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Choosing a Blood Pressure Monitor for 2025

Learn how to select the right home blood pressure monitor for accurate readings. Our guide includes top-rated models for 2025 and key features to consider for your health.

Urgent Call for Plasma Donations in Ottawa

Canadian Blood Services issues an urgent appeal for plasma donors in Ottawa. Your donation is critical for life-saving treatments. Find out how you can help today.

Healthy Foods That Cause Blood Sugar Spikes

Nutritionists reveal how smoothies, oatmeal, and other 'healthy' foods can cause glucose spikes and crashes. Learn the GI/GL difference and simple tricks for steady energy.

Tarantino Calls Paul Dano the 'Weakest Actor in SAG'

Director Quentin Tarantino launched a scathing critique of actor Paul Dano's performance in 'There Will Be Blood,' calling him the 'weakest actor in SAG.' Get the full story on the shocking Hollywood feud.

Windsor Blood Donation Centre Now Accepts Whole Blood

Windsor's Plasma Donor Centre is fully booked after starting to accept whole blood donations. Canadian Blood Services cites soaring demand, with appointments needed to support a critical national supply.

Food Bank Use at Alarming High in Canada

Food bank reliance in Canada has hit a critical level. Learn the key facts and discover concrete ways you can support your community during this urgent time of need.

Gazette Christmas Fund Returns to Aid Montrealers

The Gazette Christmas Fund launches its annual campaign to help Montrealers facing housing insecurity and financial hardship. Last year, over $844,000 was raised, providing direct aid to thousands.

Ottawa Heart Study Changes Global Patient Care

A groundbreaking Ottawa Heart Institute study reveals patients with successful atrial fibrillation ablation can safely stop lifelong blood thinners, drastically changing global treatment protocols.

Canucks' Tyler Myers Uses Blood Work for NHL Season

Vancouver Canucks defenceman Tyler Myers explains how advanced blood work and vitamins are helping him navigate the NHL's condensed schedule, as the team deals with multiple injuries including Thatcher Demko.

Humboldt Broncos Launch Blood Donation Campaign

The Humboldt Broncos hockey team partners with Canadian Blood Services in a powerful new campaign to honor the 2018 bus crash victims and save lives through increased blood donations across Canada.

Scan QR Codes to Fight Hunger in London

London Mission Services introduces a groundbreaking QR code campaign allowing residents to instantly donate food items to those facing hunger in their community.

Transplant Québec CEO baffled by agency merger decision

Transplant Québec's CEO expresses bafflement over Quebec government's controversial decision to merge the specialized organ donation agency with broader blood operations, raising concerns about transplant system effectiveness.

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