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Oct 16, 2026

9 min read

A Free Medication List Sheet to Bring to Every Appointment

Get a free medication list template, learn what to include, and keep a list that makes every walk-in, virtual, and pharmacy visit safer and faster.

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Oct 16, 2026

6 min read

What the New Research on Ozempic and Aging Really Means

New research on Ozempic and aging suggests GLP-1 drugs may slow biological aging. See what drugmakers found, what is unknown, and what it means for you.

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Oct 16, 2026

8 min read

Fatty Liver Disease Is Rarely About How Much You Drink

Fatty liver disease affects about 10 million Canadians, and most cases have little to do with alcohol. Learn who gets it, why it hides, and how to check.

A roast turkey in a white baking dish surrounded by baby potatoes and rosemary, beside a bowl of mashed potatoes on a holiday table

Oct 16, 2026

8 min read

Why a Turkey Gravy Recall Matters to Anyone Allergic to Mustard

Food-label style chart listing Canada's priority food allergens, from peanuts to wheat and triticale, with mustard highlighted as the allergen missing from the recalled gravy

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Oct 16, 2026

9 min read

Is That Winter Patch Psoriasis or Dry Skin?

Psoriasis or dry skin? Learn the signs that set a stubborn winter patch apart, the clues people miss in nails and joints, and when to see a doctor.

A woman wrapped in a pale blue blanket on a sofa, looking cold and worn out in her living room

Oct 16, 2026

8 min read

Why Feeling Tired, Cold, or Wired Calls for a Thyroid Test

Tired, cold, foggy, or wired for months? A thyroid test can explain it. Learn the signs of a slow or overactive gland and what the TSH blood test shows.

A white bowl of hot broth soup with tender pieces of meat, set beside sliced bread, pomegranate seeds, pickled cabbage, and croutons on a wooden table

Oct 16, 2026

4 min read

Leftover Turkey Congee Is the Gentlest Day-After Dinner

Leftover turkey congee with ginger and green onion, simmered in one pot. Six bowls at about $1.20 each, and a gentle meal after a big Thanksgiving dinner.

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Oct 13, 2026

8 min read

Screen Time for Kids Was Never a Willpower Problem, Says a Review of 2,790 Studies

Screen time for kids is now a public health issue, says a Lancet review of 2,790 studies. See what it found, what Canada may do, and what helps at home.

A close-up of an older woman's eye and furrowed brow, a thoughtful expression that reflects worry about memory changes with age

Oct 13, 2026

12 min read

Is Memory Loss With Age Normal or the First Sign of Dementia?

Is memory loss with age normal? Learn the patterns doctors use to tell everyday forgetfulness from warning signs, and what a memory check involves.

A young boy in a blue shirt and shorts sitting on a white knit blanket, the kind of everyday clothing parents are now asking questions about

Oct 13, 2026

7 min read

What the Investigation Into Chemicals in Kids' Underwear Means for Parents

Chemicals in kids' underwear are under investigation in Texas, with no recall or wrongdoing found. What is claimed, what is not, and simple steps to take.

Overhead view of baked white fish fillets with cherry tomatoes, black olives, and fresh parsley in a shallow bowl, a Mediterranean fish dinner

Oct 13, 2026

4 min read

Mediterranean Baked Cod Is the One-Pan Dinner Doctors Keep Recommending

Mediterranean baked cod with tomatoes, olives, and baby potatoes on one pan. A heart-healthy dinner for four at $5.62 a serving, done in under an hour.

A chocolate lava cake on a dark plate with warm sauce pouring over the top and a sprig of fresh mint

Oct 13, 2026

13 min read

How Much Sugar Is Too Much In One Day?

How much sugar is too much? Get the real daily limit in teaspoons, see where sugar hides in drinks and sauces, and read Canada's new labels in seconds.