As Dr. Muna Al-Khaifi graduated from family medicine and completed a fellowship in women’s health and breast diseases at the University of Toronto...
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Driving and dementia: How to know when it is time to stop driving
When a person has been diagnosed with dementia, making the decision to stop driving can be a difficult time for the individual, their families...
‘It’s a dream job for me’: Dr. Christine Hawkes on breaking barriers & finding her place at Sunnybrook
Dr. Christine Hawkes is one of the first female neurologists in Canada who also practices neurovascular intervention. But she says that never crossed...
How Nikki Murphy is learning to live a ‘beautiful and gratifying’ life with OCD
Nikki Murphy didn’t ever plan on having children; she didn’t think it was a possibility for her because of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). By...
Osteoarthritis: symptoms, treatment & reducing risk
One in five Canadians lives with arthritis, a term that describes the more than 100 diseases that causes redness, swelling, pain and, when it...
A small awareness kit can make a big difference
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month Michelle LaFontaine recalls the first time she wore a small pregnancy loss pin when popping out...
Behind the Research: Do women still get the ‘short end of the stick’ when it comes to heart attack care?
While the health care system delivers high quality care, disparities remain between men and women, according to a new study by Sunnybrook researchers.
September is Thyroid Cancer Month
September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month. With numerous occasions on our collective health calendar radars, this is one that tends to be...
Hormonal acne: Sunnybrook dermatologist explains its causes and treatment
Acne can be very frustrating. And while this pesky, yet common skin condition largely impacts adolescents, many people, especially women, are still...
How to live like the experts: Feeding your soul with Wes Roberts
Ever wonder if your doctor or specialist follows their own advice? Sunnybrook experts get candid with the approaches they take in their personal...