October 2, 2019
Immigrants to Canada have a 40% higher risk of developing prediabetes compared to long-term residents. Prediabetes is an early predictor of an individual’s likelihood of developing Type 2 diabetes and associated illnesses, like heart disease. Researchers from the Institute of… Read more about Young adults of South Asian descent face higher risk of prediabetes, diabetes – U of T Study
July 8, 2019
People who develop rheumatoid arthritis (RA) as older adults, benefit from early and sustained use of a drug called Methotrexate (MTX), a treatment considered by many rheumatologists to be a first line of defense in managing the disease. Now, a… Read more about Early drug intervention reduces risk of cardiovascular events in rheumatoid arthritis sufferers – U of T Study
March 5, 2019
Over 35% of Canada’s workforce are caregivers. The balancing act it takes to manage employment and caregiving responsibilities is not only detrimental to the Canadian economy with an estimated loss of $1.3 billion annually, it is also leading to negative health… Read more about U of T researcher on why Canadians need to care more about caregivers
December 13, 2018
As of 2014, Canada has seen a slight uptick in the rate of new non-occupational HIV infections. Those in high-risk populations, including intravenous drug users, members of the LGBTQ2SIA community, and sex workers have made strides in raising awareness about… Read more about A game changer in HIV prevention, IHPME researcher on the use of PrEP and PEP in Canada