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6 Early Throat Cancer Symptoms You Might Ignore

Throat cancer often doesn’t cause symptoms until later stages—yet early detection makes for more effective treatment. If you notice any...


9 Signs of Blood Cancer Doctors Usually Miss

Blood cancer has subtle and surprising symptoms. Doctors share the most common ones that may require a closer look.


11 Silent Signs of a Thiamine Deficiency

See if any of these silent signs of a thiamine deficiency sound familiar—and why you should be concerned if you're...


9 Silent Signs of an Iodine Deficiency

Do you take in enough iodine? What happens if you don't? Find out the warning signs of iodine deficiency.


13 Things Your Feet Wish You Knew

Seventy-five per cent of Canadians will experience foot problems in their lives. Lower your risk with these tips.


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. Weeks later, he was on an...


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 chance referral helped save his...


Everything You Need to Know About Nosebleeds

What's causing your bloody nose—and is it cause for concern?

The Science Behind Your Hearing Loss

Suffering from hearing loss? Here are the likely reasons why, along with helpful hints on how to cope.


What It’s Like Living with Lupus

For reasons that may involve hormones and sex chromosomes, women are affected by lupus nine times more often than men.


Ageism Might Make You Grow Older Faster, According to New Research

Ageism isn't as benign as you think: your opinion about what it means to be elderly can determine whether your...


7 Signs Your Dog Could Have an Ear Infection

Is your favourite furry friend trying to tell you that they've got a dog ear infection? These are the signs...


1 in 3 People Could Develop This Alzheimer’s-Like Disease by Age 85

A new disease mimics Alzheimer's symptoms in people aged 85 and older—but it's entirely different. Get the facts on LATE.


Is Your Chest Pain a Heart Attack or Anxiety?

When you experience a painful sensation near your heart, it's natural to have chest pain anxiety and worry about what...


My “Nagging Headache” Turned Out to Be a Stroke

Her "headache" was a stroke, and it almost killed her. Now she's on a mission to save the lives of...


This Is Why Pancreatic Cancer Is So Hard to Treat

Pancreatic cancer is difficult to treat largely because the early signs are vague, the cancer is highly aggressive and no...


6 Warning Signs You’re Having a Gallbladder Attack

Speak with your doctor if you are experiencing these symptoms.

This Is What All Those Cancer Ribbon Colours Mean

Cancer ribbon colours have branched out from the now-familiar pink of breast cancer. Here's how to tell at a glance...


13 Medical Reasons for Your Shoulder Pain

Medical reasons for shoulder pain can range from a pulled muscle to a rotator-cuff tear to a heart attack or...


When to Worry About a Cough That Won’t Go Away

Is that lingering cough simply annoying or the sign of something much worse? Here's how to tell if it's time...


If Your Cold Lingers, Here Are 13 Things It Could Mean

If your cold symptoms won't quit, you may have something more serious.


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,...


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...

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...


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....


10 Warning Signs of Cancer in Cats That Every Owner Should Know

Many cancer symptoms in cats are subtle and can be caused by another condition, but if you notice any of...



This Woman Thought She Had an Infected Mosquito Bite—But the Actual Diagnosis Was Terrifying

What first appeared to be an insect bite turned out to be something far more dangerous.