Health Matters
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Cannabis and teens How to talk to your kids about marijuana. |
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Look out! Serious vision problems can creep up slowly, says local opthalmologist. |
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Ticks and skeeters Now that the warm weather is here, Manitobans will soon find themselves dealing with the usual array of summertime pests, including a multitude of insects and arachnids. |
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Positive parenting Helpful advice on a wide range of child-rearing issues is now just a phone call away. |
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Living in the present How visits can buoy people living with memory loss. |
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Pet alert Cats, dogs and 'fancy rats' all pose potential health risks. |
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Ear ache? New video offers tips on what to do when your child wakes up in pain. |
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High alert What you need to know about legalized cannabis. |
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Infection prevention Cleaning your hands throughout the day helps keep the doctor away. |
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Life saver Why you should call 911 when having a heart attack. |
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Check it out Colon cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death in this province. This year, 510 men and 360 women will be diagnosed with colon cancer, and 350 Manitobans will die from the disease. Learn how screening for colon cancer could save your life. |
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Slideshow: Busting myths about breast health The team at Winnipeg's Breast Health Centre has created a list of some of the more common myths about breast cancer. |
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Is your home child-proof? It doesn't take long for a toddler to get into trouble around the house. Here are a few tips to help ensure your home is as safe as possible. |
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Sick all night? Learn about a new ebook that offers parents advice on what to do when their kid has the stomach flu, including when to take them to the emergency department. |
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What you need to know about pinkeye Conjunctivitis, commonly known as pinkeye, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the clear membrane that covers the white part of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids. |
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Sleep safety for babies Most parents know that there is no shortage of baby products on the market. Unfortunately some are unsafe, or could be unsafe if not used properly. Some products designed to help babies sleep can fall into this latter category. |
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Falls prevention Each year, one in three adults over the age of 65 experiences a fall. And while that number goes up if you're over 80 years of age, it's not just older adults who are falling. Toddlers and children are also taking tumbles. |
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Time to immunize Where to get your flu shot. |
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Injury prevention How to keep your child out of the emergency department this summer. |
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Spot the tick The blacklegged tick is starting to become more prevalent in many parts of Manitoba. This poses a problem because these tiny arachnids are known carriers of Lyme disease, Anaplasmosis and Babesiosis. |
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Slideshow: the facts about sugar Experts say that "naturally occurring" sugar, like the kind found in fruits, vegetables and milk are part of a nutritious diet. But "added sugar," like the kind found in the kind found in soft drinks, can actually pose health significant health risks if consumed in large enough quantities. |
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How to choose the right sunscreen Choosing the right sunscreen - and applying it properly - can protect you against skin damage from the sun's harmful rays. |