Sun Awareness 2024
Skin provides our first line of defense against the world around us, and yet we so often abuse it without even a second thought. Every time we go outdoors, we expose our skin to the harmful effects of the sun’s…
April 10, 2024
Posted by London Drugs
The 4 most common cancers. Do you know their risk factors?
Cancer impacts most Canadians’ lives, whether that be from a personal diagnosis or with supporting a friend or family member affected by the disease. The Canadian Cancer Society estimates that about 2 in 5 Canadians will develop cancer in their…
April 10, 2024
Posted by London Drugs
Maintain your liver health
When you think about your health, your liver is probably not the first organ that comes to mind. Your heart, your lungs, and your kidneys probably all come to mind before your liver, but don’t be fooled—the liver plays…
March 13, 2024
Posted by London Drugs
Allergies: Nothing to sneeze at
As spring brings warmer weather our way and plants begin a new year of growth, many people will find themselves experiencing the symptoms of seasonal allergies. If you are one of those allergy sufferers, you may be wondering what…
March 13, 2024
Posted by London Drugs
Hepatitis C: Have you been screened for it?
Hepatitis C (HCV) is a viral infection that causes inflammation (swelling) of the liver. It spreads through contact with blood that has the hepatitis C virus in it, and it can lead to serious liver damage. For some people,…
March 13, 2024
Posted by London Drugs
Guard your heart health
Heart disease is the second leading cause of death in Canada and is a leading cause of hospitalization. In fact, about 1 in every 12 (or 2.6 million) Canadians aged 20 years and over live with diagnosed heart disease. However,…
February 13, 2024
Posted by London Drugs
Why is everyone talking about RSV?
Three things are certain each fall: cooler temperatures, pumpkin spice everything –– and an uptick in coughs and runny noses. With the kids back to school, people being indoors more often, and in close proximity to each other, viruses like…
September 20, 2023
Posted by London Drugs