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The National Treating gun violence as a public health issue could save lives
Toronto's board of health has accepted a report based on months of research advocating that it treat gun violence like any other threat to the health of Torontonians.
- 2018
- 00:02:11
- 13-14
- Added on: 08/03/2018
The National How summer beach fun is being made accessible for the disabled
The National takes you to Inverness, N.S, for a look at how summer beach fun is being made more accessible for the physically disabled.
- 2018
- 00:02:22
- 13-14
- Added on: 08/03/2018
The National Preventing teen pregnancies: IUDs recommended over pills
Analysis by the Canadian Paediatric Society shows intra-uterine devices are more effective than the pill in preventing pregnancy.
- 2018
- 00:04:40
- 13-14
- Added on: 07/27/2018
The National Tracking ticks to prevent rise in Lyme disease
The risk is still relatively low and experts say the threat of Lyme disease shouldn't keep you from going outdoors — but they do have tips on how to avoid ticks.
- 2018
- 00:03:00
- 13-14
- Added on: 07/26/2018
The National Canada's LGBT seniors fear discrimination in elder care
Many of Canada's LGBT seniors fear discrimination in elder care, believing they'll have to once again hide their pride to avoid prejudice.
- 2018
- 00:07:15
- 13-14
- Added on: 07/11/2018
The National Marijuana legalization gives 420 and cannabis culture a different meaning
With marijuana legalization on the horizon, 420 and cannabis culture are beginning to have a different meaning. For many people, that will mean decriminalizing the drug, and that will be a big deal for those who have criminal records for simple possession of marijuana.
- 2018
- 00:07:10
- 15-17
- Added on: 06/12/2018
Ideas The Fat Wars (Part 2 of 2)
North Americans have been waging a war since the early 20th century, on two main fronts – health and fashion. "We have turned thinning into a new religion in this country," observed Roberta Seid, social historian and author of Never Too Thin: Why Women are at War with their Bodies. The second part of this two-part series traces the evolution of ...
- 1997
- 00:55:11
- 13-14
- Added on: 06/05/2018
Ideas The Fat Wars (Part 1 of 2)
In 1978, Susie Orbach wrote her ground-breaking book Fat is a Feminist Issue. She hoped that children growing up then might be free of the disabling body-image and eating problems that had so beset her generation. But despite the inroads of feminism, women's obsession with weight did not decrease over the next two decades, and men became preoccupied by body image ...
- 1997
- 00:55:49
- 13-14
- Added on: 06/05/2018
CBC News #Beyond94 – From residential school to one of Manitoba's first Indigenous nurses
Ann Callahan began residential school in the 1930s at age four. Despite facing challenges she pursued higher education, becoming one of the first Indigenous nurses in Manitoba.
- 2018
- 00:07:20
- 13-14
- Added on: 05/18/2018
CBC News What is Jordan's Principle?
Advocates say it's high time the federal and provincial governments address the inequalities facing First Nations children in health care once and for all.
- 2017
- 00:00:41
- 13-14
- Added on: 05/17/2018
The Nature of Things Myth or Science: The Power of Poo
Dr. Jennifer Gardy lifts the lid on poop to discover if it’s myth or science that we’re flushing a valuable resource down the toilet. Every year, worldwide, we produce nine billion kilograms of the stuff — six metric tons each over our lifetime. From human poo to animal poo, researchers are embracing the brown stuff. They believe it’s scientific gold, ...
- 2018
- 00:45:01
- 13-14
- Added on: 05/17/2018
The National Drinking bottled water could be bad for your health
Drinking bottled water could be bad for your health. A CBC Marketplace investigation found that many Canadian bottled water brands contain microplastics. Those microplastics can enter a human's bloodstream and stay there, however the potential impact on people hasn't been studied.
- 2018
- 00:02:55
- 13-14
- Added on: 05/02/2018
The National Career-ending injuries affect musicians too
Career-ending injuries aren't exclusive to athletes — severe back, neck or arm injuries can also have a serious impact on musicians. There is a solution though: a unique Canadian clinic helps make sure the world's best musicians don't have to play through the pain.
