Conditions
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This 6-Year-Old Boy Had a Rare Allergy to Light—Here’s How Doctors Saved Him
Benjamin Linderman began getting intensely itchy rashes on his neck, arms and other parts of... -
7 Subtle Signs You Could Have Ulcerative Colitis
Running to the bathroom a lot lately? It could be ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory... -
6 Signs of a Brain Aneurysm Everyone Should Know
From headaches to numbness, knowing the signs of a brain aneurysm can save your life. -
19 Reasons Unexpected Weight Loss Could Be a Serious Problem
Dropping pounds unexpectedly? It can happen for a number of reasons, but there are some... -
6 Early Throat Cancer Symptoms You Might Ignore
Throat cancer often doesn’t cause symptoms until later stages—yet early detection makes for... -
9 Signs of Blood Cancer Doctors Usually Miss
Blood cancer has subtle and surprising symptoms. Doctors share the most common ones that may... -
11 Silent Signs of a Thiamine Deficiency
See if any of these silent signs of a thiamine deficiency sound familiar—and why... -
9 Silent Signs of an Iodine Deficiency
Do you take in enough iodine? What happens if you don't? Find out the warning...
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How to Tell Which Cancer Screenings You Really Need
Just because a test exists doesn’t mean you’d benefit from it. Here’s... -
This is What Life is Like After a Stroke
Life after a stroke can be challenging, but new treatments are giving hope for survivors. -
7 Silent Signs You Might Have Eye Cataracts
Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in those over the age of 40, but the... -
Medical News That Could Save Your Life
Between a "cure" for peanut allergies and a vaccine for celiac disease, this medical news... -
13 Things Your Feet Wish You Knew
Seventy-five per cent of Canadians will experience foot problems in their lives. Lower your risk... -
Doctors Thought This Man Had Crohn’s Disease—It Turned Out to Be Something Much Rarer
A breakthrough drug seemed to help Karim deal with his Crohn’s disease at first.... -
9 Subtle Signs of a Dangerous Eye Infection
Pain, redness, itching… find out how to tell if your eye infection is dangerous or just annoying. -
6 Silent Signs of Tonsil Stones
Just one more reason your dentist was right about flossing—learn the six signs of...
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This Man’s Asphyxiation Attacks Turned Out to be a Rare Genetic Condition
For 40 years, Kurt had been under constant threat of asphyxiation. Doctors were stumped—until a... -
These Are the Signs of Oral Cancer You Should Never Ignore
When it's caught quickly, oral cancer is easy to treat. Learn how to spot the... -
The 3 Most Common Types of Headaches—and How to Cure Them
The searing pain from these common types of headaches can ruin your day. Luckily, there... -
Everything You Need to Know About Nosebleeds
What's causing your bloody nose—and is it cause for concern? -
When Fentanyl Works: How I Used Fentanyl to Manage Terminal Cancer Pain
"Having terminal cancer means managing pain carefully and consistently. And it means taking a dangerous... -
The Science Behind Your Hearing Loss
Suffering from hearing loss? Here are the likely reasons why, along with helpful hints on... -
Everything You Need to Know About Knee Replacement Surgery
Knee replacement surgery can dramatically lessen pain and return you to the activities you love,... -
How to Accurately Measure Your Blood Pressure
Everything you need to know about taking your blood pressure.
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How I Overcame My Panic Attacks
For years, Toronto city councillor Joe Cressy suffered from severe panic attacks—and didn't know... -
What It’s Like Living with Lupus
For reasons that may involve hormones and sex chromosomes, women are affected by lupus nine... -
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... -
12 Things You Think Are Contagious—But Aren’t
Just because something looks bad doesn't mean it's contagious—and that includes these icky diseases,... -
5 Myths About Ticks—Busted!
Smothering a tick is the best way to remove it, right? Wrong! Find out why,... -
This Child’s Uncontrollable Spasms Turned Out to Be a Rare Genetic Mutation
Young Kelly's debilitating symptoms were a medical mystery, until a doctor discovered a genetic mutation... -
This Woman’s Lower Back Pain Turned Out to Be a Rare Kidney Disorder
What this 24-year-old waitress thought might be a urinary tract infection or even a kidney... -
This Is Why You’re Bruising Easily
What bruising easily means for your health.