Health Canada has distributed enough of the antiviral Paxlovid to treat more than 700,000 people with COVID-19, yet the provinces have given only a fraction of that medication to patients.
Category: Health
High cholesterol: Oats are ‘cholesterol-busting’ says health body – lowers ‘bad’ levels
High cholesterol is one of the major risk factors for heart disease and diet can play a major role in controlling levels.
Arthritis: Four fruits full of potassium that could protect joints – expert
Potassium-rich foods can help protect bones and joints, which is vital when it comes to treating symptoms of arthritis.
Leaving education early could raise your risk of dementia – lowers ‘cognitive reserve’
The length of time you remain in education can influence your likelihood of developing dementia, the Alzheimer’s Society has said.
Ontario opens Omicron-targeted vaccine bookings for all adults
All adults in Ontario can now book an appointment to receive an Omicron-targeted COVID-19 vaccine as of today.
Canada brings its pandemic border rules to an end
Diabetes: Chamomile found to slash blood sugar levels by almost 60% in comprehensive study
The impressive finding came out of a sweeping review into the beneficial properties of the herb.
Inside the ER at the Lakeshore General, the ‘tip of the iceberg’ of a failing health-care network
Swamped during the pandemic, an emergency-room doctor sums up his workplace this way: “challenging, understaffed and too small.” What must the next government do to improve patient care?
Every 22 minutes a Canadian woman dies of a heart attack. Most of those deaths are preventable
Every 22 minutes, a woman in Canada dies of a heart attack. But the majority don’t have to, experts say, warning that more women will die unnecessarily if the medical community doesn’t tailor care to their needs.
Burt Lancaster’s popular pastime lead to brain and heart damage
Burt Lancaster, an Academy Award winner, put his life on the line by developing a life-long habit of smoking.