- 2018
- 00:04:55
- 13-14
- Added on: 04/03/2018
The National Canada's struggle to provide health care to northern communities
Canada is struggling to provide health care to northern communities, according to one doctor who travels monthly to provide his services. Dr. Mike Kirlew says that the level of care his patients in northern communities have access to is not even close to what is available to other Canadians.
- 2018
- 00:13:54
- 13-14
- Added on: 03/27/2018
The National Weight Watchers' new plan draws heavy criticism
WeightWatchers' new plan to help youth stay healthy is drawing heavy criticism from dietitians. The company says it's not just focusing on calorie-counting anymore but rather healthy eating. However, WeightWatchers is now facing calls to cancel its offer by the U.S. National Eating Disorders Association, which says the issue of obesity goes deeper than what you eat.
- 2018
- 00:04:53
- 13-14
- Added on: 03/08/2018
Marketplace Carrying Our Children
When we put a child on a school bus we are sure that everything has been done to ensure a safe journey, but school bus companies operate as if this was too much to ask. In fact some buses are in such bad condition it isn’t even safe for other vehicles to share the road with them. Spot-checks across the ...
- 1998
- 00:20:59
- 13-14
- Added on: 03/02/2018
The National Sports drinks and energy drinks unhealthy for kids and teens
Most children and teens shouldn't consume sports and energy drinks, and the products should no longer be marketed to them, the Canadian Paediatric Society says. In a new position statement, the society said sports drinks are high in sugar, which contributes to the obesity epidemic as well as dental cavities.
- 2017
- 00:01:58
- 9-12
- Added on: 02/12/2018
The National Do Canadian schools need a food services makeover?
A coalition of food security advocates and parents say Canadian schools are doing a poor job at promoting health and nutrition and are calling for a new unified national food policy.
- 2017
- 00:02:08
- 9-12
- Added on: 02/12/2018
CBC Docs POV The Caregivers' Club
Relatives of dementia victims call themselves members of "the club no one wants to join." The Caregivers' Club follows three families on a devastating but ultimately inspiring journey thousands of families will be forced to take as Canada ages. Their stories go far beyond the practical problems of navigating the healthcare system, and into the psychological challenges of coping with the deterioration ...
- 2018
- 00:44:13
- 13-14
- Added on: 01/16/2018
News in Review - December 2017 Mind, Body and Spirit: Exploring Healthy Options
The Canadian government considers this country to be in a health crisis. Obesity, diabetes, cancer and mental health issues are on the rise and taking a toll on the country’s health services. But we can all take steps now to live a healthier and longer life. The CBC’s health reporter Christine Birak takes us through just a few of the ...
- 2017
- 00:12:20
- 13-14
- Added on: 12/20/2017
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CBC Docs POV Sickboy
Follow 29-year-old yoga instructor Jeremie Saunders as he lives openly with cystic fibrosis (CF) and looks for ways to remove the stigma attached to chronic illness and disease. Jeremie has grown up in Halifax dealing with CF, with a daily routine that involves using an atomizer and taking dozens of prescription pills. But he keeps a positive outlook and chooses ...
- 2017
- 00:44:12
- 13-14
- Added on: 11/30/2017
Small Talk Life
This Small Talk episode explores the meaning of life, how to live one that is fulfilling and what that means.
- 2017
- 00:02:26
- 5-8
- Added on: 11/20/2017
Small Talk Fears
This episode of Small Talk looks at the idea of fears, how to face them and why it’s helpful to face them.
- 2017
- 00:02:07
- 5-8
- Added on: 11/20/2017
The Nature of Things ADHD: Not Just For Kids
It used to be just for kids, but not anymore. ADHD: Not Just For Kids aims to dispel the myths and stigmas about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, a condition that many people, kids and adults alike, often live with for years, unrecognized or misdiagnosed.
- 2017
- 00:44:08
- 13-14
- Added on: 10/25/2017
The Nature of Things Dad and the Dandelions
A filmmaker tries to unlock the mystery behind his father's blood cancer, Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Is there a connection to golf's manicured perfection? In the world of pearl white bunkers and velvety putting greens, Andrew Nisker discovers that these “greenspaces” are anything but. Along the way he meets numerous experts including Jay Feldman, urban planner and Executive Director of the non-profit ...
- 2017
- 00:44:09
- 13-14
- Added on: 10/24/2017
