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CTV Toronto: How awareness can prevent suicide The Windeler family believes if their son Jack had felt more comfortable talking about mental illness, he'd still be alive today. Pauline Chan has more.
|  Art for mental health Sketch is a Toronto arts program that was meant for homeless and at-risk youth, but it soon became clear that mental health was a common problem. |  Personalized medicine The federal government is spending more than $67 million to support personalized medicine, and a Toronto research team is working to make it a reality. Pauline Chan has more. |  Crosby's neck injury Pauline Chan talks about hockey star Sidney Crosby's neck injury, and how it could have gone unnoticed for a year. |  Therapeutic paws Hospital visits make patients feel good, and visits from man's best friend can be especially welcome. Pauline Chan reports.
|  Women's hearts Opera star Measha Brueggergosman is touring Canada to raise awareness of heart health, especially among women. Pauline Chan has more.
|  Skin cancer Despite the cold weather, it is no time to let your sunguard down as the risks of skin cancer still loom. CTV's Pauline Chan reports.
|  Dangerous Toxin Toronto researchers are probing a new strain of E. coli linked to deadly outbreaks around the world. Pauline Chan reports.
|  Neck injuries CTV's Pauline Chan talks to experts about the injury that Canadian skier Sarah Burke sustained.
|  Healthy Chinese Sunday night will be New Year's Eve for the Chinese Community. Pauline Chan has tips on healthy eating at feasts.
|  Pregnancy and sleep A Canadian researcher says pregnant women need to make sleep a priority to preserve their health and relationships. CTV's Pauline Chan reports.
|  Osteoporosis testing New research is examining how often osteoporosis tests should be conducted, and on whom. Pauline Chan has more.
|  Winter sports Skiing and snowboarding account for twice as many injuries as hockey -- and many are preventable. Pauline Chan has more. |  Drug coverage About one Canadian in 10 struggles with the cost of prescription drugs, a new study has found. Pauline Chan has more. |  Flu numbers So far this season, reported flu cases in Toronto are way down, but experts say don't let your guard down. Pauline Chan has more.
|  Trimming the fat Some experts offer advice for Mayor Rob and Coun. Doug Ford on their weight loss attempt. Pauline Chan has more.
|  Drugs and obesity Doctors are looking beyond diet and exercise in an attempt to bring the obesity epidemic under control. Pauline Chan has more. |  Fat burning The key to a post-holiday trimdown is to pick exercises that use your large muscles. Pauline Chan has more.
|  Cardiac arrest risk Pauline Chan investigates a study that shows residents of certain Toronto neighbourhoods have a significantly higher risk of cardiac arrest.
|  Acid reflux Acid reflux may seem like just a nuisance, but it can increase your risk for a type of cancer. Pauline Chan has more.
|  Dementia's symptoms Too many seniors are dismissing the signs of dementia as 'early aging,' a survey finds. Pauline Chan and Avis Favaro have more. |  Paper germs Washing your hands is supposed to rid them of germs, but drying with paper towel could expose them to bacteria. Pauline Chan has more. |  Atrial fibrillation A simple new device can help with a medical condition that affects electrical signals in the heart. Pauline Chan has more. |  Calcium awareness There's calcium to be found in dairy products, but also almonds and broccoli. Pauline Chan has more. |  Winter allergies Dust, mould and mites can make many people miserable during the winter months. Pauline Chan has more. |  Keeping resolutions Want to get more than two weeks use out of your new gym membership? Pauline Chan talks about keeping resolutions. |  Diabetes and vision The most common cause of blindness in diabetics can be caught early, but only in your doctor's office. Pauline Chan has more. |  Hospital food Scarborough General Hospital is seeking submissions from the public as it attempts to update its menu. CTV's Pauline Chan reports.
|  Sleep disorders A study which looked at police officers in Canada and the United States found a high number suffered from sleep disorders. CTV's Pauline Chan reports.
|  HIV vaccine Pauline Chan reports on a Canadian-made HIV vaccine that has been approved for human testing.
|  Hope Happens website Pauline Chan reports on a website created by CTV's Anwar Knight that offers inspiration to people facing cancer.
|  Tiny baby A baby that was born the size of a pop can in August and weighing just eight ounces is going home for the holidays. Pauline Chan has more details. |  Calling in sick The Ontario Medical Association has launched a new campaign aimed at encouraging sick workers to stay at home. CTV's Pauline Chan reports.
|  Wait times While Ontario's surgical wait times are better than other province's they are the longest they've been in 18 years. Pauline Chan has more. |  Santa-phobia Fear of Santa usually affects children under the age of seven but experts say it is nothing to worry about unless it interferes with daily activities. CTV's Pauline Chan reports.
|  Tippy toes How do ballerinas stand on the very tips of their toes for the Nutcracker? Pauline Chan has more.
|  Mall madness One major source of holiday stress can be finding parking at a packed mall. Pauline Chan has tips on staying calm.
|  Sexting overrated? A new study suggests that 'sexting' between teens isn't as common as some think. Pauline Chan has more. |  Digital hospital A site in north Toronto is about to become the home of North America's first fully digital hospital. CTV's Pauline Chan reports.
|  Violent video games Pauline Chan reports on violent video games and the effect they can have on boys.
|  Binge drinking Although Ontario teens are generally smoking and drinking less, some turn to the bottle at times of distress. Pauline Chan has more.
|  CAMH donation Three women with ties to the wealthy Thomson clan have given $30 million to the Centre for Addictions and Mental Health. Pauline Chan has more.
|  Party pressure Women are keeping pace with men when it comes to drinking alcohol and with the growing trend comes the health concerns. Pauline Chan has more details.
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CTV Health News
Abuse may cause DNA changes that increase suicide risk
Physical and emotional abuse in childhood may cause changes to DNA that increase the risk of death by suicide, say Canadian researchers, whose findings may one day lead to tests to determine suicide risk, as well as treatments to lower the likelihood of taking one's life.
Mental health at work: Creating safe workplaces
Research shows that one in five Canadians will experience a mental illness in their lifetime but employees are still unsure how to address psychological health in the workplace.
Landsberg, Hughes say toughest adversary is depression
Clara Hughes and Michael Landsberg have faced tough challenges in their lives -- Hughes as an Olympian and Landsberg as a no-holds-barred TV sports show host. But both Hughes and Landsberg agree the toughest adversary they've ever faced, is depression.
Celebrities, just like us, aren't immune to mental illness
Margaret Trudeau, figure skater Elizabeth Manley and singer Amy Sky may be Canadian household names leading seemingly perfect lives. But Canadians may not know that each woman has survived mental illness. Today, they're on a mission to convince ordinary Canadians living with mental illness that they can do the same.
