Oct 30, 2026
6 min read
Half of Canadians Say Long Wait Times Keep Them From Care
A new poll says long wait times keep half of Canadians from seeing a doctor or going to hospital. See the risks and the faster options most people miss.
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Oct 30, 2026
6 min read
Wildfire Smoke Deaths in Canada Have Nearly Quadrupled
Deaths linked to wildfire smoke in Canada are up about 275 percent, a major report finds. Learn who is most at risk and how to prepare before next summer.
Oct 30, 2026
6 min read
Vaginal Estrogen Is Tied to Far Fewer Dangerous UTIs in Women
A study of 1.9 million women ties vaginal estrogen to far fewer serious UTI complications. Learn what it means and what to ask your doctor this week.
Oct 29, 2026
6 min read
Anxiety and Low Mood Show Up in 44 Studies on the Effects of Doomscrolling
A review of 44 studies links the effects of doomscrolling to anxiety and low mood. See what the research shows and the simple habits that help you stop.
Oct 29, 2026
6 min read
Melanoma Was Less Likely to Come Back With a Personalized Cancer Vaccine
A personalized cancer vaccine cut the risk of melanoma returning by 42 per cent in a major trial. See what it means and why skin checks still matter.
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Oct 29, 2026
4 min read
One-Pan Rainbow Trout for Anyone Who Finds Fish Intimidating
Roasted rainbow trout with crispy Brussels sprouts and potatoes in one pan for about $6.42 per serving, rich in omega-3s and low in mercury, in 50 minutes.
Oct 29, 2026
6 min read
Dark Circles Called Ferritin Face Cannot Tell You If Your Iron Is Low
Ferritin face is all over social media, but a mirror cannot measure your iron. Learn who runs low, which symptoms matter, and the test worth asking for.
Oct 29, 2026
6 min read
A Stubborn Irregular Heartbeat Now Has a New Two-Step Treatment
Toronto doctors built a two-step fix for an irregular heartbeat that standard care could not control. See how it works and when to get your heart checked.
Oct 29, 2026
9 min read
Putting Off Your Men's Health Checkup Is Riskier Than the Visit
Nearly half of Canadian men die before 75, often from preventable causes. See what a men's health checkup covers and how to book one this Movember.
Oct 27, 2026
5 min read
What the Teal Pumpkin Project Means for Kids This Halloween
A teal pumpkin means a home has non-food treats for kids with food allergies. See how the Teal Pumpkin Project works and how to keep Halloween safe.
Oct 27, 2026
9 min read
Most Prediabetes Symptoms Feel Like Nothing at All
Most prediabetes symptoms are invisible, and about 6 million Canadians have it. Learn which blood tests find it, what the numbers mean, and what to do.
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Oct 27, 2026
3 min read
Old-Fashioned Split Pea Soup for About a Dollar a Bowl
This old-fashioned split pea soup with smoked ham costs about a dollar a bowl, simmers in one pot, and is packed with fibre and protein from Canadian peas.