Oct 8, 2026
8 min read
Pain After a Bowel Movement Is More Common Than You Think
Pain after a bowel movement is usually from swollen veins that settle with simple care. Learn the common causes, what helps, and when to get checked.
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Oct 8, 2026
8 min read
Permanent Daylight Time Will Make Your Winter Mornings Darker
Permanent daylight time means darker winter mornings in four regions. See what sleep scientists found and how to protect your sleep starting November 1.
Oct 8, 2026
8 min read
Should Canadians Worry About the Russian Lab Worker Death?
The Russian lab worker's death in Siberia set off outbreak fears online. See what is confirmed, why Canada sees no risk, and what to do before you travel.
Oct 8, 2026
3 min read
Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs With Apples and Cabbage
Sheet pan chicken thighs with McIntosh apples and cabbage. One pan, about $4.51 a serving, and an easy fall dinner built on Canadian produce.
Oct 8, 2026
8 min read
Severe Period Pain Is Common, but That Doesn't Make It Normal
Severe period pain that cancels your plans is worth checking. Learn the signs people miss, why answers take years, and what brings real relief.
Oct 8, 2026
8 min read
Canadian Dental Care Plan Report Card Shows Why Patients Still Get Surprise Bills
The Canadian Dental Care Plan just got its first report card. See what it covers, why bills still surprise patients, and the two questions to ask first.
Oct 6, 2026
13 min read
Mammogram at 40? In Most of Canada, You Can Now Book One Yourself
Can you book a mammogram at 40 without a referral? In most of Canada, yes. Check your province's rules, what to expect at the visit, and how to book one.
Oct 6, 2026
11 min read
How to Check Resting Heart Rate With Two Fingers
Check your resting heart rate in 60 seconds with two fingers and a clock, then learn what's normal, what pushes it up, and when to see a doctor in Canada.
Oct 6, 2026
7 min read
Pregnancy Test Recall in Canada Puts Some Positive Results in Doubt
Health Canada's pregnancy test recall warns that some tests may show false positives. See which products are affected and how to confirm a surprising result.
Oct 6, 2026
12 min read
Right Side Pain After Eating? It Might Be Your Gallbladder
Right side pain after eating, especially after fatty meals, can point to your gallbladder. Learn the signs, the tests in Canada, and when to go to the ER.
Oct 5, 2026
12 min read
Are Microplastics Harmful, and How Worried Should You Actually Be?
Are microplastics harmful? What the evidence really shows about plastic in the body, plus the easy swaps that cut your exposure. Start with one today.
Oct 5, 2026
5 min read
Toronto's Dunn House Gave Patients Homes and ER Visits Fell by Half
Dunn House Toronto housed 51 frequent ER patients, and their visits fell 52 percent. What the expansion means for your own emergency room wait, explained.