Health Advice

Type 2 diabetes affects millions of people around the world. It is a chronic (long-lasting) disease that occurs when your body doesn’t fully respond to insulin, causing blood glucose, also known as blood sugar, to keep rising. Type 2 diabetes can happen at any time and is often linked...

Breast cancer may be one of the more often talked about cancers, but there are still so many misconceptions out there. These myths can cause unnecessary panic and can even delay a person's diagnosis and treatment. With breast cancer being the most common cancer among Canadian women...

Ovarian Cancer is the 5th most common cancer for women, and it is also considered the most fatal. It occurs when there's a growth of cells that forms in the ovaries. These cells multiply quickly and can spread and destroy other healthy body tissue. Often, when a woman is diagnosed with...

Many of us prefer the term ‘beauty mark’ for moles located on the face, neck, shoulder, and collarbone due to its positive visual effect on a person’s appearance. But did you know that some moles may either disguise or develop into the most dangerous form of skin cancer called...

The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland, measuring about 2 inches (5 centimetres), located at the base of your neck just below the Adam's apple. Despite its size, the thyroid gland plays a significant role in our growth, development, and health. It's responsible for releasing...