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NC – Oral cancer is now the 13th most common type of cancer in Canada. Smoking, alcohol consumption, sun exposure to the lips, and HPV are all known risk factors, most of which are preventable. So by modifying our lifestyle ...

By Allan Bucka Jones Pride Health Columnist Women today are living longer, but they still face major health challenges, including the risk of a stroke. Black women have an increased risk of stroke, and are more impacted by a stroke. ...

NC – As nature wakes up to spring, we see vibrant colours returning to our surroundings. These colours are not only appealing to the eye, they can also signal nutritional value to inspire our food choices. The Canadian Health Food ...

NC – Cabin fever is a reality for many Canadians after being cooped up indoors all winter long. So what better way is there to enjoy the arrival of spring than to say goodbye to hibernation and embrace a new ...

By Allan Bucka Jones Pride Health Columnist As we get older, the natural lens of the eye gets cloudy and impairs the ability to see. The problem becomes obvious to most of us in our 60s. It’s like a very ...

NC – It is encouraging to know that as many as half of all cancers in Ontario can be prevented by eliminating known risk factors. Smoking, alcohol consumption, poor diet, and lack of physical activity are some of the more ...

Grains Cause Deficiencies, But All Is Not Lost, Says Cardiologist  Wheat and other grains are such staples of human diets that people refer to sharing a meal as “breaking bread.” But it’s more likely that the bread is breaking us, ...

By Allan Bucka Jones Pride Health Columnist The silent thief of sight is the name given to a complex eye disorder known as glaucoma. The disease occurs more frequently in Black individuals, usually in a more aggressive manner, and is ...

NC – They may be small and light, but did you know that eating just four to five, medium sized mushrooms (100 grams) provides vitamins and minerals that are essential for a healthy body and active lifestyle? With many of ...

By Dr. Virginia Nsitem Pride Health Columnist  Do you experience numbness, tingling, or sharp shooting pains down your legs? Have you suffered from a low back injury recently? This article will discuss some of the causes of leg numbness and ...