Health

Private clinics ripping off public in Ontario: OHC

Ontario Health Coalition — In August 2013, a routine mandatory public notice posted on the government’s regulations website revealed that a change in the ownership and control of public hospital services in Ontario was being planned. The Ontario government was ...

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Colon cancer survivors urged to participate in groundbreaking clinical trial

A Canadian-led groundbreaking study into the prevention of colon cancer recurrence could potentially change the way cancer is treated by adding exercise to standard treatments. But more participants are needed. “Is it possible that exercise can prevent cancer from recurring? ...

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New study shows Ontario pharmacists help improve hypertension

More than 1.8 million Ontarians have high blood pressure – yet less than one-third have their condition under control. But pharmacists can help. A recent study conducted by the Ontario Pharmacists Association and Green Shield Canada shows pharmacists can play ...

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Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilties Act Alliance update

David Lepovsky — The Toronto Star Feb. 20, 2014 reported on its front page that we revealed that the Ontario Government has since at least May 2012 been sitting on a detailed plan, prepared by public servants, for enforcing the ...

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Don’t let coroner’s jury inquest recommendations gather dust

A key recommendation from the recent coroner’s inquest jury verdict in the tragic death of five-year old Jeffrey Baldwin in 2002 is that all of us (as a community) have a collective responsibility to protect at-risk children. This important responsibility, ...

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Support Canadians living with cancer: buy a daffodil pin in April

Every three minutes another Canadian is faced with fighting cancer. Throughout April, volunteers will be working together to raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society during Daffodil Month. Support Canadians living with cancer. Make a donation, buy a daffodil pin ...

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Canada’s tragically scandalous maltreatment of Lyme disease

Elizabeth May — I am asking for your help in making a difference in the lives of tens of thousands of Canadians. On March 4th, 2014, the House of Commons will begin debate on my Private Members’ Bill, C-442, an ...

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Nothing you can do about cancer? False!

Nothing you can do about cancer? False!
Learn the truth on World Cancer Day World Cancer Day on February 4 aims to dispel myths about cancer, including: “There is nothing I can do about cancer.” The truth is that there is ...

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5 ways for families to get more sleep in the new year

Parents who are tired of being tired due to their children’s poor sleep habits, take heart; Joleen Dilk Salyn, a certified child sleep consultant and founder of Baby Sleep 101, offers the following advice to start the New Year off ...

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Our Innate (Inborn) Intelligence

Dr. Jackie Gonzalez — With all the diseases and illnesses in today’s modern society, it is hard remember how a normal body functions. What exactly is going on inside our body?’… Our bodies are made up of 75 trillion cells ...

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