Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure (BP), is a condition in which the force of the blood is very high against the vessels. It is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVD), and… [+7421 chars]
Optometrist Ian Russell with images of the back of the eye where diabetes symptoms are often discovered. Photo / Paul BrooksThe eyes might well be the window to the soul, but they are also most certa… [+3923 chars]
Toronto/IBNS: A notification reportedly posted to social media by Toronto public health said it will be shortening hours at the city-run immunization clinics during the summer. According to the pos… [+1151 chars]
Quebec reports 202 cases in province, but spread in Nunavik still ‘unlikely’, says local health boardVaccination against the monkeypox virus is now available in Nunavik. The vaccines, which help mit… [+2482 chars]
MONDAY, July 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) â Researchers studying genes involved in Alzheimerâs disease have identified a new gene, called MGMT, that increases risk for this common dementia in women. … [+2205 chars]
At the completion of this CPD activity, optometrists will have developed their knowledge of diabetic eye disease management. Including: NOTE: Optomery Australia members can enter their details at th… [+23779 chars]
According to information from the Kanesatake Health Center (KHC), for the first time ever, the risk of contracting Lyme disease is now considered significant in the territory. KHC manager of nursing… [+5165 chars]
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ordered an additional 2.5 million doses of Bavarian Nordic's JYNNEOS, an FDA-licensed vaccine indicated for prevention of smallpox and monke… [+3702 chars]
Quebec reports 202 cases in province, but spread in Nunavik still ‘unlikely’, says local health boardVaccination against the monkeypox virus is now available in Nunavik. The vaccines, which help mit… [+2482 chars]
According to information from the Kanesatake Health Center (KHC), for the first time ever, the risk of contracting Lyme disease is now considered significant in the territory. KHC manager of nursing… [+5165 chars]
Every time Natalie Wayne climbs a mountain or goes speed skating, sugar pills are part of her equipment. Wright, who lives in Wakefield, Rhode Island, is a certified diabetes educator, an exercise ph… [+7451 chars]
KAWARTHA LAKES-If left untreated, rabies is almost always fatal. By the time symptoms appear, it’s too late for treatment. Did you know these two terrifying facts about rabies? I don’t normally writ… [+5655 chars]