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We have written a number of articles that we hope will be of interest to you. This includes health guides for various medical conditions; news about drug development and regulatory issues related to Health Canada and the FDA; and other health-related topics. Clicking on the title of a Health Guide will take you to information on that medical condition. Or click on one of the listed topics, such as Industry News or Diabetes. You can also access recent articles by scrolling down the page or clicking an article under ‘Recent Articles’.

Health Guides – A comprehensive guide to managing your condition

Alzheimer’s Disease

An estimated 1.1 million Canadians are currently affected by dementia, both directly and indirectly. Whether you’ve experienced symptoms of dementia yourself or noticed them in a spouse, parent, friend, or grandparent, chances are you know someone who’s been affected. Use this comprehensive guide to understand hereditary risks, identify warning signs, and learn more about the

Alzheimer’s Disease

Weight Conditions (Overweight, Obesity)

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic disease that affects your airways. Your airways are tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs. If you have asthma, the inside walls of your airways become sore and swollen. That makes them very sensitive, and they may react strongly to things that you are allergic to or find irritating.

Asthma

Arthritis & Chronic Pain

Gastrointestinal Health

The esophagus is the tube that carries food and liquids from your mouth to the stomach. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) happens when a band of muscle at the end of your esophagus does not close properly allowing stomach contents to leak back into the esophagus. This often causes a painful burning feeling in your chest

Gastrointestinal Health

Cold & Flu

Urinary Incontinence & Bladder Control Health Guide

Cardiovascular disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD), also called coronary heart disease (CHD), is a disease in which a waxy substance called plaque builds up inside the coronary arteries. The buildup of plaque occurs over many years. Over time, plaque can harden or rupture (break open). Hardened plaque narrows the coronary arteries and reduces the flow of oxygen-rich

Cardiovascular disease

Migraines and Headaches

The pain of a migraine headache is often described as an intense pulsing or throbbing pain in one area of the head. However, it is much more; the International Headache Society diagnoses a migraine by its pain and number of attacks (at least 5, lasting 4-72 hours if untreated), and additional symptoms including nausea and/or

Migraines and Headaches

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Diabetes

Mar302021

Amarin Receives Approval for VAZKEPA to Reduce Cardiovascular Risk

Heart Health, Drug Development, Study Results

A round of applause for our research site physicians Dr Sam Henein and Dr Michael O’Mahony for their participation in the Amarin REDUCE-IT hypertriglyceridemia study!

Sep92025

Obesity & Weight Loss Health and Wellness Study Results

BMI Calculator, obesity, fecal microbiota transplant benefits

A Single Fecal Transplant Shows Lasting Health Benefits in Teens

Obesity & Weight Loss, Health and Wellness, Study Results

A groundbreaking study from the University of Auckland has found that a single fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) can provide obese teenagers with years of health benefits. FMT involves transferring gut bacteria from healthy donors to patients—in this case, through capsules swallowed over two days. While the idea may sound unappealing, the results are remarkable. The