Conditions
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5 Conditions That Can Be Treated with Medical Marijuana—and 3 That Probably Can’t
Find out if medical marijuana is right for you, and where further research is still needed. -
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.... -
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... -
52 Psychology Terms You Keep Using Wrong
Everyone likes to sound smart when talking about psychology—but do you really know what... -
5 Ways to Prevent Breast Cancer, According to Science
Breast cancer is a killer, but as many as half of all cases in Canada... -
8 Home Remedies for Indigestion You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner
Got a bad case of indigestion? Instead of rushing to the drugstore for an over-the-counter... -
6 Reasons You Always Have Watery Eyes
Watery eyes are a symptom of various health and eye issues—some causes of watery... -
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...
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These 9 Diseases Are the Most Deadly in the World
Ischemic heart disease, also called coronary artery or heart disease, is one of the leading... -
8 Unsolved Medical Mysteries That Still Stump Doctors
Modern medicine still struggles to understand these rare and complex cases. -
10 Signs of an Ulcer You Should Never Ignore
Pay attention to these ulcer symptoms and talk to your doctor if you’re concerned... -
13 Jobs That Can Up Your Risk for Cancer
Is your job making you sick? If it's listed here, the answer might be yes.... -
8 Silent Signs of Testicular Cancer You Should Never Ignore
An estimated 1,100 Canadian men were diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2017—around 45 died from the disease.... -
7 Things That Could Happen If You Sleep on an Old Mattress
These are a few reasons why it might be a good idea to buy a new mattress. -
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... -
11 Fever Blister Remedies That Actually Work
Whether you call it a fever blister or a cold sore, there's no denying this...
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Why Binge Drinking Is on the Rise in Canada—and Why It’s So Dangerous
More than 15 per cent of Canadians are regularly bingeing on booze. We take stock of... -
6 Binge Drinking Warning Signs to Watch For
Dangerous drinking is on the rise with more than 15 per cent of Canadians regularly bingeing... -
16 Anti-Inflammatory Foods to Eat to Reduce Pain
Fill up on these nutritious whole foods to nourish your body and stop pain. -
Ice or Heat: What’s Best for Your Pain?
From muscle aches to sprains to headaches and more—knowing when to apply ice or... -
What Does Poison Ivy Look Like? How to Identify and Avoid It
About 85 per cent of people are allergic to this poisonous plant. If you're one of... -
What You Need to Know About Warts—and How to Get Rid of Them
Luckily, 65 per cent of warts will go away on their own. But if you have... -
5 Myths About Ticks—Busted!
When you get bit by a tick, it leaves its head under your skin, right?... -
The Scientific Explanations Behind 22 Quirky Body Reactions
Science unlocks the mysteries behind the strange and obscure things that our bodies do every day.
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The Weird Reason Your Mosquito Bites Itch for So Long
During summer, one of the main ways people burn calories is scratching mosquito bites. Okay,... -
4 Things About Lyme Disease You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner
There were 987 cases of Lyme disease reported in 2016. Find out what you can do to... -
Lyme Disease and Beyond: 5 Ways Ticks Make You Sick
These are the tick-borne illnesses you can contract in Canada. Find out which symptoms to... -
I Was Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at 27—Here’s What I Learned About Myself
The good news: there was no sign of a stroke. The bad: my brain was... -
This Scottish Farmer Was Crushed By a Cow—and It Saved His Life
The bizarre medical story of how a major injury prevented a deadly cancer. -
11 Surprising Triggers of Spring Allergy Symptoms That Aren’t Pollen
Steering clear of flowers and trees will get you only so far during allergy season.... -
What Causes Vertigo? 15 Things Neurologists Wish You Knew
The spinning, dizzying loss of balance which earmarks vertigo can come without warning. Here's what... -
8 Silent Signs You Could Have a Parasite
You may think they're only a problem in poor or developing countries, but parasites affect...