May 19, 2008 is World Hepatitis Day

While patient-led initiatives around the world are helping to raise awareness of chronic viral hepatitis, more support is needed from governments, global institutions, health organizations and the general public.

Hepatitis is a virus that affects the liver which is necessary in keeping our bodies healthy. There is a vaccine available in Canada to help prevent hepatitis A and B; currently there is no vaccine for the hepatitis C virus (HCV) which is spread through blood to blood contact.
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Arctic Biodiversity

In this publication, we show the link between environmental change, based on Inuit perspectives and direct observations, and biodiversity, which is the sum of all living beings and things. We summarize the many changes Inuit have reported as impacting biodiversity, such as the appearance of insects formerly not seen, and at the same time examine how local knowledge is crucial to adapting to changes in biodiversity. Finally, we discuss the connection between biodiversity and Inuit health and why changes in Arctic biodiversity will mean changes to human life in the Arctic.
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May is Foot Health Awareness Month

May is Foot Health Awareness Month. Don’t let foot pain take the spring out of your step!
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