Independent Pharmacy Day is a chance to recognize something Orleans Family Health Clinic already believes: pharmacists are essential, high-level contributors to your care.
As GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) become common tools in diabetes and weight management, the food industry is racing to keep up. Nestlé recently announced plans to use artificial intelligence to develop processed foods, high-protein shakes, and supplements marketed directly at GLP-1 users, and grocery stores and restaurants are increasingly labelling products “GLP-1 Friendly.”
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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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.)
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.
As the back-to-school season approaches, parents and guardians are busy preparing their children for a successful year ahead. Amidst the excitement of new school supplies and meeting new friends, it’s crucial to prioritize your child’s health. One of the most important steps you can take is ensuring that their vaccinations are up to date.
Many women associate menopause with their late 40s or early 50s. However, emerging research suggests that symptoms related to perimenopause may begin much earlier than previously recognized, with many women in their 30s already experiencing significant changes.
Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming part of how people search for health information, manage their symptoms and even talk through personal problems. But when it comes to mental health, there is an important question: can we safely rely on AI as a therapist?
Women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) have a significantly increased lifetime risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D). While nutrition, physical activity, and weight management are well-recognized prevention strategies, emerging evidence highlights sleep health, particularly short sleep duration and frequent snoring, as an important modifiable risk factor.
A large longitudinal study following nearly 3,000 women with previous gestational diabetes for more than 15 years found that approximately 35–60% of women with prior gestational diabetes develop type 2 diabetes within 10 years.
Walk into almost any pharmacy, grocery store or health store and you will see shelves filled with vitamins, minerals, herbal products and wellness supplements promising benefits ranging from better immunity to improved energy, digestion, sleep and joint health.
A new analysis examining 25 years of data from the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) shows that dietary supplement use among adults has continued to grow, but the types of supplements people are taking have changed significantly. The study reviewed supplement patterns among more than 63,000 adults between 1999 and 2023, providing one of the most comprehensive looks at how supplement habits have evolved over time.
