Worse outcomes for patients living in areas with few primary care providers suggests need to boost efforts to increase training, geographic distribution
Health & Wellness
‘It’s Time to Do Something’: Climate Change Endangering Remote First Nations Communities
Manitoban reserves, like Island Lake, 600 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg, have been threatened by impassable winter road conditions as day temperatures rose above freezing in early February.
Manitoban reserves, like Island Lake, 600 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg, have been threatened by impassable winter road conditions as day temperatures rose above freezing in early February.
First Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill in the U.S. Expands Access to Contraception
Opill could fill gaps for people who face barriers obtaining a prescription from a provider, but price may continue to be an obstacle for some.
Opill could fill gaps for people who face barriers obtaining a prescription from a provider, but price may continue to be an obstacle for some.
The 7 Toughest Parts of Living With Mental Illness
You get used to letting people down.
You get used to letting people down.
The Impact of Anxiety on Your Well-Being
Anxiety is a common emotion that we all experience at some point in our lives.
Anxiety is a common emotion that we all experience at some point in our lives.
A New $16,000 Postpartum Depression Drug Is Here. How Will Insurers Handle It?
The lack of guidance could limit use of the drug, which is both novel — it targets hormone function to relieve symptoms instead of the brain’s serotonin system, as typical antidepressants do — and expensive, at $15,900 for the 14-day pill regimen.
The lack of guidance could limit use of the drug, which is both novel — it targets hormone function to relieve symptoms instead of the brain’s serotonin system, as typical antidepressants do — and expensive, at $15,900 for the 14-day pill regimen.
How to Choose the Right Online Supplement Store for Your Needs
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UBCO Researchers Get to the Bottom of Non-Invasive Gut Tests
Mucus contains vital data to help address diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease and colon cancer.
Mucus contains vital data to help address diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease and colon cancer.
Operating in the Red: Half of Rural Hospitals Lose Money, as Many Cut Services
In 2022, Ryerse’s South Lincoln Medical Center was forced to shutter its operating room because it didn’t have the staff to run it 24 hours a day.
In 2022, Ryerse’s South Lincoln Medical Center was forced to shutter its operating room because it didn’t have the staff to run it 24 hours a day.
The Future of Fitness Apps: An Insider Look at Trainest’s Innovations
— People want health and wellness plans that fit them, are easy to use, and effectively track progress. And fitness apps can be a great way to get this. Currently, the fitness app market is booming, driven by technological advancements, increased focus on preventive healthcare, and evolving consumer demands. However, navigating through a lot of…
10 Foods to Fight Inflammation
Our bodies naturally respond to illness, injury and allergens with inflammation to help protect and restore our health.
Our bodies naturally respond to illness, injury and allergens with inflammation to help protect and restore our health.
Can a Drug Restore Hearing Loss Due To Loud Noise?
Researchers say such noise-induced hearing loss can be debilitating.
Researchers say such noise-induced hearing loss can be debilitating.
Our Eyes Have Become Increasingly Blurrier Now More Than Ever
Myopia, commonly known as near-sightedness, is an escalating global concern.
Myopia, commonly known as near-sightedness, is an escalating global concern.
The Trek to Save Many Women from Cervical Cancer
Home-test kits and mobile labs for detecting a tumour in tissue near the uterus are improving healthcare in remote or marginalised communities.
Home-test kits and mobile labs for detecting a tumour in tissue near the uterus are improving healthcare in remote or marginalised communities.
Florida’s ‘Quick Fix’: Instead of Looking to Canada for Cheaper Drugs, U.S. Should Regulate Its Own Prices
A limited drug supply may result in fewer treatment options available to patients, which infringes on the right to choose and limits autonomy.
A limited drug supply may result in fewer treatment options available to patients, which infringes on the right to choose and limits autonomy.
Dietary Supplements and Protein Powders Fall under a ‘Wild West’ of Products That Necessitate Caveats and Caution
Dietary supplements are a big business. The industry made almost US$39 billion in revenue in 2022, and with very little regulation and oversight, it stands to keep growing.
Dietary supplements are a big business. The industry made almost US$39 billion in revenue in 2022, and with very little regulation and oversight, it stands to keep growing.