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animals and pets

most people who are diagnosed with west nile virus will not experience long-term side-effects, according to toronto public health. getty

how to protect yourself from mosquitoes and west nile virus

humans are at greatest risk of contracting west nile virus when mosquitoes are most active: at dawn and dusk, from mid-april to the first “hard frost” in september or october.

emma jones, aug 3 2023

what former chatelaine editor rona maynard learned from her rescue dog

most people who are diagnosed with west nile virus will not experience long-term side-effects, according to toronto public health. getty

robin roberts

pet grooming boomed in toronto during covid: people 'more into their dogs.'

most people who are diagnosed with west nile virus will not experience long-term side-effects, according to toronto public health. getty

jane stevenson

ubc researchers find microplastics prevalent in galápagos islands penguin prey

most people who are diagnosed with west nile virus will not experience long-term side-effects, according to toronto public health. getty

tiffany crawford

the biggest animal stories of 2022

most people who are diagnosed with west nile virus will not experience long-term side-effects, according to toronto public health. getty

healthing.ca

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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

世界杯2022赛程时间表

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

世界杯2022赛程时间表

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

世界杯2022赛程时间表

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.

the biggest animal stories of 2022

pandemic puppies, cat psychology, reptiles vulnerable to extinction and the health benefits of dogs are among this year's must-reads.

healthing.ca

animals and pets

dec 29 2022

2022 saw many animal stories published on healthing, from pandemic pets and tarantula-inspired painkillers, to the health benefits of spending time with a dog. getty

if your dog is chewing on your chairs when you go out, they may have separation anxiety

it’s not fully understood why some dogs develop anxiety, but researchers believe a combination of genetics, previous experiences, and disruptions in the household — such as the death of a family member — all play a role.

robin roberts

animals and pets

dec 15 2022

when you leave your dog, it helps to set them up in a safe and secure part of the home, with food, water, toys, treats and a comfortable bed. getty

one-day clinic in the downtown eastside provides health services for pets and their people

the clinics, which happen a few times a year, offer basic, pro bono animal care, as well as pet food, supplies and education

joanne lee-young

世界杯2022赛程时间表

nov 28 2022

heith moonie, a longtime construction worker, was one of the first in line at the clinic on sunday. afterwards, he opened the top of a small bag to show how his eight-year old, chihuahua shih tzu dog named bear was cozily tucked inside.

what can learning about breast cancer in dogs teach us about humans?

new research looks promising for improving early diagnosis of breast cancer in dogs — and possibly even in people.

robin roberts

oct 26 2022

mammary tumours are more likely to occur in smaller breeds such as poodles, chihuahuas, dachshunds, and yorkie terriers. getty

can cats see ghosts?

thanks to their super-sensitive ears and detail-rich eyesight, cats are able to see and hear things humans can't.

robin roberts

animals and pets

oct 26 2022

many studies have shown cats can tell when we are sad or angry. getty

dog dies, two others ill after ingesting toxic substance in north vancouver park

the three incidents occurred on oct. 4 and 5 at lynnmouth park, a popular off-leash dog park in north vancouver.

cheryl chan

animals and pets

oct 7 2022

file photo of a golden retriever.