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How to Tell the Difference Between Psoriasis, Rosacea and Eczema

When it comes to skin conditions like rosacea, psoriasis and eczema, they have some similar symptoms. Here's how to tell...


10 Clear Signs You Could Have Overactive Bladder

Do you always need to know where the toilets are, just in case? This and other symptoms may mean you...


5 Surprising Things a Beard Can Reveal About Your Health

Your beard is trying to tell you something about your health. Are you listening?


7 Signs Your Dog Could Have Dementia

Dementia isn't just a people problem: Veterinarians explain how to spot dog dementia and what you can to do help...


If You Have Bumps on Your Tongue, Here’s What They Could Mean

They could be caused by anything from stress to an autoimmune disease.


6 Silent Symptoms of Ischemic Colitis

This common cause of stomach distress can hit with no warning. Here's what the experts want you to know about...


10 Signs You May Have Already Had COVID-19

You felt lousy, you had trouble breathing—did you have COVID-19? Here's what the experts say you should look for if...


This Athlete’s Joint Pain Stumped Doctors—Was A Mysterious Condition To Blame?

First it was joint pain, then the patient's digestive and immune systems stopped working normally. The worst part? Doctors couldn't...

7 Concussion Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

Anyone with a head injury and possible concussion should be checked by a health care professional. If you’re the one...


This Woman Suffered Excruciating Pain in Her Hands, and Doctors Couldn’t Figure Out Why

A 42-year-old woman had been experiencing excruciating pain in her hands for 10 years before a doctor decided to operate—and...


9 Mistakes That Can Lead to a Misdiagnosis in the ER

If you need to go to the emergency room for an injury or urgent medical problem, doing your best to...


Survivors of Europe’s Liver Disease Epidemic Share Their Stories

Liver disease is skyrocketing across Europe—and it’s not due only to alcohol. Three people share their stories.


What You Need to Know About Coronavirus in Canada, According to a Germ Scientist

We ask Canadian germ expert Jason Tetro, author of The Germ Files, to weigh in on the risk of coronavirus...


40 Ways to Slash Your Risk of Osteoporosis

Practice osteoporosis prevention with these 40 ways that help lower risk, from adding more calcium to your diet to testing...


17 Natural Cold Remedies That Really Work

Turn your kitchen cabinet into a medicine cabinet with these home remedies for colds that feature herbs, spices, and other...


8 Chest Pains You Might Mistake for a Heart Attack

Chest pains can be scary—and you should call 911 if you think you're having a heart attack—but there are many...


13 Thyroid Facts Everyone Should Know

Your thyroid controls your heart rate, your respiration, major organs and your metabolism. That's why no one should take this...

8 Reasons Everyone Should Know Their Blood Type

Many Canadians don't know their blood type, but that knowledge can actually tip you off about your risk for certain...


Doctors Thought This Naval Officer’s Swollen Toe Was Gout—Then His Achilles Tendon Tore While ...

Were these mystifying injuries related to gout, or something else entirely?


This Is What An Epileptic Seizure Really Looks Like

Would you be able to recognize an epileptic seizure? From grand mal seizures to lesser-known versions, here are the telltale...


If You Have Shoulder Blade Pain, Here’s What It Could Mean

Could it be sitting too much, your workout regimen—or something much more serious?


Male Breast Cancer: What Doctors Need You to Know

While it's thankfully rare, men do get breast cancer. Knowing these 14 things could save your life—or a loved one's.


Doctors Thought This Woman’s Constant Itching Was in Her Head—the Real Cause Was Much Scarier

First Eva thought her apartment was infested with bed bugs. Then she thought she suffered from severe anxiety. Her doctors...

9 Clear Signs You’re About to Faint

You should never ignore these symptoms of fainting.


7 Signs of Gallbladder Cancer You Might Ignore

Your gallbladder is located under the right side of your liver, and it stores the necessary bile you need to...


8 Silent Signs You May Have Heart Murmur

Heart murmurs can be harmless or signal a more serious heart problem. These are the symptoms to watch for.


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 his body. Could he be...


7 Subtle Signs You Could Have Ulcerative Colitis

Running to the bathroom a lot lately? It could be ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that can cause...


6 Signs of a Brain Aneurysm Everyone Should Know

From headaches to numbness, knowing the signs of a brain aneurysm can save your life.