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A doctor listening to a toddler's chest with a stethoscope while the child sits on a parent's lap and an older sibling watches, the family primary care many Canadians cannot access.

Sep 30, 2026

7 min read

Why Do 1.2 Million People Still Have No Family Doctor in B.C.?

B.C. says attachment is at a record high while 1.2 million people wait. See what having no family doctor in B.C. means now, and how to get care today.

A woman holding a golden vitamin D softgel capsule between her fingers with a glass of water in her other hand, the daily winter supplement habit Health Canada recommends.

Sep 30, 2026

10 min read

Do You Need a Vitamin D Supplement in Winter?

From October to March, your skin makes almost none of it. Find out whether you need a vitamin D supplement in winter, how much to take, and when to ask.

A coloured scanning electron micrograph showing yellow virus particles clustered around purple cell surfaces, the kind of imaging used to identify an outbreak pathogen.

Sep 30, 2026

8 min read

How Worried Should Canadians Be About the Congo Outbreak?

Cases in the Congo outbreak have now passed 8,000, with no vaccine available. See the real risk to people in Canada and what travellers should do first.

A woman sitting up in bed in blue pyjamas with her eyes closed and one hand pressed to her forehead, the exhaustion that persists even after a full night in bed.

Sep 30, 2026

11 min read

Why Are You Still Tired After a Full Night of Sleep?

Still exhausted after eight hours in bed? Learn why you are tired after a full night of sleep, the signs most people miss, and when to go and get assessed.

An older man sitting on a sofa looking down at two tablets in his open palm while holding a glass of water, the daily medication routine that rarely gets reviewed.

Sep 30, 2026

8 min read

Why Is Opioid Trouble in Later Life Rising So Sharply?

A new Ontario report says opioid trouble in later life has nearly doubled since 2017. See what it really means for your family's medicine cabinet today.

A young man in a face mask coughing into his shoulder with one hand pressed to his chest, the pattern of respiratory symptoms that sends people looking for answers each autumn.

Sep 30, 2026

12 min read

Why Do Sore Throat and Body Aches Hit at the Same Time?

You woke up aching after a day of a scratchy throat. Find out what sore throat and body aches together usually mean and when to stop guessing at home now.

A person's legs in grey knitted socks stretched across a bed with the blanket pushed back, unable to settle for sleep.

Sep 29, 2026

9 min read

Why Will Your Legs Not Settle at Night?

Legs not settling at night the moment you lie down? Learn what causes that crawling urge to move, which blood test matters most, and what actually helps.

A wicker basket of freshly foraged wild mushrooms with a knife resting on top, photographed on the forest floor.

Sep 29, 2026

5 min read

Should You Eat Wild Mushrooms You Did Not Pick?

A B.C. warning is a timely reminder about wild mushrooms you did not pick. Here is what happened, what to ask a seller, and when to seek urgent care here.

Baked egg muffins flecked with red pepper and green onion cooling in rows on a wire rack.

Sep 29, 2026

4 min read

Make Ahead Egg Muffins with Spinach

These make-ahead egg muffins with spinach, pepper and cheddar keep all week. Metric measures, a cost estimate per serving and freezer notes are included here.

A hand holding the gauge of a blood pressure monitor beside a red heart outline on a plain blue background.

Sep 29, 2026

5 min read

Should You Get Your Blood Pressure Checked Now?

New research says younger adults face climbing risks. Get your blood pressure checked now, because the habits that matter start decades before sixty here.

A woman lying in bed with one hand pressed against her forehead, awake and uncomfortable in the middle of the night

Sep 29, 2026

12 min read

Why Do Night Sweats Keep Waking You Up?

Night sweats soaking your sheets? Learn what separates a warm bedroom from a symptom worth checking, what helps tonight, and when to book an appointment.

Roasted cauliflower florets browned at the edges in a dark bowl, scattered with sprigs of fresh rosemary.

Sep 29, 2026

4 min read

Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Maple Cider Dressing

A warm roasted cauliflower salad with pears, kale, chickpeas and walnuts in maple cider dressing. Metric measures, a cost estimate and storage notes here.