(NC)—When you think of the word “orphan”, the image that first comes to mind may be a child without parents. However, you may not associate the term “orphan” with a type of disease, but orphan diseases are those diseases or disorders that are extremely rare. According to theCanadian Organization of Rare Disorders, presently one in [...]

(NC)—Picture this: One day, you start to feel unwell and assume you have caught the common cold. Your symptoms, however, persist without any signs of improvement. Then imagine you start to develop a rash or skin sores, a bloody nose and shortness of breath, and the simple act of walking causes you pain in your [...]

(NC)—It is not uncommon these days to turn on your television, tune into your radio, or flip open the newspaper and read about the number of Canadians living with a type of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, or lung disease. But what if you were diagnosed with an illness that does not capture a segment on [...]

(ARA) – From eating better foods to getting an adequate amount of sleep and exercise, we’re a very health-aware society. So why is it that many Americans routinely overlook one of the cornerstones of good health? While nearly 70 percent of Americans say they want to be healthier five years from now, just 51 percent [...]

(ARA) – Do you have a cold that just won’t go away? The aisle at your local drugstore is overflowing with different cold medicines, and choosing the right one feels like a gamble with your wallet taking the hit at every purchase. Without a cure, the common cold is a treat-the-symptoms illness and that’s where [...]

(ARA) – With heart disease the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it’s time to listen to your heart and get the right kinds of fats into your daily diet. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends consuming polyunsaturated fats, specifically omega-3 fatty acids, for heart [...]

(NC)—Nature is renewed after its winter slumber and many of us feel that spring is the perfect time to take inventory of our health and well-being. Studies show that, as a whole, Canadians are making a more conscious effort to live healthier lives. A recent Ipsos Reid survey commissioned by the Canadian Health Food Association [...]

(NC)—Health specialists tell us that high blood pressure often exists with no symptoms at all. If left unchecked, however, it may lead to heart attack and stroke, as well as aneurysms, cognitive decline, and kidney failure. For some of us, the blood pressure rises purely by the worry of a medical condition, and it can [...]

(NC)—It’s the central organ of our entire body, but how many of us take our own heart for granted? It operates for us day and night, constantly pumping the necessary oxygen and blood nutrients right up to the brain, and right down to the end of our toes. If you don’t think about your heart [...]

(NC)—The uptake of colon cancer screening is improving due to better tests that are more convenient and don’t interfere with lifestyle. With just one sample required now – versus multiple samples required in the past – healthcare providers say this test is far easier and convenient for everyone to comply. The new “immunochemical” methods, in [...]