What is perimenopause and how does it affect women's health in midlife?

Oct 20, 2019 10:15 am UTC| Insights & Views Health

All women know to expect the time in life when their periods finish and they reach menopause. Many might even look forward to it. What many women dont know, however, is they will also experience symptoms in the time...

Is using cannabis in front of children harmful or not?

Oct 20, 2019 10:14 am UTC| Insights & Views Health

Public health agencies are warning parents about using cannabis in the presence of their children. However, parents who use cannabis say that it makes them more empathetic, more patient and more caring towards their young...

Chest pain health tips: When is the time to see a doctor?

Oct 18, 2019 10:06 am UTC| Health

Many people may have experienced chest pain at least once in their lives. It is not strange because it is one of the most common symptoms to a slew of medical conditions, but the most popular one has a heart attack. While...

Pernicious anemia health tips: The most common symptoms and the easiest ways to treat it

Oct 18, 2019 04:34 am UTC| Health

A person suffering from pernicious anemia cannot produce enough healthy red blood cells. Since it is what transports oxygen throughout the body, this condition can lead to some serious health issues. However, there are...

What are hives, the common skin condition that gives you itchy, red bumps?

Oct 12, 2019 09:11 am UTC| Insights & Views Health

Have you ever wondered who buys those huge boxes of antihistamines prominently displayed all year round in your local pharmacy? If antihistamines were just used for hay fever, youd think sales would be good in spring, but...

The latest medical assistance in dying decision needs to be appealed: Here's why

Oct 12, 2019 09:08 am UTC| Insights & Views Health

The federal and Québec governments appear reluctant to appeal whats known as the Truchon decision, which invalidated Canadas reasonable foreseeable death and end of life access criteria for medical assistance in...

When doctors and parents disagree on how to treat a sick child the emotional and financial costs can be huge

Oct 12, 2019 08:56 am UTC| Insights & Views Health

When a child is sick and parents and doctors disagree about what to do next, who is best placed to make that decision? This is a tricky but not uncommon question with a number of recent high-profile legal cases...