana.
emma jones
covid-19 vaccine
dec 19 2022
the f.inding that vaccination protects against severe covid-19 illnesses is in line with other large-scale studies.
powered by
canadian centre for caregiving excellence

why are women more at risk for alzheimer's disease than men?
research is showing differences in the ways that women's brains change compared to men's, a finding that might help scientists develop early interventions to prevent disease.
robin roberts
women's health
dec 19 2022
women experience poorer health from missed diagnoses, minimized symptoms, and poorly targeted treatment compared to men. getty

for those with compromised immune systems, covid remains a death threat
some people with compromised immune systems have been living in isolation since early 2020.
maija kappler
covid-19 vaccine
dec 16 2022
without a way to fight the potentially virus, people with compromised immune systems face risk just leaving their houses. getty

this year's flu is causing hallucinations in kids
fever hallucinations happen because the body's high temperature impairs the functions of the brain.
maija kappler
influenza (flu)
dec 16 2022
although hallucinations with a fever aren't typically dangerous and are generally brief, there are times when a medical care is a good idea. getty

a population health approach levels the playing field for patients with cardiovascular disease
public-private collaboration among health-care providers, government and industry is key to overcoming socioeconomic barriers to care for heart patients
denise deveau, postmedia content works
sponsored - heart health
dec 14 2022
cardiovascular disease accounts for $22 billion annually, making it the second largest contributor to national health-care costs.
powered by
canadian digestive health foundation

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