Small But Mighty: 11-Year-Old Crafts Comforts for Kids With Cancer
Alberta tween with brain cancer enlists some NHL help as a 'childhood cancer awareness warrior'
A Canadian Minister Needed a Stem Cell Donor. This Young German Man Stepped In
Dominic Leblanc won seven elections. But he was unlikely to win against non-Hodgkin's lymphoma—until a young overseas donor came to...
This Kind of Exercise Can Reduce Men’s Cancer Risk, According to a New Study
Compelling research suggests fitness in your youth has the power to prevent numerous cancers down the road.
It’s Not Only Outdoor Pollution That Can Be Harmful
Surprisingly, the indoor air quality of our homes may be more hazardous than the air outside. Here’s how to make...
Subtle Signs of Disease Your Feet Can Reveal
Are your tootsies trying to tell you something? It turns out the condition of your feet can alert you to...
Skin Cancer Symptoms You Should Never Ignore
With early detection, melanoma that’s still limited to the epidermis is virtually 100 percent curable. Here are the red flags...
10 Silent Signs of Kidney Cancer You Might Be Ignoring
Around 8,100 new cases of kidney cancer are diagnosed each year, according to the Canadian Cancer Society....
Life Lessons I Learned From My Daughter
My daughter’s cancer diagnosis was devastating, but it was also the start of a journey that was a privilege to...
Everything You Need to Know About Colorectal Cancer in Canada
Screening for colorectal cancer can save your life. Here’s what you need to know about the most commonly-diagnosed form of...
Signs of Oral Cancer You Should Never Ignore
When it's caught quickly, oral cancer is easy to treat. Learn how to spot the signs and symptoms early on.
Cancer Symptoms You Should Never Ignore
Cancer isn’t always the cause of these symptoms, but if they persist, getting checked out could save your life.
Doctors Were Baffled by the Black Spot on This 65-Year-Old’s Lung Scan
Could it somehow be the source of his flu-like symptoms and heart palpitations?
10 Surprising Conditions Your Hands Might Predict
From finger length to grip strength, our hands can indicate risk factors for a number of surprising conditions.
Skin Changes You Should Never Ignore
As your body’s largest organ and one of the easiest ones to observe, your skin offers vital clues about your...
What Happens to Your Body When You Drink Tea Every Day
From heart-healthy benefits to cancer-fighting properties, find out what can happen to your body when you start drinking tea every...
This Simple Blood Test Could Detect 50 Types of Cancer
...And more exciting breakthroughs in the fight against cancer.
Doctors Said Her Pain Was a Result of Being Overweight—They Were Wrong
Even after Gia lost 45 kilograms, her unbearable period pain only seemed to get worse...
Silent Signs of Colon Cancer You Might Be Missing
Rectal bleeding is the most obvious colon cancer symptom, but other signs may be far more subtle. If you notice...
His Doctor Told Him He Had a Benign Cyst—Then It Grew to the Size of a Baseball
Could Vietnam veteran Richard Danzer cheat death a second time?
This is the Fastest Rising Cancer in Canada
In the battle against cancer, Canada is making progress. Lung cancer is down, thanks to a dropping smoking rate, and...
Silent Signs of Liver Cancer You Shouldn’t Ignore
Although liver cancer is rare, your doctor might recommend regular screenings if you’re at high risk.
13 Signs of Cancer Men Are Likely to Ignore
Many men’s cancer symptoms can mimic other diseases or conditions—and many men are notorious for delaying doctors’ visits—so it’s easy...
How to Tell Which Cancer Screenings You Really Need
Just because a test exists doesn’t mean you’d benefit from it. Here’s how to tell which cancer screenings make sense...
Yes, You Can Lower Your Breast Cancer Risk—Here’s How
Breast cancer isn't always preventable, but you can manage the risks presented by these three contributing factors.
29 Foods That May Help Prevent Cancer
Add some of these healthy foods to your diet to help prevent cancer and keep other diseases at bay.
10 Life-Saving Medical Innovations Coming to a Hospital Near You
Gone are the days of crowded waiting rooms and uncomfortable hospital beds. Here's how health-care workers and institutions are revolutionizing...
These Dogs Are Teaching Machines How to Sniff Out Cancer
Learn how new discoveries about dogs' ability to detect disease will revolutionize medicine.
6 Reasons You Need to Switch to Mineral Sunscreen Now
Thought all sunscreens were made equal? Think again. Mineral sunscreens are your best line of defence against sun damage, premature...
Magic Mushrooms May Help People with Terminal Cancer
Hallucinogens are the next medical frontier. Believers claim they can cure everything from pain and depression to obesity and addictions.
After My Cancer Diagnosis, I Began Reading to My Daughters
I knew I had a terminal illness and I wanted my three daughters to remember me in the many books...
The 10 Greatest Canadian Health Discoveries
2021 marks the 100th anniversary of Banting and Best's discovery of insulin—a groundbreaking drug that changed diabetes from a death...
