Personal Health Navigator blog - Sunnybrook Hospital

Why many doctors won’t email patients – and how that could change

I have a question for my doctor. But his office says I have to book an appointment to see him in person. Why can’t doctors be like everyone else...

When we switch to daylight saving time, the news media are filled with dire warnings about the health risks of losing an hour of sleep. Are these...

My daughter is pregnant and she is taking a lot of herbal supplements. Is this a good or bad thing to do?

A doctor thinks my son has a rare genetic disorder. What can we expect going forward?

What is one of the best things I can do to make me healthier in the new year?

Access to mental-health services is a big problem in Canada, and that’s got some experts thinking about new and innovative ways to deliver care.

My teeth are crooked, but I’ve never had the money to fix them. Now there’s a company that will send plastic teeth-straightening aligners to my...

I found a website called DermaGo.ca where Canadian dermatologists will provide a diagnosis and even a prescription – for a fee. I didn’t...

I have type 2 diabetes and I’ve heard that intermittent fasting could cure me. Is this true?

I have severe food allergies and I’m at risk of suffering anaphylaxis. I always carry an EpiPen auto-injector just in case I need emergency...