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Women’s health
How to practice sun safety and protect your skin
Here in Toronto we have gone from nasty grey days and snow to glorious heat and sunshine in just a few weeks. And it feels amazing. Our long winter...
What is perimenopause and what can I do about it?
Perimenopause – the time leading up to menopause – can vary greatly from woman to woman, both in length and in how it manifests.
Breast density, breast screening and you
Routine examination or screening with mammography (an x-ray examination of the breast) has been demonstrated in many studies to help reduce deaths...
FAQ about cannabis-related vomiting illness
I’ve been reading a lot about a mysterious vomiting condition related to cannabis use in the news. (Like the article here) Cannabinoid hyperemesis is...
First-in-Canada breathing simulator helps surgeons master breast reconstruction surgery
Surgeons facing the delicate work of recreating a breast post-mastectomy now have a first-in-Canada training tool.
Caring for families experiencing a loss
When asked about her work, Dianne Sidders responds with a huge smile. “It’s the best job in the world,” she says. As a registered nurse and lactation...
Eating for three: what to eat when you’re pregnant with twins
I’m pregnant with twins. What do I eat and how much weight should I gain? When pregnant with twins, trying to get a balanced diet with enough...
Patient story: the MR-Brachytherapy Suite’s first outpatient
After not having a Pap test for about 25 years, Urszula Waryan-Jasinska’s new family doctor encouraged her to do a Pap test earlier this year...
Does deodorant cause breast cancer?
There is currently no clear evidence demonstrating that use of deodorant results in an increased risk of breast cancer