Trillium Health Partners and the Ontario Government recently marked a historic milestone by breaking ground on The Peter ...

A groundbreaking clinical trial funded by the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) shows that physical activity can significantly improve outcomes for people with colon cancer. Researchers say the study is ...

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Marcelo Muñoz was waiting in line at a festival food truck, eyeing a batch of fried churros, when inspiration struck – an idea so sweet it could mark a seismic shift in the future of coronary artery ...

By Barbara Greenwood Dufour For many of us, getting a vaccine or other routine injection is not a pleasant experience. But there’s something comforting about the injection site being wiped with an ...

Dr. Frank Martino, President & CEO, William Osler Health System. As we begin a New Year, I reflect upon the exceptional dedication of staff, physicians and volunteers across Ontario hospitals who ...

Studies from the World Cancer Research Fund and the American Institute for Cancer research (AICR) say there is “strong probable evidence” that dairy products decrease the risk of colorectal cancer. 4 ...

The early months of 2021 will define health leadership as it advances. The recent approval and distribution of vaccines suggest to many that the global crisis will soon be over in a panacea-like ...

There are many challenges faced by healthcare workers for whom patient handling is a part of their daily job. While mechanical lifts make it much easier to move and lift patients and can help reduce ...

By Sheila Olley Anyone who has battled cancer knows the physical and emotional impact of the disease is life changing. For women who undergo mastectomy as part of their treatment for breast cancer, ...

Hazardous medications can cause toxicity or adverse effects to our health at low doses, and they include cytotoxic drugs. A cytotoxic drug can pose damaging action (e.g., carcinogenic, teratogenic, ...