8 Ways Stress Wrecks Your Body
Stress doesn't just affect your mental health. Your entire body feels it.
13 Silent Signs of Dementia (and How to Spot Them Early)
From sudden personality changes to poor financial decision-making, here are the 13 early signs of dementia you should never ignore.
The Truth About Fatty Liver Disease
Thought fatty liver disease was only a concern for heavy drinkers? Think again. Here's what you need to know about...
30 Old-Time Home Remedies That Actually Work
Honey to heal a wound. Cherries for gout. Cod-liver oil— blech!—to keep your eyes healthy. Your grandmother and her doctors...
What It Could Mean if Your Hands are Always Cold
The underyling cause could be benign—or a symptom of a more serious condition.
It’s Not Only Outdoor Pollution That Can Be Harmful
Surprisingly, the indoor air quality of our homes may be more hazardous than the air outside. Here’s how to make...
Name That Rash: 6 Common Skin Conditions (and How to Treat Them)
You know it's a rash, but what's causing it? Here’s how to tell a patch of psoriasis from a bout...
7 Signs of Disease Your Teeth Can Reveal
Dentists are trained to spot more than just cavities: these red flags may signal a health issue happening elsewhere in...
For Years, Her Excruciating Stomach Pain Would Strike at Random—And Doctors Were Stumped
Every time Genevieve made it to the ER, her debilitating symptoms would vanish as quickly as they'd appeared...
These Are the Heart Attack Symptoms That Are Most Frequently Misdiagnosed
Each year, 63,000 Canadians have a heart attack, and many of them are first told by doctors that the problem...
This Is What Happens When You Get Struck by Lightning
There’s a nine in 10 chance you’ll survive. But what are the lasting effects of being exposed to hundreds of...
What It Could Mean If You’re Always Waking Up at Night to Pee
Waking up to pee once every night is normal. Anything more than that could be a red flag for these...
She Was Sure Her Symptoms Were Lyme Disease—But the Bull’s Eye Rash Never Appeared
Vera thought she felt a tick bite her shoulder, but never saw the actual tick. Would the doctors take her...
This Young Woman Figured She Only Had a UTI—Until Her Kidneys Started Failing
Read the incredible true story of how doctors stopped at nothing to solve a medical mystery.
Silent Signs of Hearing Loss You Might Be Ignoring
If these symptoms sound familiar, it might be time to speak with your doctor.
Subtle Signs of Disease Your Feet Can Reveal
Are your tootsies trying to tell you something? It turns out the condition of your feet can alert you to...
Lyme Disease Isn’t the Only Tick-Borne Illness to Worry About
Unfortunately, a number of tick-borne diseases are on the rise across Canada. Keep an eye out for these telltale symptoms.
Silent Signs of Acid Reflux You Might Be Ignoring
Acid reflux can masquerade as everything from a cold to poor dental hygiene. Here are the red flags to watch...
Got a Twitch in Your Eye? Here’s What It Could Mean
The first step in solving this annoying condition is to determine the underlying cause.
Skin Cancer Symptoms You Should Never Ignore
With early detection, melanoma that’s still limited to the epidermis is virtually 100 percent curable. Here are the red flags...
This Toronto Man Had a Headache For 12 Years—But One Doctor Wouldn’t Give Up on a Cure
Could an experimental procedure provide relief from the unbearable pain?
Silent Signs You Could Be Suffering From Depression
High-functioning depression can seriously dent your quality of life, dampening your enthusiasm for work, school and family.
This is What Your Doctor First Notices About You
Your doctor's keen eye can pick up on a lot of silent clues about your health.
Doctors Thought This Three-Year-Old Had Appendicitis—Until the Surgery Started
To their surprise, little Daniel's appendix looked perfectly healthy. It was when they started moving the camera through his intestines...
10 Silent Signs of Kidney Cancer You Might Be Ignoring
Around 8,100 new cases of kidney cancer are diagnosed each year, according to the Canadian Cancer Society....
20 Symptoms You Should Never Ignore
Our bodies are always surprising us with new spots, bumps and aches. Here's when you should worry.
Doctors Thought This Young Girl Had Simply Pulled a Muscle—Days Later, She Was in the ER Screaming
Even after they'd ruled out appendicitis or a potential sports injury, 10-year-old Sophie remained wracked with pain.
Signs of Oral Cancer You Should Never Ignore
When it's caught quickly, oral cancer is easy to treat. Learn how to spot the signs and symptoms early on.
Silent Signs You’re Not Getting Enough Calcium
Calcium is an essential bone-building nutrient, but what happens if you don't get enough? If these symptoms sound familiar, it's...
Early Signs of Parkinson’s Disease You Might Be Ignoring
Tremors aren't the only symptom of this debilitating condition that affects 100,000 Canadians.
Are the People Around You Losing Their Hearing, Or Could *You* Be Losing Your Voice?
Learn how to spot the signs of strained vocal cords and other vocal cord disorders.
