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.

Home Remedies For Hiccups (That Actually Work!)

The next time you get a case of the hiccups, find relief—fast—with these proven home remedies.

The Best Home Remedies For Hemorrhoids

No prescription? No problem. Find relief from the pain and itching of hemorrhoids with these home remedies.


What You Need to Know About Canada’s Three-Layer Face Mask Guideline

Canadian health officials say masks meeting these criteria provide the best protection against COVID-19.


Highly Effective Home Remedies for Constipation

Constipation relief may be as close as your kitchen! These natural home remedies will help get your bowels back on...


How to Do CPR: 7 Essential Steps of CPR Everyone Should Know

Performing CPR right away can double or even triple a person’s chance of surviving cardiac arrest. Take a refresher course...

The Best Home Remedies for Toothache Relief

Whether you're suffering from a cracked tooth or a painful cavity, these home remedies can provide relief while you wait...


13 Silent Signs of Dementia (and How to Spot Them Early)

From sudden personality changes to poor financial decision-making, here are the 13 early signs of dementia you should never ignore.

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The Truth About Fatty Liver Disease

Thought fatty liver disease was only a concern for heavy drinkers? Think again. Here's what you need to know about...


What It Could Mean if Your Hands are Always Cold

The underyling cause could be benign—or a symptom of a more serious condition.


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Name That Rash: 6 Common Skin Conditions (and How to Treat Them)

You know it's a rash, but what's causing it? Here’s how to tell a patch of psoriasis from a bout...


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7 Signs of Disease Your Teeth Can Reveal

Dentists are trained to spot more than just cavities: these red flags may signal a health issue happening elsewhere in...

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The Best Home Remedies for Nausea

Feeling queasy? Whether it's motion sickness, the side effect of a medication or the dreaded flu, these kitchen cabinet cures...


For Years, Her Excruciating Stomach Pain Would Strike at Random—And Doctors Were Stumped

Every time Genevieve made it to the ER, her debilitating symptoms would vanish as quickly as they'd appeared...


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These Are the Heart Attack Symptoms That Are Most Frequently Misdiagnosed

Each year, 63,000 Canadians have a heart attack, and many of them are first told by doctors that the problem...


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This Teen’s Vision Loss Was a Mystery—Until a Doctor Asked Him What He Ate

For years, Jerome was losing his ability to see and hear, and became easily exhausted. Could his bad eating habits...


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What It Could Mean If You’re Always Waking Up at Night to Pee

Waking up to pee once every night is normal. Anything more than that could be a red flag for these...

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Arthritis Myths You Need to Stop Believing

These common misconceptions about arthritis could be keeping you on the sidelines of a vibrant, active life.


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She Was Sure Her Symptoms Were Lyme Disease—But the Bull’s Eye Rash Never Appeared

Vera thought she felt a tick bite her shoulder, but never saw the actual tick. Would the doctors take her...


Stress Poop is Real—Here’s Why it Happens

Anxiety got you headed to the bathroom in a hurry? Find out if it’s just frazzled nerves—or something else.


This Young Woman Figured She Only Had a UTI—Until Her Kidneys Started Failing

Read the incredible true story of how doctors stopped at nothing to solve a medical mystery.


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Have Chronic Back Pain? You Could Be Dealing With Axial Spondyloarthritis

If you’re stiff, sore or swollen, it’s time to find the cause.


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Silent Signs of Hearing Loss You Might Be Ignoring

If these symptoms sound familiar, it might be time to speak with your doctor.


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Subtle Signs of Disease Your Feet Can Reveal

Are your tootsies trying to tell you something? It turns out the condition of your feet can alert you to...


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What Everyone Gets Wrong About Ticks

These common misconceptions could put your health at risk.


Most Heart Attacks Happen on This Day of the Week

New research might suggest your choices over the weekend could impact your cardiovascular health.

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Victoria Had Always Suffered Headaches, But This One Left Her in a Dreamlike Fog For Three Weeks

It wasn't until the 26-year-old student went in for a CT scan that she realized the gravity of her situation...


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Lyme Disease Isn’t the Only Tick-Borne Illness to Worry About

Unfortunately, a number of tick-borne diseases are on the rise across Canada. Keep an eye out for these telltale symptoms.


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Silent Signs of Acid Reflux You Might Be Ignoring

Acid reflux can masquerade as everything from a cold to poor dental hygiene. Here are the red flags to watch...


For 15 Years, This Woman Assumed She Was Blind—Until a Second Opinion Turned Her World Upside-Down

After running some tests, the doctor delivered confounding news: “I don’t know how to tell you this, but there is...


5 Obvious Signs of Dementia I Missed in My Own Mother

A diagnosis of Alzheimer's shed light on a decade's worth of unusual behaviour that seemed pretty harmless at the time....


If You Suffer From Arthritis Pain, These Treatments Are Your Best Bet

Innovative approaches to pain relief—and even potential cures for osteoarthritis—are on the horizon.