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during periods of grief, our children need extra stability, says parenting expert alyson schafer. this includes keeping up family routines and creating opportunities for them to express their emotions. getty

#askalyson: helping your kids through a family loss

a child should know that grief is normal, that no one experiences it the same, that there is no right or wrong way to be sad about losing someone and that these emotions don't have a timeline.

alyson schafer, jun 29 2023

can you be allergic to water? yes you can, and it has a name: aquagenic urticaria

during periods of grief, our children need extra stability, says parenting expert alyson schafer. this includes keeping up family routines and creating opportunities for them to express their emotions. getty

karen hawthorne

skin cancer: should a mole check include my butt?

during periods of grief, our children need extra stability, says parenting expert alyson schafer. this includes keeping up family routines and creating opportunities for them to express their emotions. getty

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vertebral artery dissection: how risky is it to 'crack' your neck?

during periods of grief, our children need extra stability, says parenting expert alyson schafer. this includes keeping up family routines and creating opportunities for them to express their emotions. getty

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vaginismus might not get the same attention as erectile dysfunction, but it should

during periods of grief, our children need extra stability, says parenting expert alyson schafer. this includes keeping up family routines and creating opportunities for them to express their emotions. getty

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opinion: canadian healthcare choke points put patient lives at risk

canada’s healthcare system is strained. it was always strained. it was designed that way.

dr. david j stewart

patient advocacy

nov 16 2023

canadian emergency departments are now overwhelmed due to too many sick canadians having to wait too long at chokepoints.

crowdfunding cancer charity hopes to help innovative new therapies escape ‘valley of death’

as the arrival of liver cancer awareness month calls much-needed attention to another worthy cause, a former researcher is trying to change the way we wage war on the disease.

dave yasvinski

oct 2 2023

chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill growing cancer cells. it is a common treatment options for cancer patients.

record-breaking wildfires raise questions about health impact on canadians

as the wildfire season breaks records year after year, experts warn even canadians in traditionally unaffected areas need to learn how to protect themselves from smoke inhalation.

dave yasvinski

aug 10 2023

while the short-term effects of this exposure can include headaches, burning eyes and sore throats there isn’t a ton of reliable research to inform canadians on the long-term risks.

nahid acupuncture clinic offers traditional chinese and laser treatments in saskatoon

nahid mobini, who was a medical doctor in iran and an acupuncturist in china before moving to saskatoon, has opened an acupuncture clinic on 8th street

don rice

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jul 25 2023

owner nahid mobini at nahid acupuncture clinic in saskatoon, sask., on tuesday, july 18, 2023.

local health providers marking world hepatitis day with free testing

the windsor essex community health centre and partner o...

taylor campbell

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jul 25 2023

the former windsor water world building is shown on wednesday, september 7, 2022. the city has had a homelessness and housing (h4) hub set up at the former indoor water park since 2020.

cornwall woman's family pleads for 'miracle' drug to treat her cystic fibrosis

twenty-five-year-old chanelle lafleche has to stop and ...

elizabeth payne

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jul 24 2023

chanelle lafleche, 25, and her dog, everest, on sunday, july 23, 2023. lafleche, who has a rare genetic sub-type of cystic fibrosis, is among about 10 per cent of cf patients who are not approved for trikafta in canada. many describe the drug as a miracle for people with cf.

vaginismus might not get the same attention as erectile dysfunction, but it should

vaginal pain is often dismissed, but its a real condition that often leaves patients feeling shame, embarrassment and low self-esteem.

maja begovic

mar 7 2023

dr. caroline pukall says that often people with vaginismus are invalidated, dismissed, or given poor advice, such as “have some wine, that will loosen you up.” getty

advice: are period cramps affecting your life?

there are a lot of reasons why menstrual cramps can be debilitating, from genetics to underlying health conditions.

karen hawthorne

jan 18 2023

gynecological conditions, like endometriosis, can cause more severe or widespread cramping. getty

advice: don’t stick that swab in your ear

there are a lot of ways to keep your ears clean and healthy, but according to the experts, cotton swabs are not one of them.

karen hawthorne

jan 16 2023

putting a cotton swab in your ear canal can damage your ears. getty

how worried should you be about flesh-eating disease on your tropical vacation?

necrotizing fasciitis is a rare and dangerous infection, but knowing the signs and when to get treatment is critical.

karen hawthorne

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jan 13 2023

maia stock is now recovering after multiple surgeries that treated a flesh-eating disease. (supplied photo)

advice: do acrylic nails pose health risks?

artificial nails are not only a fashion trend, they can also help nail-biters break the habit and boost weak and brittle nails.

karen hawthorne

jan 6 2023

people often go for acrylic nails because of their durability and artistry. getty

advice: winter is nosebleed season. what can you do about it?

nosebleeds tend to be more common in people taking antihistamines or decongestants that dry out the nose.

karen hawthorne

jan 3 2023

a nosebleed, also known as epistaxis, happens when one of the many small blood vessels in your nose ruptures. getty