Hepatitis C (HCV)

Hepatitis C is a “highly burdensome public health problem in Canada, which actually causes more years of life lost than any other infectious disease in the country” – it was said the other day by the liver specialists from the...

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Alcohol and the Pancreas

Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer. Each year, approximately 5.500 people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in Canada and more than 4,800 will die from it (87%). The disease is often diagnosed at an advanced stage,...

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Spirulina

Spirulina is a blue-green algae that nutritionists are calling the superfood of the future. It is an easily produced, non-toxic species of Arthrospira bacteria. You probably never thought you would be adding algae powder from tropical lakes to your smoothies,...

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Stress vs Depression

Some stress, caused by regular life challenges, is unavoidable. And while feeling nervous about a date, a work presentation or frustrated by an overprotecting parent or an obnoxious boss is not fun, nobody would compare it to the challenge that...

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What is Vaping?

You’ve probably heard of this…or seen the mushrooming of the stores in Toronto, if you drive along Danforth Ave or Kingston Road…full of store with this name on them: VAPE. What is it? Vaping can be defined as the act...

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Tips for a healthier Halloween

It is true that Halloween is a wonderful holiday and a ritual passed down through generations and many kids are sooooo eager to go out and Trick-or-Treat the neighbors. The concern for the healthy-conscious parents are the candy that the...

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