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10 Things You Should Never Do Before a Doctor Appointment

Whether you're going in for checkups or common tests, here's how to get the most out of your next visit.

Is Google Making Us Sick?

The internet can help you make educated decisions about your health. It can also turn a headache into a brain...


How to Talk to Your Doctor

With health practitioners busier than ever, communication is essential to getting the best care.


18 Things Nurses Secretly Wish You’d Stop Doing

So that old joke about making sure they operate on the right part? It's actually not that funny.


13 Nurses Share Heartwarming Stories from Behind-the-Scenes of COVID-19

These frontline workers spend lots of time bedside—bringing joy to patients and fellow nurses. Here's a glimpse at how they've...

I’m a Nurse—and These Are the Things I Won’t Do Even After Lockdown Ends

Life will never be the same again, and neither will our habits.


The Surprising Reason Canadians Are Flocking to This Tropical Paradise

Long touted as the culinary capital of the Caribbean, the Cayman Islands are boasting a new draw for Canadian travellers:...

This is the Best City in the World to Raise a Family

This city's family-friendly perks include generous paid parental leave, high-quality education and excellent healthcare.


This Province Has the Longest Walk-In Clinic Wait Times in Canada

New data from website Medimap reveals that average walk-in clinic wait times are twice as long in B.C. as they...


8 Doctor Appointment Mistakes You Didn’t Realize You Were Making

Doctor's visits can be confusing. Get the most out of your appointments by avoiding these common missteps, according to health...


15 Minutes with Harry Leslie Smith

Harry Leslie Smith, now well into his nineties, speaks about his second career as a political activist, protecting universal health...

50 Secrets Nurses Wish They Could Tell You

What really happens in the beds, rooms and halls of our hospitals? Find out from the experts. Here, nurses shed...


Decode the Outrageous Hospital Lingo That Doctors and Nurses Use Behind Your Back

Thankfully, this lingo isn't used regularly in health-care settings, but an unflattering comment may occasionally slip out during a particularly...