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2022年世界杯名单猜测

diabetes and blindness: 'when you are in your twenties, you think you're invincible'
for ryan hooey, the first sign that he had diabetic retinopathy, the symptoms of which include blurry vision and floaters, was darkness.
robin roberts
diabetes
nov 22, 2022
diabetes canada says more than a third of people living with untreated diabetic retinopathy will become legally blind. getty

caregiver coping strategies ‘affects level of distress,’ study says
caregivers are often referred to as the backbone of canada’s healthcare system because close to eight million people over the age of 15 devote an average of 20 hours a week to the medical needs of others.
dave yasvinski
caregivers
nov 21, 2022
the team focused on the effectiveness of two broad coping strategies: avoidant and approach-oriented. getty

advice: nasal irrigation may sound gross, but it's good for your sinuses
neti pots and other devices used to rinse sinuses can help with congestion, allergies and sometimes, even get rid of a sinus infection.
karen hawthorne
2022年世界杯名单猜测
nov 21, 2022
the most important thing to remember when irrigating your nasal passages is the quality of the water you use. getty

hotflash inc.: should people in menopause be on hormone therapy to prevent disease?
depending on who you talk to, hrt is either loaded with health risks or it prevents almost any illness. how do you know who to believe?
ann marie mcqueen
menopause
nov 21, 2022
menopause hormone therapy, a.k.a. hrt, has become another polarizing topic of our times. getty

what is b.c.'s dr. megan macpherson going to do with $500,000?
the fraser health researcher plans to use a grant from the health research foundation (hrf) of innovative medicines canada to build a virtual health-care system that breaks down barriers to access and care.
maja begovic
science
nov 18, 2022
"we’re going to ensure that virtual health-care policies improve accessibility for diverse, ethnic and older groups," says dr. megan macpherson, recipient of a $500,000 grant from the health research foundation of innovative medicines canada. supplied

drinking water and eating fibre can help with fecal incontinence
it might seem embarrassing, but about 3.5 million canadians experience some form of incontinence.
dave yasvinski
know the signs
nov 17, 2022
fecal incontinence can be difficult and even embarrassing to discuss with a health professional. getty

advice: 'baby botox' may be less invasive, but are there risks?
the term “baby botox” describes the technique where botox is distributed in smaller amounts across the forehead and crow’s feet to allow some facial movement and expression, but avoid the “frozen forehead."
karen hawthorne
advice
nov 16, 2022
dermatologist geeta yadav says the trend to start injections younger has benefits. getty

machado: my doctor thinks i am complicated
my family doctor is retiring, just as he begins to understand how lived experience affects a patient's perspectives on health.
lisa machado
mental health
nov 14, 2022
understanding lived experience is critical in order for a family doctor to treat the whole patient. getty
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diabetes and blindness: 'when you are in your twenties, you think you're invincible'
for ryan hooey, the first sign that he had diabetic retinopathy, the symptoms of which include blurry vision and floaters, was darkness.
robin roberts
diabetes
nov 22, 2022
diabetes canada says more than a third of people living with untreated diabetic retinopathy will become legally blind. getty

caregiver coping strategies ‘affects level of distress,’ study says
caregivers are often referred to as the backbone of canada’s healthcare system because close to eight million people over the age of 15 devote an average of 20 hours a week to the medical needs of others.
dave yasvinski
caregivers
nov 21, 2022
the team focused on the effectiveness of two broad coping strategies: avoidant and approach-oriented. getty

advice: nasal irrigation may sound gross, but it's good for your sinuses
neti pots and other devices used to rinse sinuses can help with congestion, allergies and sometimes, even get rid of a sinus infection.
karen hawthorne
2022年世界杯名单猜测
nov 21, 2022
the most important thing to remember when irrigating your nasal passages is the quality of the water you use. getty

hotflash inc.: should people in menopause be on hormone therapy to prevent disease?
depending on who you talk to, hrt is either loaded with health risks or it prevents almost any illness. how do you know who to believe?
ann marie mcqueen
menopause
nov 21, 2022
menopause hormone therapy, a.k.a. hrt, has become another polarizing topic of our times. getty
powered by
wellspring cancer support

what is b.c.'s dr. megan macpherson going to do with $500,000?
the fraser health researcher plans to use a grant from the health research foundation (hrf) of innovative medicines canada to build a virtual health-care system that breaks down barriers to access and care.
maja begovic
science
nov 18, 2022
"we’re going to ensure that virtual health-care policies improve accessibility for diverse, ethnic and older groups," says dr. megan macpherson, recipient of a $500,000 grant from the health research foundation of innovative medicines canada. supplied

drinking water and eating fibre can help with fecal incontinence
it might seem embarrassing, but about 3.5 million canadians experience some form of incontinence.
dave yasvinski
know the signs
nov 17, 2022
fecal incontinence can be difficult and even embarrassing to discuss with a health professional. getty

advice: 'baby botox' may be less invasive, but are there risks?
the term “baby botox” describes the technique where botox is distributed in smaller amounts across the forehead and crow’s feet to allow some facial movement and expression, but avoid the “frozen forehead."
karen hawthorne
advice
nov 16, 2022
dermatologist geeta yadav says the trend to start injections younger has benefits. getty

machado: my doctor thinks i am complicated
my family doctor is retiring, just as he begins to understand how lived experience affects a patient's perspectives on health.
lisa machado
mental health
nov 14, 2022
understanding lived experience is critical in order for a family doctor to treat the whole patient. getty
powered by
breast cancer canada
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