PRINCE GEORGE- Every day it seems like their is a new top ten list of foods that are bad for you and while some foods are healthier than others it's a spectrum of choices that lead to a healthy lifestyle. "the thing about it is people always tend to categorize foods as either healthy or unhealthy or call them bad ...

PRINCE GEORGE-The BC Center for Disease Control reports that three children have died across the province as influenza cases continue to rise and children who are not vaccinated are increasingly at risk.Northern Health region features the lowest childhood vaccination rates across the province with less than 10 percent ...

PRINCE GEORGE-Over 9500 British Columbians live with HIV, however thanks to medical research it is no longer death sentence.Now day's we have two medications to protect against HIV, the first being PrEP."Prep is pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV," explains Brett Chaisson, pharmacy manager, Third Ave pharmacy. ...

PRINCE GEORGE-Go onto social media and you'll find fad diets and exercises through #fitness or #gym but underlying it is young teen boys who are developing body image issues wanting to look like their favourite superhero."Muscle dysmorphic disorder is a mental health condition where someone has an intense preoccup...

PRINCE GEORGE-Searing pain, rashes and fluid filled blisters that burst and crust over. All of these are symptoms of their varicella virus, also known as shingles, and for Tamara Stanners her vision was at risk.Tamara's shingle journey began with her going for a walk with her son and discussing booking a shingles appoi...

PRINCE GEORGE-BC Cancer has launched a new cancer screening program that allows to detect tumours earlier saving countless lives in the process and it only takes 10 minutesThe screening process utilizes a low dose CT scan that takes thousands of pictures inside your body allowing the doctor to take a look at sections o...

PRINCE GEORGE-Icy weather is upon us and if you're not careful you could end up slipping on a patch. Falls can not only cause physical injuries, but emotional damage as well.People who fall once become quite afraid of going out and, doing things because they know of that risk and so they can either avoid doing certain ...

PRINCE GEORGE- As the days get shorter and the mercury dips below zero, some people begin to notice a decrease in their overall mental wellbeing, but why is it a seasonal occurence?"It's really a science that's not 100% confirmed, but there is a lot of belief around the lack of vitamin D for the sunlight," sa...

PRINCE GEORGE-Canada has experienced an Ozempic shortage for the past few months and currently their is no end in site. Brett Chiasson of Third Avenue Pharmacy believes the shortage stems from increased use and the federal government not wanting to pay top dollar.One of the more common off label uses for it has been fo...

PRINCE GEORGE- Trick or treating can be an exciting experience for kids but for some parents the worry of how candy can affect kids overall health can be the spookiest part of the season. Lise Luppens, a Population Health Dietitian from Northern Health, provides some recommendations on striking a balance."Before t...