Ontario now has more than 200 ventilators on standby in case the battle against swine flu takes a turn for the worse. Monica Matys has more.

The Christmas social season is about to begin. Monica Matys has tips on how to avoid contracting swine flu.

A new survey by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health finds that the drugs of choice for many teens are found right at home. Monica Matys has more.

Breast cancer affects millions of Canadian women, which in turn affects their families. But now, mothers in Toronto going through treatment can turn to a new program for help.

Health experts are watching closely to see how the swine flu virus is making its way through Ontario.

Monica Matys traces the journey of a dose of swine flu from the manufacturer to vaccination clinic.

It's expected that parents will soon be able to bring their school-aged children to get vaccinated against the swine flu virus. Monica Matys has more.

Comedian Mary Walsh is using her star power to help raise awareness of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Monica Matys has more.

The Hospital for Sick Children now offers some legal help to families with sick children and related legal problems, such as a deadbeat landlord or losing drug coverage. Monica Matys has more.

There are a number of things people can do to strengthen their immune system for cold and flu season -- and it's stuff you should be doing anyway. Monica Matys reports.

You can help save a life if you perform CPR on someone suffering through cardiac arrest. But Toronto has one of the lowest rates of bystander cardio-pulmonary resuscitation in the world. Monica Matys has more.

Monica Matys runs through her top five choices for websites to stay informed about swine flu.

Flu assessment centres are an emerging new weapon in the battle against swine flu. They help people who think they have swine flu get assessed. Monica Matys has more.

Children can catch up to 10 colds per year. Many products shouldn't be used on kids under age 6, but there are some drug-free remedies. Monica Matys has more.

More than 700 family physician offices have applied to administer the swine flu vaccine. But those who want to help out are frustrated by the vaccine shortage. Monica Matys has more.

Monica Matys talks to a health-care worker who got vaccinated against swine flu and suffered terrible side effects ever since.

The vast majority of young children are scared of needles, but there areways to ease the anxiety and pain. Monica Matys has more.

Dealing with a disease outbreak can take its toll on the psyche of health workers. A new online course aims to help teach them to deal with the pressures. Monica Matys has more.

A medical doctor tells Monica Matys what it's like to be sick with swine flu. Dr. Tom Stewart likened it to being hit by a truck. He's pro-vaccination.

Children can be prescribed Tamiflu if they get sick. But as flu activity grows, demand is temporarily outstripping supply in some areas. Monica Matys has more.

The Lieutenant Governor's Games will be marking its 25th anniversary. The point is for kids of all abilities to compete and have a good time. Monica Matys has more

Public vaccinations against the swine flu virus begin in Toronto on Nov. 2. Monica Matys explains how the process will work.

In the U.S., more than half the swine flu hospitalizations are people under the age of 25.

Toronto Public Health has unveiled where people can go to get immunized against the swine flu virus. Monica Matys reports.

Health officials are sending mixed messages on how to vaccine pregnant women against the swine flu virus. Monica Matys has more.

A new partnership between the Pink Tulip Foundation and the Girl Guides is talking to the girls about lifestyle factors and breast cancer. Monica Matys has more.

Government health officials say even though Canadians will get the swine flu vaccine later than some countries, Canadians will be innoculated faster. Monica Matys has more.

Confused about swine flu? Dr. Marla Shapiro talks about popular misconceptions with Monica Matys.

A recent poll has found about two-thirds of Canadians saying they don't plan to get vaccinated against swine flu. Monica Matys has more.

Swine flu is popping up, but Canada hasn't even begun testing its vaccine yet. Americans are already getting vaccinated. Monica Matys has more.

Well-nourished students are attentive students. Food programs help underprivileged kids stay fed. Monica Matys has more.

Researchers are finding that not only can air pollution damage one's heart and lungs, it may also be linked to appendicitis. Monica Matys has more.

With workers sitting in front of computers all day, more people are experiencing eye problems. Monica Matys reports.

While there's no harm in washing your hands to prevent the spread ofcold and flu viruses, a new study finds those viruses are spread most byspezzing and coughing. Monica Matys has more.

Familiarity can breed a sense of ho-humness in even good relationships. Monica Matys has tips for couples on maintaining sexual desire and intimacy.

It's a tall order to try and find someone not affected by cancer and today there was a unique public rally in Toronto that fought back in a very colorful way.

The bad news is breast cancer is still extremely common among Canadian women. But the good news is more women are surviving the disease. But what happens afterwards? Health reporter Monica Matys has the story.

A new breast cancer campaign is pushing boundaries. But will it be enough to raise awareness about the disease? Monica Matys reports.

Actor Michael J. Fox returned to Canada Thursday to talk about his Parkinson's Research Foundation. Monica Matys reports.

Ontario is expected to announce a three-phase plan on Thursday for fighting the flu this fall. Monica Matys has more.

An innovative organ-donation awareness campaign aimed at young people seems to be paying dividends. Monica Matys has more.

Canadian children might catch a break: Because of vaccine differences with the U.S., they might need only one flu shot instead of two. Monica Matys has more.

The 'Lose for Good' campaign has some some who successfully lost weight donating the equivalent in food to food banks. Monica Matys has more.

There are a wealth of over-the-counter medications should you find yourself becoming ill with the flu. Monica Matys has some tips.

Pregnant women and children will be among those at the front of the line for getting swine flu vaccines. Monica Matys has more.

There are new rules on how to treat ear infections, and it means using antibiotics far less often. Monica Matys reports.

Your shower head may well be a bacteria trap that can make you ill if you inhale the bugs. Monica Matys has more.

Researchers find that within two hours of exposure to roadside-quality air, peoples' blood pressure went up. Monica Matys has more.

Monica Matys speaks with Dr. Mehmet Oz, a regular on the Oprah Winfrey show whose own health show will be starting Monday on CTV.

A new report paints a picture of Ontario children on an unhealthy track that will lead them to reduced lifespans. Monica Matys has more.

There are things adults can eat, or at least supplements they can take, to help their emotional well-being. Monica Matys has that information and more.

Kids will be going back to structured lives again next week. Monica Matys has tips on how to get them ready to start tackling homework again.

Experts have some advice on how to protect the little ones from swine flu as they return to school. Monica Matys has more.

Doctors in Ontario would like to see youths under 14 banned from driving ATVs. Monica Matys has more on the safety risks.

Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children is unveiling its new emergency ward. It promises a bright space for families in dark times. Monica Matys has more.

The Mediterranean diet can help cut the risk of getting diabetes, but it can also help the newly diagnosed. Monica Matys has more.

Ankles are one of the newest frontiers in plastic surgery. Did you know some call ankle fat 'cankles'? Monica Matys has more.

Many kids simply drop out of sports, but there are ways to keep them thriving. Monica Matys has more.

There are a few simple things parents can do to make their child's first day of school as easy as possible. Monica Matys has more.

About one-quarter of childrens' hospitalizations for asthma occur in September. Monica Matys has tips on managing the condition.

Giving codeine to children after tonsillectomies can actually be dangerous for some of them. Monica Matys explains.

A new study on the vaccine that protects against HPV finds some problems, but concludes it is safe. Monica Matys has more.

A survey by the Canadian Medical Association finds that the lower the income, the more the recession has hurt a person's ability to keep themselves healthy. Monica Matys has more.

Ontario health officials want to get a handle on just how many residents have had swine flu so far.