As we mark World AIDS Day, it’s crucial to confront the stark realities of the global HIV epidemic and recommit ourselves to building a more equitable response. Despite significant progress in treatment and prevention, millions remain underserved, especially among marginalized populations. This year’s theme, “Unite to Reach All”, reminds us that only by combining science, […]
In a historic move, Canada has passed the first phase of the Pharmacare Act, introducing universal access to essential medications, including contraception and diabetes treatments. This legislation marks a significant step in expanding the country’s healthcare system and ensuring all Canadians have access to the medications they need, regardless of income or where they live. […]
The Black Creek Community Health Centre is proud to announce the launch of its comprehensive Black Community Health Strategy, accompanied by the introduction of a state-of-the-art Mobile Health Unit. This initiative is aimed at addressing health disparities and improving access to quality healthcare for Black communities in the Black Creek- Humber catchment area. It is a […]
A recent study has raised concerns over the safety of xylitol, a popular low-calorie sweetener found in numerous reduced-sugar products such as gum and toothpaste. According to the study, published in the European Heart Journal, individuals consuming the highest levels of xylitol faced nearly double the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and death compared to […]
Sickle cell disease is when red blood cells, which are normally round, are instead crescent shaped. The disease can have numerous symptoms including abnormal breakdown of red blood cells, delayed development, inflamed fingers or toes, shortness of breath, jaundice and extreme pain. More than 100,000 people suffer from the disease in the United States, with […]
The University of British Columbia, with the input of the Federal Government and a number of private contributors, gave 50 homeless people $7,500 each to use as they please. For obvious reasons, the project excluded people with severe substance, alcohol use or mental health symptoms. It required participants to have been homeless for less than […]
by Lincoln DePradine The COVID-related societal lockdown of two years ago and accompanying government-mandated measures, such as mask-wearing, may have been lifted. But an African-Canadian biologicals specialist and pharmaceutical industry veteran is warning against complacency with the Coronavirus, which has killed more than 44,000 Canada. Worldwide, COVID-19 has infected 601 million people, and is responsible […]
Editorial The claim that privatizing medicare saves money is fraudulent One does not have to look too far to find out that the Ontario Government’s claim – that in order to fix the hospital crisis we need to integrate private clinics to help deliver health care – is fraudulent. This government has never given up […]
Since Quebec Premier Francois Legault announced that his government will either fine or impose a tax on those who refuse to be vaccinated, the idea has found favour with a number of editorialists and persons who want to prevent the unvaxxed from putting the rest of us in jeopardy by spreading the virus. So far […]
The federal government introduced a bill in the House of Commons last Tuesday that would repeal mandatory minimum penalties for drug offences and some gun-related crimes. It would allow a judge to exercise discretion in imposing sentences that relate to the facts of the case, including considerations of the individual’s experience with systemic racism and […]
