HPV immunization program cuts pre-cancer rates by more than half
British Columbia’s school-based human papillomavirus (HPV) immunization program is dramatically reducing rates of cervical pre-cancer in B.C. women, according to a new study.
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A Dietician’s Tips for Healthy Celebrations of Diwali
Diwali is a festive celebration where families and friends get together and eat a variety of flavourful food such as pakora, samosa, jalebi, gulab jamun, butter chicken, shahi paneer, dal makhani and even mango shakes.
New Urgent And Primary Care Clinic Opens To Serve Residents In Burnaby
“The new Edmonds Urgent and Primary Care Centre in Burnaby will help address gaps in everyday health care and make sure that residents of Burnaby and the surrounding area have an easier time accessing the care they need”
New York – Bengaluru Vision Statement 2019 towards Yoga Higher Education Accreditation released by Hon’ble Minister of HRD and Minister of AYUSH
In a historical move, the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) of India, released the New York-Bengaluru Vision Statement 2019 towards a Global Ecosystem in Yoga Higher Education through collaboration, mainstreaming and accreditation worldwide on 24th & 25th September 2019.
How to Achieve That Much Needed Balance for Health and Wellness
According to the World Health Organization, health is not just the absence of disease, but it is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.
Who should get Influenza (flu) & Pneumonia Vaccines?
Influenza Vaccines: Influenza, often called the flu, is a respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses. Influenza usually occurs every year in the late fall…
“NEEM: NATURE’S HEALING GIFT TO HUMANITY” book received the GOLD MEDAL AWARD in the category for health & wellness
The Jenkins Independent Publishing Group from USA has been announcing the winners of the 2019 Living Now Book Awards, recognizing the year’s best “Books for Better Living.”
Seniors around British Columbia to benefit from age-friendly supports
British Columbia communities are encouraged to support seniors so they can live active, socially engaged and independent lives, as $500,000 in a new round of age-friendly grants are open for application.
A Huge Public Response to Free Oral Cancer Screening Clinic
The goal of the clinic was to help reduce the barriers to oral cancer screening and support the prevention and early detection of oral cancer and pre-cancer. This year, this event had been a great success as over 300 people pre-registered for the clinic and over 400 patients were examined by the dental team.
Update on the potential risk of pulmonary illness associated with vaping products
Health Canada is advising Canadians who use vaping products to monitor themselves for symptoms of pulmonary illness (e.g., cough, shortness of breath, chest pain) and to seek medical attention promptly if they have concerns about their health.