HPV screening has replaced Pap smears in many countries, and several Canadian provinces are now following suit. Here’s why. For decades, the Pap smear has been the primary screening tool for cervical cancer in Canada, and anyone with a cervix who is over the age of 21 or who has been sexually active is advised
Month: October 2022
Being pregnant is difficult enough without having to figure out what you can and cannot do. Look no further! In this video, Dr. Shelby Dickison, OB/GYN, breaks down what you need to know about taking antibiotics while pregnant. Learn about some example situations where you might need to take antibiotics while expecting. Most importantly, Dr.
A team of researchers working with the CHILD Cohort Study (CHILD) has developed a simple new symptom-based screening tool that detects asthma risk in children as young as two years of age. The efficacy of the tool-;the CHILDhood Asthma Risk Tool, or CHART-;is detailed in a study published in the highly influential Journal of the
If you or a close family member is experiencing a mental health crisis, it might be scary or confusing for your kids. Here’s an age-by-age guide to help you know what to say. If you have a mental illness, or someone close to your child is struggling with their mental health, you may wonder if
Welcome to the world of sleep and isn’t it amazing just how much parents can still achieve on such a small amount of it!
As parents, we know it can be difficult to create healthy habits for kids. Dr. Dehra Harris, a Pediatric Psychiatrist with Washington University at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, shares some healthy lifestyle tips that can point your family in the right direction. “Do you ever feel like everything in the media about health is a
Without a doubt, the school phase is a significant period in your kid’s life. It’s the single most effective influence that decides how a person turns out. Choosing the best schools that are the proper fit for a child goes a long way in setting them up for academic success and, ultimately, their careers. So,
Pads and tampons got you down? These products offer a more eco-friendly approach to dealing with your period. The average woman has approximately 450 periods in their lifetime, which means they go through A LOT of (typically) single-use products. Not only is that a lot of trash, but it also doesn’t help that the standard