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
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
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
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