Conditions

Not feeling well? Learn how to spot the signs of various health conditions, as well as the latest in prevention, treatment, and home remedies to jump start your recovery.


The Stages of Alzheimer’s: How the Disease Really Unfolds

This is what caregivers can expect from loved ones at each stage.


The Serious Health Risks Tall People Need to Know About

If people tend to look up to you, this is health news you'll want to remember—and discuss with your doctor.


9 Crazy Old-Time Remedies That Were Used to Treat the Flu

It wasn’t so long ago we were draining patients’ blood and numbing them with whiskey.


If You Have These Types of Dreams, You Could Be at Risk for Dementia

If you often have scary dreams, it could be a sign of a sleep disorder that dramatically raises your risk...


Why This 15-Year-Old’s Treatment for Germ Cell Tumour Suddenly Stopped Working

What first appeared to be a germ cell tumour—one of the most common cancers found in teens—turned out to be...


What Happens to Your Body When You Crack Your Back

That short moment of relief from back cracking is likely doing more harm than good. Here's what doctors advise.


10 Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Every Adult Should Know

If you or a loved one experiences these subtle but possibly serious symptoms of memory loss, confusion, and trouble focusing,...

6 Reasons You Always Have Watery Eyes

Watery eyes are a symptom of various health and eye issues—some causes of watery eyes could be infectious or even...


This Simple Trick Helped Me Overcome Panic Attacks

Panic attacks strike an estimated 10 per cent of Canadians. Here's how one woman developed a coping strategy that keeps...


Mysterious Hand Tremors Plagued This Texas Man Since Preschool—Until He Found a Cure

Hand tremors made it so Kyle, for his whole life, was unable to hold a cup of coffee or sign...


11 Fever Blister Remedies That Actually Work

Whether you call it a fever blister or a cold sore, there's no denying this common condition is painful. Although...


Ice or Heat: What’s Best for Your Pain?

From muscle aches to sprains to headaches and more—knowing when to apply ice or when to apply heat could speed...


The Surprising Connection Between Sleep Deprivation and Aging

It turns out the older we get, the more likely we are to suffer from sleep deprivation. Dr. Julie Carrier,...


10 Types of Arthritis You Could Have—and How to Tell the Difference

Arthritis isn't just arthritis. It's a surprisingly large collection of different conditions—though they all have one thing in common: achy...


14 Things Only People with Anxiety Will Understand

Living with anxiety is immensely difficult, and those who have never experienced it often have trouble understanding it. Here are...


11 Silent Signs You Have a Kidney Infection

Head to your doctor for antibiotics if you're showing these signs that a urinary tract infection has travelled to the...

Living with Epidermolysis Bullosa: The Worst Disease You’ve Never Heard Of

To pay tribute to Jonathan Pitre, who passed away on April 4, 2018 at the age of 17, here is...


This Is What Really Causes an Enlarged Heart, According to a Heart Doctor

An enlarged heart is a serious condition, but luckily, there are usually signs something's wrong long before diagnosis.


Urinary Incontinence: The Common Health Problem in Men That No One Talks About

Guys, urinary incontinence isn't just for women. Here's everything men need to know about bladder leakage but were too embarrassed...


The Real Reason Stephen Hawking Outlived His Fatal Disease By 55 Years

We knew him as the brilliant physicist who deepened our understanding of black holes and the theory of relativity. But...


8 Earache Remedies—and Which Ones Are Worth Trying

It's a common health mystery: Why does your ear hurt? And, more importantly, how do you stop the pain? We...


7 Silent Signs of Serotonin Syndrome

Symptoms can range from mild to severe—and if left untreated—can even be deadly.


What You Need to Know About Hepatitis in Canada

You don't need to be a globetrotter to contract hepatitis —you could be putting yourself at risk right here in...


This Veterinarian Couldn’t Breathe Properly—and Doctors Didn’t Know Why

Months after he was kicked in the head by a horse, Robert's injuries began to heal and he was able...


The 6 Foods That Could Absolutely Kill Your Sex Drive

Looking to get lucky tonight? Better stay away from these un-sexy eats, which could do a number on your skills...


Ocular Migraines: The Scary Health Problem No One Talks About

Seeing spots, flashes, or blurry vision? You may be having an ocular migraine, more accurately called a migraine with aura....


Everything You Should Know About Non-Allergic Rhinitis

Is your nose acting up again? Maybe you should start eating spicier foods.