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.

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...


This Is What It Feels Like to Suffer—and Recover From—a Stroke

What it feels like to endure—and recover from—a condition that kills 14,000 Canadians every year.


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...


This Farmer Was Crushed By a Cow—And It Saved His Life

A second CT scan revealed something much more serious than a compressed abdomen...


Now That Schools Are Reopening, Will I Ever See My Grandkids?

As we near the reopening of schools in Canada, Dr. Isaac Bogoch explains what we can expect—and how to stay...


I’m Resisting the Return to Pre-Pandemic “Normal.” Here’s Why You Should Too

Phase three, I tell anyone who’ll listen, is based on economics, not epidemiology. The virus is very much still here.


5 Surprising Things a Beard Can Reveal About Your Health

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


Everything You Need to Know About Tonsil Stones

Just one more reason your dentist was right about flossing—learn the six signs of tonsil stones and what to do...

Here’s What Spider Bites Look Like—and When to Call the Doctor

Spiders are probably more scared of you than you are of them, but if you do get bitten, here's the...


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.


8 Effective Pressure Points for Headaches

Relieving tension, stress, and soreness is literally in your hands.


5 Surprising Diseases That Eye Exams Can Detect

Your eyes are a window to the soul—and your general health.


9 Surprising—and Completely Normal—Reasons Your Heart Is Racing

A racing heart may seem like a troublesome problem, but in most cases, it's a normal response to something else...


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 them, avoid irritating rashes...


5 Ways to Soothe Pink Eye Symptoms

Viral pink eye-also known as conjunctivitis-can't be cured by conventional antibiotics. Although the condition will ultimately go away on its...


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7 Warning Signs a Reopened Hair Salon Isn’t Safe to Visit

Heading back for your first trim since the pandemic began? Here's how to tell if your salon makes the cut...


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Face Shield vs. Face Mask: Which Is Better?

Should you swap your face mask for a face shield? Here’s what the experts think.


6 Signs You Could Have a Mosquito Bite Allergy

Could you have a mosquito bite allergy? Discover the symptoms and treatment for this rare but serious condition.


This Is What It’s Really Like to Have Epilepsy

Epilepsy nearly took Emily Borghard's life before she was diagnosed—she's not only learned to live with the condition, but thrive...


9 Things You Don’t Realize Are Happening to Your Skin While You Sleep

Dermatologists explain exactly what's going on with your skin while you sleep, and how you can use that understanding to...


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...


How Can I Avoid Catching Coronavirus on an Elevator?

Going up? Take these measures to avoid coming down with COVID-19.

14 Coronavirus Mistakes You’ll Probably Make This Summer

Here's your guide to enjoying the warm weather and time outdoors—safely—this summer.


How Can I Avoid Catching Coronavirus on Public Transit?

Now that lockdowns are being lifted and people are returning to their workplace, could subways, trains and buses become hot...


How Can I Social Distance Safely as Canada Reopens?

As parks, beaches and campgrounds reopen across Canada, Dr. Isaac Bogoch explains how to safely navigate COVID-19 this summer.


Why Nobody Is Immune to Opioid Abuse

Dr. Daniel Kalla, an ER doctor and novelist, explains how easy it is to fall into opioid abuse, when it...


This Is What Your Brain Looks Like with PTSD

On brain scans, people with PTSD have distinct differences compared to people without it—but not every PTSD brain is the...


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...