Illustration is of a 3D-rendered illustration of a polyp removal. Photo credit: © Can Stock Photo Inc. / Eraxion. By Allan Bucka Jones PRIDE Health Columnist If you have a family history of colorectal or colon cancer, or concerned about ...
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(NC) Heart failure is a growing epidemic in Canada, according to a new report from the Heart and Stroke Foundation. This debilitating condition, which has no cure, is the end result of most heart disease. About 50,000 new cases of ...
Read More »HEALTHY REASONING: Kidney Care Is Vital
Photo above shows a close-up of a person hand checking blood sugar level with a glucometer. Photo credit: © Can Stock Photo Inc. AndreyPopov. By Allan Bucka Jones PRIDE Health Columnist Many of us in the Black community have chronic kidney ...
Read More »Talking About Sensitive Health Care Issues
Photo above is of a nurse discussing records with a senior, female patient during a home visit. Photo courtesy of News Canada. (NC) — People share some of their most personal health information with nurses. Whether it is a sensitive ...
Read More »HEALTHY REASONING: Time To Talk HIV/AIDS On February 7
By Allan Bucka Jones PRIDE Health Columnist Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is the virus, which can enter your body and can ultimately lead to the development of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). AIDS is a disease in which there is ...
Read More »Dietitian-Approved Tips To Help You Get On A Healthier Path
(NC) — Healthy eating isn’t what it used to be. Between the advice your bestie dishes out over brunch and the conflicting information from Dr. Google, it can be hard to sort out fact from fiction. “A registered dietitian can ...
Read More »Rehabilitating Hip Injuries
By Dr. Virginia Nsitem PRIDE Pain Specialist Do you experience hip pain lying on your side? Do you have difficulty walking with a full stride due to hip pain? Do you have difficulty rising from a seated position due to ...
Read More »Top 10 Flu Survival Tips
(NC) It’s that time of year again when Canadians collectively brace themselves for the inevitable spread of the flu virus. However, all is not bleak as there are steps one can take to help prevent and cope with the onslaught ...
Read More »How The Winter Season May Affect Your Pet
(NC) As a pet parent, you’re most likely concerned about your animal’s well-being. From slush and snow, to ice and frigid temperatures, harsh Canadian winters bring new challenges, especially for pets that are used to spending time outdoors. Pet parents ...
Read More »HEALTHY REASONING: The Connection Between Prostate, Breast And Ovarian Cancer
Photo above: A family’s history is a strong risk factor for prostate, breast and ovarian cancers. Photo by © Can Stock Photo Inc. / monkeybusiness. By Allan Bucka Jones PRIDE Health Columnist Every man and woman need to know their family ...
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