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A woman in her fifties looking into the distance, deep in thought

Womans Health

Oct 26, 2026

6 min read

4 in 10 Canadian Women Don't Know Where to Find Menopause Care

Nearly 4 in 10 Canadian women don't know where to find menopause care, a new report says. Learn which symptoms to track and how to get help sooner.

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Oct 26, 2026

10 min read

How Many of These 7 Cancer Risk Factors Apply to You?

About 4 in 10 cancer cases in Canada can be prevented. See the 7 cancer risk factors that matter most, count how many apply, and see where to start.

Golden, crispy quesadilla wedges on checkered paper with small cups of fresh salsa and a creamy green dip

VegetarianHigh-fibre

Oct 26, 2026

4 min read

Black Bean Quesadillas That Feed Four for Under $2 Each

Crispy black bean quesadillas with corn and green onion, ready in 25 minutes for about $1.95 a serving, with fibre and protein to keep you full.

A stethoscope resting on a calculator keypad, a reminder of what health care costs

Oct 26, 2026

6 min read

What Canadian Health Care Costs You Despite Trump's $90 Billion Claim

Trump says the U.S. pays for Canada's system. The data says otherwise. See what Canadian health care costs you, and the credits that can lower the bill.

A woman sitting on a yoga mat pulls her toes back toward her shin, the same calf stretch that can ease a leg cramp at night

Oct 26, 2026

10 min read

Why Leg Cramps at Night Wake You Up and What Actually Helps

Up to 60 percent of adults get leg cramps at night. See why magnesium and tonic water fall short, what actually helps, and when a cramp needs a doctor.

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Pregnancy

Oct 26, 2026

6 min read

Pregnancy Weight Gain Above Your Range Raises the Risk of Complications

A study of over 1 million Ontario pregnancies links pregnancy weight gain above the recommended range to serious complications. See your range and what to ask.

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Oct 26, 2026

6 min read

Vaping and Your Voice Can Pay the Price Selena Gomez Says She Paid

Selena Gomez says heavy nicotine vaping changed her voice for good. Learn what vaping and your voice have in common, and what actually helps you quit.

A bowl of thick orange lentil soup topped with sprigs of fresh parsley

High-fibreDiabetes-friendly

Oct 26, 2026

4 min read

Lemony Red Lentil Soup for About $1.16 a Bowl

This lemony red lentil soup turns creamy with no cream, costs about $1.16 a bowl, and is rich in fibre and plant protein to help keep blood sugar steady.

Inside a traditional wooden sauna with tiered benches, a wooden water bucket, and a window looking out on a forest

Oct 22, 2026

8 min read

A Sauna for Heart Health?

Is a sauna for heart health worth it? See what a 20-year Finnish study found, what it cannot prove, and how to use a sauna safely through the winter.

Two small hearing aids, a grey behind-the-ear model and a skin-toned in-ear model, resting in the palm of a hand

Oct 22, 2026

6 min read

Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Are Coming to Ontario

Ontario plans to allow over-the-counter hearing aids for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss. See who they suit and what stays the same for you.

A woman in a fur hat with flushed red cheeks and nose stands outside in the snow, bundled up against the cold

Oct 22, 2026

8 min read

Red Cheeks That Stay Red Long After You Come In From the Cold

Red cheeks that stay red after you come in from the cold may be rosacea. Learn the winter triggers, the look-alikes, and when to see a doctor about it.

A smiling baby sits on a parent's lap while a nurse in colourful scrubs gives a vaccine

Oct 22, 2026

6 min read

Saskatchewan's Meningococcal Outbreak Hits Young Kids Hardest

A meningococcal outbreak in Saskatchewan is hitting children under five hardest. Learn the warning signs, who gets a free vaccine, and when to get help.