What if you or one of your parents experience depression later in life, and the doctor prescribes an antidepressant? It’s important to understand the health risks and take careful steps to minimize them, especially if other medications are being taken as well. As we get older, medication management becomes trickier...
Many millions of people worldwide will suffer from a mental health disorder at some point in their lifetime. Adderall and Xanax are drugs used to treat serious mental health conditions. Taking them together without proper diagnosis and supervision by a physician can lead to unwanted results, potential addiction, and a...
Everyone wants to keep their health information private and secure. It can be concerning to hear news about recent data breaches reported by financial institutions (CapitalOne, Desjardins), health services providers (LifeLabs), and genetic testing companies (Veritas). With the increasing access to affordable genetic testing options for consumers, how can individuals...
Updated July 8, 2025 When parents see their child continually struggling to concentrate and complete homework on time, they may seek to confirm ADHD diagnosis and treatment. Often, medication can help children (and adults) diagnosed with ADHD improve focus and memory and inhibit impulsive behaviours. Although ADHD medication seems to be...
A cancer diagnosis hits hard. Despite the stress, patients must learn about their treatment options to have fully informed discussions with an oncologist and other specialists on treatment decisions. If your treatment plan includes surgery to remove a tumor, there are a few things you should know to help ensure...
Updated October 29, 2021. All osteoarthritis and arthritis sufferers know that this condition can severely affect your ability to lead an active life. Its trademarks are stiff and swollen joints and lots of limiting pain. Standard treatments for relief of pain and stiffness call for cortisol injections, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs),...
All medications have the potential to cause unwanted effects such as nausea, dizziness, stomach upset, rashes, and other issues. These adverse effects can be caused by drug allergy or by drug intolerance. Pills contain ingredients that are supposed to improve a medication’s taste, colour, absorption, or shelf life. Some of...
Updated July 31, 2023 Many people struggling with depression and anxiety look to vitamins and supplements as a natural alternative or complement to pharmaceutical antidepressants. But are they safe and effective? New clinical studies show the promising role of some vitamins and supplements in improving mood symptoms. However, research indicates that...
Becoming a mother is a time of immense happiness for most women. But new mothers also experience frustration, worry, disappointment and guilt. Postpartum “baby blues” are common and typically start days after birth and last up to two weeks. Symptoms include mood swings, anxiety, tearfulness, and trouble sleeping. Sometimes this...
Updated January 22, 2026 It isn’t news to most women that many birth control pills come with a variety of side effects. One of these side effects is an increased risk of developing a blood clot. Stories of young women and girls suffering stroke or death have been
