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An older woman coughing into her fist with one hand held against her chest, the age group most affected each respiratory season

Sep 1, 2026

7 min read

Which Respiratory Season Vaccines Should You Book Now?

Nova Scotia has started counting RSV deaths for the first time. What that number means, and which respiratory season vaccines to sort out this autumn.

A man raising his hand to decline a glass of beer offered across a pub table, with car keys resting in front of him

Sep 1, 2026

11 min read

How Much Alcohol Is Safe to Drink in a Week?

Canada rewrote its alcohol guidance and the number is far smaller than most people expect. How much alcohol is safe, and what a standard drink really is.

A doctor and a patient sitting across a desk with a clipboard, pen and laptop between them

Sep 1, 2026

9 min read

How Do You Prepare for a Doctor's Appointment

Waiting weeks for twelve minutes? Learn how to prepare for a doctor's appointment with one page covering concerns, symptoms, medications and questions.

Freshly baked muffins in paper cases piled on a white plate on a wooden table

Sep 1, 2026

3 min read

Banana Oat Muffins That Cost About a Quarter Each

School-safe banana oat muffins that use up the spotty bananas on your counter. One bowl, twelve snacks at about 24 cents each, and ready in 35 minutes.

A man with grey hair pressing both hands over his ears with his eyes shut against a persistent ringing

Sep 1, 2026

11 min read

Why Do You Hear Ringing in Your Ears at Night?

Ringing in your ears at night keeps millions of Canadians awake. Learn what causes it, what actually helps, and when to get your hearing checked.

A clinician in a white coat holding a large wall clock, representing the months patients spend waiting for a consultation

Sep 1, 2026

7 min read

How Long Is the Wait to See a Surgeon in Nova Scotia?

Nova Scotia cut its joint surgery waits to among the shortest in Canada. The wait to see a surgeon doubled. Why the reported number misses most of it.

A man shouting into a megaphone at a street demonstration with protest placards raised behind him

Sep 1, 2026

5 min read

Why Are Canadians So Stressed About Politics Right Now

Western University researchers measured what political scrolling does to you. If you are stressed about politics, the fix is smaller than you think.

A hand holding a dark plate of raw chicken breast and drumstick garnished with basil and parsley on a dark stone surface

Aug 28, 2026

11 min read

Should You Be Washing Raw Chicken Before You Cook It?

Washing raw chicken sprays bacteria around your kitchen and removes none of it. What Health Canada advises instead, plus the four habits that do work.

A man in a white t-shirt coughing into his fist with one hand held to his chest, standing outdoors against a stone wall

Aug 28, 2026

11 min read

Got a Cough That Won't Go Away After 40?

A cough that won't go away after 40 is one of the most missed signals in adult medicine. What causes it, why it hides, and the test that settles it fast.

Toasted bread topped with chopped ripe tomatoes, olive oil and fresh basil leaves on a white plate

Aug 28, 2026

4 min read

Tomato and White Bean Bruschetta

A late summer tomato and white bean bruschetta built on peak season Ontario field tomatoes. Eight servings in just 30 minutes, at about $1.41 a serving.

Golden turmeric-spiced chicken simmering in a small pan beside a wooden spoon of ground turmeric and whole spices

Aug 28, 2026

4 min read

Want a One Pan Turmeric Chicken Skillet Ready in 45 Minutes?

A golden turmeric chicken skillet with sweet potato, spinach and chickpeas, ready in 45 minutes for about $5.35 a serving. One pan, four servings, no fuss.

A football helmet resting on the grass of a playing field in low evening sun

Aug 28, 2026

7 min read

How Much Do Head Injuries in Youth Sports Really Add Up?

A new BMJ study puts a hard floor under the risk. What the numbers mean for head injuries in youth sports, and what Canadian parents should do after a hit.