Lisa Yang MD

11/14/2025

And just like that, changes CAN be made✅

Effective immediately, new rules limit when employers can ask for sick notes and will allow more time for health-care providers to spend with patients.

11/02/2025

Holistic veterinarian, Dr Becker and Rodney Habib co-authors of The Forever Dog, agree that we have to ditch synthetic scents. For the health of your fur babies, please leave these things in the store. If you’re looking for safe and natural alternatives, there are plenty of options. What ideas do you have?

10/30/2025

This is a huge concern. Maybe NB will gain more doctors due to this…

The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) is appalled with the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) government for their authoritarian legislation, words, and actions leveled at Quebec’s physicians.

Bill 2, rammed through the National Assembly by the CAQ this past weekend after an all-night sitting and using closure on legislation for the eighth time to end debate, means that doctors are worse off and so are patients.

Read the rest of our statement now: https://ow.ly/uoML50Xji5w

10/14/2025

It is now easier for New Brunswickers to test their homes for radon gas.

Starting today, you can visit your local library to get a free kit that includes a 90-day test and other important information about radon gas.

https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2025.10.0439.html

09/12/2025

I’m seeing more people who have knee and hip problems with foot issues. Did you know that stronger feet can start with a change in shoes? Shoes should not come to a point.

08/26/2025

Falls and broken hips shouldn't be a normal part of aging!
I often recommend this website and especially love the Calcium Calculator to see if you need to up your calcium-rich foods.

Your gift will immediately help to educate, empower, and support individuals and communities on bone health and in the risk-reduction and treatment of osteoporosis.

08/09/2025

07/15/2025

Stay cool as you can! 💦Drink more non-alcoholic and non-caffeinated drinks than usual.

🔥 Heads up, New Brunswick — Hot Temperatures & Wildfire Smoke Ahead ☀️

High heat and wildfire smoke are expected across the province Tuesday and Wednesday (July 15–16). These conditions can be tough on your lungs—especially if you have asthma, COPD, or other breathing issues.

✅ Stay indoors when possible
✅ Use a clean KN95 mask if you must be outside (Drop by NB Lung to get yours)
✅ Stay cool, stay hydrated, and check on vulnerable loved ones

🫁 NB Lung has tips to help you stay safe:

Learn more about and lung health: https://nblung.ca/environmental-health/heat-humidity/

Learn about keeping yourself safe during wildfire season: https://nblung.ca/2025/04/17/wildfire-season/

07/14/2025

Public Health has declared an outbreak of measles in the Sussex area.

If you develop symptoms, you should self-isolate from others in your household and contact Telecare at 811 for further guidance. If you have symptoms, do not go to the emergency department, clinic, work or school.

https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2025.07.0288.html

06/26/2025

Guard our babies brains 🧠. And ours too

More screen time is associated with more depressive symptoms, potentially due to shorter sleep and worse white matter organization during early adolescence. https://ja.ma/4kKhIEL

05/24/2025

Not all ticks look alike.
Plus it depends on the stage they're in. Be sure to protect yourself and your pets. And always do a thorough check, even if you haven't been anywhere near the woods. Deer are in our yards, gardens and parks. Look for safe, effective natural solutions whenever possible. You know what they say about "an ounce of prevention is like a pound of cure"!

May marks Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Lyme disease is transmitted through the bite of an infected nymph or adult female blacklegged tick. If you've been bitten or begin to show symptoms after spending time in tick-prone areas, contact your healthcare provider as soon as possible.


Learn more about the symptoms: www.bit.ly/3CiEqzx

03/26/2025

DNA-testing company 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy, which means the future of the company’s vast trove of customer data is unknown. Here’s what that means for your genetic data.