Healthy thoughts & industry news Thoughts, inspiration, and stories about healthcare in Canada and beyond, brought to you by Maple Most recent General health Mental health Diet and nutrition Skin and hair care Sexual health COVID-19 How to Get Ozempic Prescribed For Weight Loss in Canada What is Ozempic and how does it work? From pharmaceutical ads to celebrity endorsements, it seems like Ozempic is everywhere. Yet, while most people have heard of it, Ozempic’s effects aren’t always as well known. Here’s everything you need to know about Ozempic, from how and who it works for, to where to find it.…Read more Can You Have an STI if You’ve Never Been Sexually Active? When it comes to sexually transmitted infections (STIs), most people assume that sexual activity is the only way they can be contracted. However, the reality is more nuanced. Sexually transmitted infections are a public health concern in Canada — rates have been increasing steadily for decades. STIs can cause a variety of symptoms and lead…Read more UTI vs. Kidney Infection: Understanding the Key Differences If you’ve ever had a urinary tract infection (UTI), you know how uncomfortable it can be. UTIs can affect the kidneys, bladder, and the connecting tubes, and millions worldwide have dealt with the common symptoms like pain, frequent trips to the bathroom, and that relentless urge to go. Without treatment, what starts as a simple…Read more How to Prevent a UTI When You Feel it Coming Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are extremely common around the world. Recent studies show UTIs affect over 400 million people annually, with over 50% of women experiencing at least one in their lifetime. Dealing with a UTI can really throw off your day. But by staying proactive—recognizing those first signs and taking steps to prevent it—you…Read more What Happens if You Take Two Birth Control Pills in a Day? Taking your birth control at the same time each day can become a habit that’s easy to manage. But life can be unpredictable, and disruptions can happen — maybe you get an unexpected call from a family member, or you lose track of time getting work done. After an interruption, you return to your routine…Read more Can a Yeast Infection Cause a False Positive Genital Herpes Test? Yeast infections, also known as vulvovaginal candidiasis, is a type of vaginal fungal infection that is caused by a form of fungus known as yeast, or candida. Yeast infections are not considered a sexually transmitted infection (STI) and can occur in other moist areas on the body like under breast tissue or between skin folds.…Read more Anonymous STI Testing: Your Guide to Testing Safely and Privately Is privacy or societal pressure holding you back from regular testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? You’re not alone—taking care of your sexual health is crucial, but sometimes it feels like there’s a lot in the way. With syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea cases rising steadily across Canada since 2012, it’s more important than ever to…Read more Should I Get Tested for STDs After Every Partner Infections and diseases spread by sexual contact can have a profound impact on both your sexual and reproductive health. There are over 30 different bacteria, viruses, and parasites known to spread from person to person through sexual contact with vaginal, anal, and oral sex. The World Health Organization estimates there are over 350 million new…Read more Restoring Gut Health After Stomach Flu We’ve all been there. Recovering from the stomach flu can feel like a marathon — your body is drained and your digestive system feels unsettled even after the worst is over. The good news? There are steps you can take to restore your gut health and feel like yourself again. Here’s how to gently nurture…Read more When is Cold and Flu Season As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, we welcome the comforting embrace of sweater weather and warm drinks. Unfortunately, sweater weather also signals the start of cold and flu season. Read on to learn when cold and flu season peaks and the most effective ways to protect yourself and your loved ones, so…Read more How Much Does Birth Control Cost in Canada? Birth control, also known as contraception, works by preventing pregnancy in several ways. Typically, conception occurs after ejaculation when millions of sperm enter the vagina and make their way up to the uterus, where one may fertilize an egg released from the ovaries during ovulation. Different methods of birth control interrupt this process—by increasing the…Read more Load More
