A new national fermented foods initiative aims to prove fermented foods belong in Canada’s food guide
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Should Canada screen for cholesterol earlier?
Experts say updated recommendations reflect shift toward lifetime risk — but questions remain about costs and overtesting
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Should veterans get priority access to family doctors?
After leaving the Canadian Armed Forces, many veterans discover that securing a family doctor is a battle of its own
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One man, his dog, and ChatGPT: Australia’s AI vaccine saga
A Sydney-based AI consultant used AI to develop a custom treatment for his dog’s cancer; researchers say interest is growing
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How Ontario’s three private drug consumption sites are surviving
As funding cuts loom, Ontario’s public drug consumption sites may shut down, leaving a donor-funded system to fill the gap
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B.C.’s menopause coverage is a breakthrough — but gaps persist
B.C. and Manitoba now both cover menopausal hormone therapy. But experts say awareness, access and training still lag behind
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Solving Canada’s doctor deficit
Canada’s physician shortage is the big — and solvable — issue compromising Canadian health care. Here’s what needs to change
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The invisible, dangerous gas in Canadian homes
Radon exposure is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Experts say long-term monitoring is key to understanding the risks
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Coming soon: The Pill for men?
Early clinical trials indicate topical gels and on-demand pills could provide an effective form of birth control for men
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Rethinking our ‘third rail’: The role of private care in the world’s top health system
In Canada, private health care is often portrayed as incompatible with universal coverage. Yet, in other leading systems, private care plays a key role