Helping you stay health informed

Be Prescription Wise

Prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines can help cure diseases and make you feel better. However, all medicines should be used carefully.

Grapefruit Caution

Certain drugs can cause serious or occasionally life-threatening effects if consumed in combination with grapefruit or its juice.

Naturally Healthy

When people use self-selected health products, whether conventional medicines or Natural Health Products, there are possible side effects or risks that must be considered.

Your Healthy Weight

The number of Canadians who are overweight or obese has increased dramatically over the past 25 years. As the rate of obesity has increased, so has the market for weight-loss products.

All about Influenza

In Canada, flu season usually runs from November to April and an estimated 10-25% of Canadians may get the flu each year.

Washing Germs Away

Washing your hands correctly (or using an alcohol-based hand rub) is the most effective thing you can do to protect yourself against a number of infectious diseases, such as influenza (the “flu”) and the common cold.

In Case of an Emergency

If a disaster happens in your community, it may take some time for emergency workers to get to you as they help others in desperate need. You should be prepared to take care of yourself and your family for a minimum of 72 hours.