(NC) Most of us support improving and saving lives through organ and tissue donation, but only a fraction of us actually take the time to register. This disparity between good intentions…
(NC) When you get sick with an infection, you go to the doctor, who might prescribe an antibiotic. You take the medication as indicated, and in a few days, you start…
(NC) Superbugs are more than just the latest health scare — they’re a very real threat that mean curing common illnesses like pneumonia and urinary tract infections may soon not be…
Just like we switch out our wardrobes for the change of season, our skincare routine can also benefit from habits and products tailored to the weather. This is because shifts in…
As tough as winter may be on most of us, it can be especially difficult for people suffering from eczema; a chronic itchy non-contagious skin condition. Between the dry air, added…
What do you do when you feel that a healthcare provider has fallen short of their professional standards? The best place to start is with the provider’s regulator. By law, Ontario’s…
Ontario has more than 300,000 practising healthcare professionals, which are governed by health regulators called colleges. The colleges enforce standards, like how a provider should relate to patients and how providers…
All regulated health professionals, like dietitians, must participate in a quality assurance program to make sure that you and your family receive safe nutrition advice. The College of Dietitians of Ontario…
(NC) Spending time outdoors during the hot months is a given, but for those who suffer from asthma and other lung diseases, air pollution can make it harder to breathe. Air…
After a four-hour training session at the gym, I often leave thinking now my real job starts as I head home to clean, cook, care for the kids, or get groceries for our…