Knowing the early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s and dementia is vital if you are caring for an older person. Finding your keys in the refrigerator is often an indicator of fatigue or absent-mindedness, but it can also be a hint that you need to take measures to preserve your health. Half a million people […]

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This November marks Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Month, a time dedicated to spotlighting the unique challenges faced by patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)1. Canada has high rates of IBD, affecting over 320,000 people nationwide. As a result of our aging population, cases of IBD have steadily increased each year, snowballing into a growing problem […]

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Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States after skin cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.  Breast Cancer Awareness Month highlights the importance of timely diagnosis, it is a time to hail the survivors of breast […]

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Throughout September the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) raises awareness on pain and pain management. This year’s theme is “Research Pain. Manage Pain.” focusing on approaches to improving pain care. The Importance of Pain Awareness Month Around eight million Canadians live with chronic pain.  Chronic pain can have a profound effect on […]

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease and cancer are men’s leading causes of death.1 Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men worldwide, with more than 1.4 million new cases reported in 2020 alone.2  This alarming data is why there is the Movember movement for men’s health. No-shave […]

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On World Hepatitis Day, Medical News Bulletin celebrates the latest in hepatitis prevention, screening, and treatment research. World Hepatitis Day takes place on July 28th each year, coinciding with the birthday of the late Dr. Baruch Blumberg. Dr. Blumberg made significant contributions to the study and prevention of hepatitis B, one of the five strains […]

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In honour of Cord Blood Awareness Month this month, let’s find out what cord blood is and why it matters. Cord blood and tissue come from the placenta and the baby’s umbilical cord. Cord blood is collected after the birth of a baby, once the umbilical cord has been cut. This makes it a safe […]

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June 7 is International Tourette Awareness Day. Here we discuss four little-known, interesting facts about Tourette Syndrome. Nearly one in every 162 children has Tourette Syndrome. In the United States, only about 0.3% of children aged between six and seventeen have been diagnosed, which suggests that nearly half of the children who have this condition […]

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