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B.C. Cancer looks to integrate rehab, exercise into patients' care as soon as they're diagnosed
B.C. Cancer is looking to integrate exercise into its recovery program for cancer patients as soon as they’re diagnosed, with one Kelowna doctor saying that research has shown that “prehabilitation” with exercise helps with long-term recovery. Source link
Family says small option home abandoned man with Down syndrome at hospital
A 60-year-old man with Down syndrome has been living in the Inverness hospital since Dec. 22, despite the fact hospital staff say he does not require medical treatment. The small option home where he lived for 20 years says he cannot come back. Source link
Nova Scotia's lung screening program finds dozens of cancer cases in first 2 years
Nova Scotia’s lung screening program is still in its infancy, but those leading the effort say they’ve already been able to deliver life-changing, positive news to dozens of people who might have been given a terminal diagnosis in other circumstances. Source link
Mother, doctors call on N.L. government to expand coverage of RSV shots to all infants
When Michelle Pratt’s twins were born, she learned they didn’t qualify for an antibody shot that can prevent RSV. While Pratt decided to pay for the drug out of pocket, she wants to see Newfoundland and Labrador expand coverage to include all infants — not just those deemed at risk. It’s a stance that’s shared […]
If you have Parkinson's disease, experts say you should be dancing. Here's why
Growing evidence suggests that dance can help slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease. It’s because of that research that experts are launching a national online arts hub that aims to connect Parkinson’s patients across Canada to different programs, like singing and dancing. Source link
Feeling discomfort driving at night? It’s not you — it’s the bright headlights, experts say
Advocates are calling on the federal government and car manufacturers to adjust their policies around headlights because there needs to be a better balance between solutions to help drivers see while not compromising other’s safety. They say political will can drive the conversation forward. Source link
Research highlights disparities in breast cancer care for Black women in Canada
While Canada has made progress in decreasing overall breast cancer mortality, disparities remain for Black women. Research and community-led programs show that equitable health care is not only about reducing barriers to accessing tests and treatments, it is about being seen, heard and believed. Source link
How a history of stigma still deters some Black Quebecers from donating blood
Policies dating back to the 1980s likely still play a role in the distrust some in Quebec’s Black communities feel toward donating blood, but people like Stanley Étienne, working with Héma-Québec, strive to encourage more people to look past that history to save lives today. Source link
Are you an early bird or a night owl? Why scientists are moving beyond these groupings
Categorizing people into just two groups — late and early risers — may be oversimplified when it comes to health and behaviour. Source link
‘We’re so vulnerable’: How Canadians can cope with anxiety in the face of existential threats from the U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term has threatened Canada with annexation and economic ruin, leaving some Canadians feeling anxious and concerned. A Winnipeg therapist offers strategies for coping with those emotions. Source link