Healthcare Insights - Page 2

Wild Blueberry Kefir Smoothie

A wild blueberry kefir smoothie built on Canadian berries, maple and kefir. Five minutes, no cooking, and protein, fibre and probiotics in one glass.

A Virtual Doctor Visit Saves You a Trip You Did Not Need

A virtual doctor visit handles more than most people expect and less than some hope. How to tell which door you need before you book.

Gambling Emergency Visits in Ontario Hit Boys and Young Men Hardest

Gambling emergency visits in Ontario rose sharply after online betting expanded, and the increase is concentrated in males aged 10 to 44.

One-Pot Pasta e Fagioli for Nights the Fridge Looks Empty

A one-pot pasta e fagioli that feeds six for about $2.42 a serving. Two tins of beans, pantry staples, and one pot to wash.

Who Decides What in Canadian Health Care Is Never Explained to Anyone

Who decides what in Canadian health care, from Health Canada and NACI to your province and your local health unit. Match the question to the authority.

Nightmares Every Week Say More About Your Days Than Your Dreams

Nightmares every week are worth attention, and dream dictionaries are not. What changes dreaming, what is treatable, and when to talk to someone.

Diverting Intoxicated Patients From the ER Frees Six Beds a Day

Diverting intoxicated patients from the ER to a 10-bed recovery space cut ambulance drop-off times from 34 minutes to seven. What the study found.

What Your Kidneys Do for You Is Worth One Blood Test

What your kidneys do for you is easy to overlook until function drops. The two ordinary tests that catch it early, and who should be asking for them.

Ginger Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry Without the After-Dinner Slump

A ginger chicken and broccoli stir-fry built the way a dietitian would build it, for about $3.29 a serving. Ready in 35 minutes once the rice is on.

Paying Out of Pocket for a Vaccine Comes Down to Your Birthday

Numbness and Tingling in Hands and Feet That Keeps Coming Back

Numbness and tingling in hands and feet is usually harmless. Which patterns point where, which ones mean 911, and what to bring to the appointment.

American Nurses Moving to Canada Cannot Fix Your Wait This Year

American nurses moving to Canada are arriving in real numbers, province by province. What the figures show, and why your wait has not changed yet.