Rick Waines, a hemophiliac, was just one of the 2,000 Canadians infected with HIV through contaminated blood.
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Articles By Vanessa Hrvatin
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Tainted Blood: Looking back on the worst public health disaster in Canada
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Ticks, humming, tantrums: How an infection caused a rare disorder in a three-year-old Ticks, humming, tantrums: How an infection caused a rare disorder in a three-year-old
'My daughter was acting like she was possessed,' says Kerri Archibald, whose daughter was diagnosed with PANS/PANDAS, a rare neurological condition that happens in children.
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Why I had a labiaplasty Why I had a labiaplasty
Alexis had a labiaplasty to ease pain, but her advice for anyone considering the surgery for aesthetics: don't sleep with people who make you feel bad about your genitalia.
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Feeling anxious or depressed? Good luck getting care Feeling anxious or depressed? Good luck getting care
The pandemic has meant that many people had to choose between mental health care and paying rent, says Canadian Mental Health Association director.
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Even pregnant women are judged for gaining weight Even pregnant women are judged for gaining weight
People often assume that because weight gain is a natural part pregnancy, women aren’t stigmatized for it. That's not true.
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The psychology of gratitude The psychology of gratitude
Humans are good at detecting threat and focusing on negativity, but it's bad for our health.
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Grief is guaranteed in our lives: A call for a national plan Grief is guaranteed in our lives: A call for a national plan
'Canada has a dementia strategy and a mental health strategy, but grief gets lost in the mix.'
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PMPRB: Why lower drug prices may mean less access PMPRB: Why lower drug prices may mean less access
Drug pricing policy may sound dry, but even small changes can have a huge impact on people hoping for new treatments.
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The fight for funding life-saving glucose monitors The fight for funding life-saving glucose monitors
Lesley Graham says her daughter would be alive today if she could have afforded a continuous glucose monitor.
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Dense breasts should mean annual mammograms Dense breasts should mean annual mammograms
Most women aren’t aware they have dense breasts or that it’s a risk factor for cancer.