A national doctors’ group is raising concerns about the Ontario government’s move to allow employers to require workers to provide a doctor’s note to explain even minor illnesses, such as the common cold.
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Antidepressant shortage alarms Saskatchewan patients with mental illnesses
The shortage in Canada of bupropion, a popular prescription antidepressant, has been stressful for patients with mental illnesses and the people who care for them.
Games can and should comfort patients with life-threatening illnesses
GUEST: In 2009, I left a fantastic job at YouTube to join a relatively new startup: Justin.tv. I believed livestreaming was the future and spent my early days on infrastructure scaling and stability, cost control through procurement and architecture, and global connection strategy. When we pivoted to Twitch, I put years of my life into […]
PTSD in the hospital: Why the emotional scars of serious illnesses linger long after treatment
What happens when the health-care system that heals you also leaves behind long-lasting emotional scars?
NHS CRISIS: Patients with long-term illnesses place ‘disproportionately large demand’
A QUARTER of the population take up half of all GP appointments and hospitalisations, a new study has found.
NHS CRISIS: Patients with long-term illnesses place 'disproportionately large demand'
New research found that more than a quarter of adults in England have more than one long-term illness such as high blood pressure or diabetes. And the majority of GP consultations, prescriptions, and hospital admissions were associated with patients with so-called multimorbidity, according to experts. Researchers said that NHS services designed to treat single illnesses […]
Cervical cancer symptoms: Common signs you could confuse with other illnesses
CERVICAL cancer symptoms include weight loss, finding blood in your urine, and fatigue. But, there are some signs of the disease that you could confuse with other common illnesses.
New Year’s Eve WARNING: Watching fireworks in the cold could trigger DEADLY illnesses
NEW YEAR’S EVE will see freezing temperatures and snow hit the UK. Officials are warning the elderly and vulnerable to take precautions when watching the fireworks. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Coffee health benefits: Drinking THIS much could protect you from killer illnesses
DRINKING three or four cups of coffee a day provides protection against heart disease, cancer, diabetes and dementia, research suggests. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Diet to fight colds: Eat THESE four foods to PROTECT your body against winter illnesses
DIETS rich in particular foods could help ward off a range of winter illnesses – from a blocked nose to a sore throat. Daily Express :: Health Feed
