Ottawa – April is Oral Health Month in Canada, an opportunity to highlight the essential role oral health plays in our overall health and well-being. This month also provides an opportunity to acknowledge the outstanding care provided by Canada’s six regulated oral health professions including dental therapists, dental assistants, denturists, dental technologists, dental hygienists, and dentists and thank them for …
Minister of Health talks on Diabetes Awareness Month
Ottawa- Diabetes affects approximately 3.7 million people, with more than 200,000 new cases diagnosed every year, making it one of the most common chronic diseases in Canada. This Diabetes Awareness Month and World Diabetes Day, our government reaffirms its commitment to make meaningful change in the lives of those affected by diabetes. On this occasion, I am proud to mark …
How to have a healthier gut?
LA – Experts say it is important to look after our well-being and make informed choices for a healthier gut and life. Weight loss should be about healthy, sustainable choices, not quick fixes that can harm your body. Look out for signs like frequent laxative use, obsession with bowel movements, rapid and unexplained weight loss, and a tendency to eat …