Health

With my kidneys failing and an interminable waiting list for an organ donation, my situation was dire—until I received the...

A 2016 survey by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health found that among respondents who had experienced anxiety or...

Building a strong skeleton happens all day. From the best ways to exercise to the top foods you should have...

If you spend any time outdoors in the winter, getting to know the symptoms of frostbite is essential. While the...

The cold really is harder on your heart. Before the temperatures drop, know how to keep your ticker healthy and...

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

Here's why men can't blame their mothers for their receding hairline anymore.

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

Was it me failing my resolutions, or were my resolutions failing me? Here’s how a shift in perspective finally helped...

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

While some celebrations are exciting for your online pals to share in, other events are better kept within your family...

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...

Whether you’re looking to save animals or protect the environment or tweak your diet, here’s how you can expect your...

Evidence is stacking up that vaping, once thought to be less harmful than smoking cigarettes, causes lung damage—and can be...

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.

Sure, losing weight and exercising more are healthy resolutions that can help you live longer, but these resolutions are something...

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

Walking is a simple and effective type of exercise, but there are some common mistakes people make that can get...

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...

If you're taking one of these prescription drugs for a long or short term condition, you should be aware of...

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.