We often hear about lifestyle being related to risk factors for chronic diseases. Recent self-reported data released from Statistics Canada on the Canadian Community Health Survey reveal the... Read More
Council on Health Promotion
On 6 February 2015 the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that Section 241 of the Criminal Code, prohibiting assistance with the death of a person, was void for a “competent adult person…who clearly... Read More
Doctors of BC’s Environmental Health Committee (EHC) recommends that the Agricultural Land Reserve Commission remain forceful, science-based, and transparent in protecting our remaining life-... Read More
Physicians have often been challenged by the lack of available treatment options for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The Council on Health Promotion’s Nutrition Committee would like to alert you to... Read More
“Drug driving” refers to driving while using impairing drugs. This includes illegal drugs such as cocaine, amphetamines, and heroin. It includes cannabis, which is illegal for recreational use but... Read More