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Not just in your head: The health effects of chronic stress in Black communities

This blog post was written by Dalhousie Medical School students Olamide Okedara and MacKayla Williams, with editing by Dr. Lisa Dennis, Kate McKesey and Jenelle Gowie (Co-president of the Black Medica...
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Why racial equity in the emergency department can’t wait

This blog post was written by Dalhousie Medical School students Tyler Agyekum and Ayman Ghanai, with editing by Dr. Antonia Sappong-Kumankumah, Dr. Claire Dawe, Kate Ash-McKesey, and Jenelle Gowie (Co...
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Skin conditions on darker skin: Are online searches reliable? 

This blog post was written by second-year Dalhousie Medical School students Kate McKesey and Eshan Arora, with editing by Dr. David Haase, Dr. Rylee Oosterhuis, and Jenelle Gowie (Co-president of the ...
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What to know about new guidelines for treating hypertension in Black patients

This blog post was written by second-year Dalhousie Medical students Gracious Kasheke and Gabrielle Clark, with editing by Dr. Jeremy Wood, Dr. Samuel Jessula, Dr. Claire Nowlan, Dr. David. Haase, Kat...
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A prescription for connection

When you think of a typical appointment at the doctor’s office, what comes to mind? Maybe a stethoscope or the blood pressure cuff. Most likely a health-care provider or two asking you what’s wrong. A...
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Top tips for healthy aging

Creaky joints, a sore back, difficulty balancing or taking the stairs – these are some of things we’re told to expect as we get older. But it doesn’t have to be that way. As we age, it’s normal to hav...
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7 health podcasts to stream this year

It’s a new year and the pressure is on to embrace the “new year, new me” mentality. You might be focused on making one big change in the coming months or maybe you’re moving away from performance-base...
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Make this your word for 2026

If improving your general health and wellness, taking steps to ensure a healthy old age or working to better your community are on your list of New Year’s resolutions for 2026, there’s one cheap, easy...
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How to keep the holiday cheer and skip the drama 

This blog post was contributed by Dr. Muna Chowdhury, a K’jipuktuk-Halifax family physician, GP psychotherapist and mom.  The holidays are a busy time full of food, fun and family. We go into th...
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5 reasons to thrift your gift

Everybody is hunting for the perfect gift this time of year, but many people aren’t finding it at the mall, big box store or online. They’re scoring unique items at second-hand stores, vintage markets...
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4 ways to weed out the junk in online health advice  

*If you’re experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to your closest emergency department – don’t wait. These days, it’s second nature to turn to the internet for answers to just about any ques...
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One Person One Record will help streamline healthcare in Nova Scotia

This blog post is based on the cover story originally published in the November 2025 issue of doctorsNS magazine. Pictured above: Halifax pediatric gastroenterologist Dr. Dave Burnett On Dec. 6, healt...
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