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Loss of appetite in babies
Feeding is a huge part of parenting — you give them a bottle to stop crying, nurse when they’re sick, and have a great time exploring different foods when they get big enough. So when your baby loses their appetite,…

Data privacy in healthcare, and why it matters to you
In 2020, the Finnish private psychotherapy service Vastaamo and its database of over 30,000 users was subjected to a malicious…

Why employees are looking for a boost in benefits
This spring, the unemployment rate in Canada hit an astonishing record low of 5.3%. What was already a tight labour…

What’s the best birth control for treating PCOS?
Choosing the right birth control to treat PCOS is tricky. Only certain types contain the right hormone balance. Learn more…

What are seasonal allergies and how do I manage them?
It’s officially spring. The days are getting longer, the grass is getting greener, and the trees are starting to bud.…

Don’t get burned out by burnout
Coping with a pandemic can feel overwhelming, exhausting and leave you drained. To make sure you’re at your best, take…

Paxlovid: what you need to know
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic it was hard to imagine the speed at which there would be vaccines…

Why you should check in on your mental health
Your mental health influences your take on life. It’s both precious and linked to your physical health. Nevertheless, mental illness…

Do I have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
Frequent stomach problems aren’t just a fact of life. Regular digestive issues could be symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.

The difference between psychiatry, psychology, and psychotherapy
Navigating mental health challenges can be difficult — especially with so many professionals who all seem to have complex titles…

How do I know if my child has a mental health problem?
It’s easy to think of mental illness as only affecting adults, but children are vulnerable to it as well. At…
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