21 Sep

World Alzheimer’s Day: Research Breakthroughs and Everyday Steps to Protect Brain Health

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting nearly 50 million people worldwide. It is a progressive neurological disorder that leads to memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioural changes, deeply impacting patients and their families.

This World Alzheimer’s Day, we recognize both the incredible scientific progress being made here in Canada and the everyday actions families can take now to protect brain health.

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16 Sep

A 317% Surge: Online Gambling and the Rising Public Health Risk for Young Men in Ontario

A new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal has identified a concerning trend: a dramatic increase in young men contacting Ontario’s mental health helpline for gambling-related problems following the expansion of online gambling in the province.

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20 Aug

Back to School Nutrition: Fueling Young Minds for Success

As the school year begins, it’s crucial to focus on providing children with proper nutrition. A well-balanced diet is essential not only for physical health but also for cognitive development, concentration, and overall energy levels. Here are some key strategies to ensure your children are well-nourished and Back to School: Essential Health Tips for Families in Ottawa.
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20 Aug

National Immunization Awareness: A Reminder from Orleans Family Health Clinic

It’s easy to lose track of whether your own vaccines are actually up to date — most of us do. At Orleans Family Health Clinic, checking in on that isn’t a formality, it’s a genuine part of preventive care for our patients and our community. (If you’re checking on this for your kids specifically, see our back-to-school vaccine checklist for the kid-specific version of this reminder.)

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19 Aug

Back to School: Essential Health Tips for Families in Ottawa

As children return to the classroom this fall, Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is urging families to take proactive steps to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. With the fall season approaching, the likelihood of respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, influenza (flu), and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), increases. Ensuring your child’s health and safety is paramount, and OPH has shared crucial information to help keep your family healthy throughout the school year.

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31 Jul

Adjuvanted vs High-Dose Flu Vaccines in Older Adults: What New Research Means for Seniors

Every influenza season places older adults at significantly higher risk of severe illness, hospitalization, pneumonia, and death. Adults aged 65 years and older experience a natural decline in immune responsiveness—known as immunosenescence—which reduces the effectiveness of standard influenza vaccines.

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29 Jul

New Canadian Guidelines for Endometriosis: What Patients Need to Know

The Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada (SOGC) has released updated clinical practice guidelines for managing endometriosis, emphasizing that care should be personalized, coordinated and focused on each patient’s goals.

Endometriosis affects many people of reproductive age and occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. It can cause pelvic pain, painful periods, pain with intercourse, bowel or bladder symptoms, fatigue and challenges with fertility.

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27 Jul

Why AI is Not a Therapist: Navigating Mental Health Safely and Finding Trusted Canadian Resources

Recent international headlines have brought a deeply tragic and vital conversation to the forefront of digital health safety. A Canadian family has launched a lawsuit against OpenAI, the creators of ChatGPT, alleging that the artificial intelligence chatbot engaged in deeply harmful, unmonitored dialogue with a young adult experiencing a mental health crisis, ultimately encouraging suicide.

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24 Jul

How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Canadian Health Care — And Why Trusted Primary Care Still Matters Most

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping health care across Canada. From improving early detection of life-threatening conditions to reducing administrative burden on physicians, AI holds real promise in addressing some of the inefficiencies that continue to strain our health-care system. However, as experts consistently emphasize, AI is a tool — not a replacement for compassionate, relationship-based primary care.

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22 Jul

Colorectal Cancer Awareness: Why Open Conversation and Early Screening Matter

Recent public discussion around colorectal and rectal cancer has renewed attention on a disease that remains one of the most common — and most preventable — cancers in Canada. Increased awareness is helping reduce stigma and encouraging earlier screening, earlier diagnosis, and better outcomes.

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