Conditions

If one of your parents has high blood pressure, you may get it too. Here's how genetics and lifestyle habits...

As many as one in five suffer a form of seasonal affective disorder. Here's what you need to know about...

Craving these popular foods may mean your body is trying to tell you something important.

One day, a woman began singing Celine Dion in the doctor's waiting room. I wasn't prepared for what happened next.

Nearly seven out of 10 Canadians will develop gum disease at some point in their lives. Here are the signs...

It's always been a lot of work to manage my diabetes. Then I met some fellow patients who change my...

If you're concerned about healthy blood sugar levels, it’s important to be aware of these unexpected factors that can spike...

The story of Rick Cameron's battle for survival, the doctor who wouldn’t give up, and the Maritime community that rallied...

If you have high blood pressure and haven't been great about taking your medication as directed, you may be at...

It's currently the fourth leading cause of death in Canada, yet COPD remains underdiagnosed and undertreated.

Is all that time spent staying indoors during lockdown actually weakening your immune system? The short answer is no, and...

When the cold season arrives, we tend to not protect ourselves from the sun—but that's a mistake, as wintertime rays...

As Canada enters a second wave of COVID-19, health authorities suggest exercising restraint during the holidays. Infectious disease specialist Dr....

Upper abdominal pain can be no big deal—or it can merit a trip to the ER. Here’s how experts say...

The global race to create an effective COVID-19 vaccine started only months ago, but two frontrunners are poised to cross...

Canada’s scientists are racing to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. The next challenge: inoculate 7.8 billion people.

Concerned about the potential side-effects of prescription anti-anxiety medication? Consider these six herbs and supplements, which can serve as natural...

Need to know how to perk up eyes that always look tired? Here are some simple fixes to refresh your...

A fever is usually a good sign; it means your body's defense system is working. But it can also signal...

Face shields can provide COVID-19 protection, but only if you wear them with a face mask. Here's why and what...

Thousands of women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. Ontario doctor Annette Richard is on a mission to improve...

It's hard to read someone's facial expressions and body language when all you can see is their eyes, but learning...

Once known as hypochondriasis or hypochondria, an overwhelming fear of being sick is actually called illness anxiety disorder. Here are...

Here's a look at the causes, treatments, symptoms and ways to prevent anxiety at night.

An estimated 1,150 Canadian men will be diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2020, and around 35 will die from the...

If you're experiencing numbness, tingling and wrist pain from carpal tunnel syndrome, try these easy carpal tunnel exercises for pain...

The health effects of loneliness and isolation are severe for seniors living at home through COVID-19.

The change in seasons, specifically from summer to fall, can evoke worry, fear and other negative emotions.

Here's how to tell if your hand and wrist numbness and tingling may be due to carpal tunnel syndrome, and...