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Addiction - Although common, recognizing addiction and dealing with withdrawal may not be easy. Understand how addiction is diagnosed, treated, and find out about available support.
Allergy - You're sneezing and sniffling, stuffed-up and fed-up with your allergy symptoms. Maybe it's your season for suffering, or perhaps you deal with allergies all year round. Discover the reasons you're sneezing and some easy ways that you can find relief.
Ankylosing Spondylitis - Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of arthritis that affects the spine. AS can cause pain, stiffness, and stooped posture. These symptoms can lead to disability that can interfere with your life, including work and social activities, and may even cause permanent joint damage. Treatment can reduce pain and improve physical function and movement. Learn more about AS and what you can do to manage your progression and take control of your life.
Arthritis (Rheumatoid) - Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be a painful and debilitating condition. It is caused by the body's own immune system attacking the tissues found in joints or other internal organs. This leads to inflammation, and joint damage can occur, even if the pain is not very severe. Many people who suffer from RA may not be aware that they can successfully manage their RA. Effective treatments are available to help them take better control of their RA and allow them to live life on their own terms.
Asthma - Asthma is a leading cause of hospitalization and missed days at school and work. It also kills more than 500 Canadians each year and accounts for about 1% of all hospital admissions. An estimated 2.7 million Canadians have asthma. Find out what you need to know to prevent your asthma from acting up.
Baby Health - Congratulations on your newborn! We're here to help you welcome your baby into the world with some helpful tips on a range of health topics including proper nutrition, hygiene, and immunization.
Back Health - Have you injured your back? Is it causing discomfort and interfering with daily activities? Learn all about your back health, the importance of practicing proper posture, and how to manage back pain.
Bedwetting - Bedwetting can take a toll on the family and your child's self-esteem. Learn why your child wets the bed, how to talk to them, and what treatment to get for your child's condition.
Bladder (Overactive) - Are you planning your life around the nearest bathroom? Having an overactive bladder (OAB) can be inconvenient and embarrassing. But did you know that OAB is a medical condition that can be treated? If you think you may be one of the thousands of Canadians with OAB, learn more about your treatment options.
Brain Health - Learn what causes a stroke, Alzheimer's, and other conditions associated with the brain. This channel also includes interactive tools and instructional videos for symptom and treatment management.
Cancer - Over 3,000 Canadians are diagnosed with cancer each week. Being well informed can help you fight cancer. Get comprehensive information on the most common types of cancer, including causes, staging, treatment options, and prevention.
Cholesterol - High cholesterol can increase your risk of developing heart disease, the leading cause of death in Canada. But effective lowering of cholesterol levels saves lives. Whether you want to learn more about high cholesterol, have high cholesterol but do not take medication, or have high cholesterol and take medication, you've come to the right place!
Cold and Flu - What do you do when sore throat, sniffles, and sneezes strike? Or when your child's fever spikes? Take comfort: Cold and flu symptom relief is just a click away.
Cosmetic Procedures - Is getting a cosmetic procedure right for you? Find out about the risks involved with surgical and non-surgical procedures, learn how to do your own research, and how to find the right surgeon.
Crohn's & Colitis - Is Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis affecting you or someone you care about? Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are two similar, but distinct, life-long bowel conditions. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis can take a huge toll on your life. But the good news is that both Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis can be treated and managed. Learn more about these conditions, whether you're at risk, and the treatment options that are available.
Depression - Depression is a medical condition characterized by ongoing feelings of intense sadness and hopelessness coupled with additional mental and physical changes. Learn how to treat and prevent depression.
Diabetes - Diabetes is a chronic condition, but the right approach can go a long way toward preventing and treating long-term complications. Get the facts on diabetes and diabetes complications. For additional resources, check out the interactive health tools.
Digestive Health - Abdominal pain, cramping, weight loss, bleeding from the rectum, and diarrhea - find information on signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for various digestive disorders in this channel.
Ear Health - Keeping your ears healthy can help protect your hearing. Learn about health conditions that can affect your ears, and how to maintain healthy hearing. It's all here on the ear health channel.
Eating Disorders - Although anorexia, bulimia, and obesity are not new diseases, many myths about them persist. The information on this channel provides you with the facts on causes, symptoms, and treatments. Information about ways to help, if you know someone who suffers from an eating disorder, is also provided.
Eye Health - Eye injury and disease can be painful, but more importantly it can affect your vision. Learn more about cataracts, pinkeye, stye, blindness, glaucoma, and more. Also, learn how to protect your eyes.
Family & Child Health - Stay up-to-date with the latest on health issues affecting your family. Explore topics from pregnancy and breast-feeding to childhood diseases to parenting strategies, and how to care for your family.
Fertility - You've decided you want to start a family. Most of us believe that it will be very easy to get pregnant. This is true for some people, but it's not as easy as it looks! Take some time to find out what you can do to increase your chances of getting pregnant.
Fitness - Fitness encompasses many things, from keeping active with exercise to eating a healthy diet to having good mental health. This channel offers many articles with tips and ideas on how to keep fit.
 Flu (Seasonal) - The flu is a viral infection that can cause fever, muscle aches, fatigue, sore throat, and runny or stuffy nose. It can also cause serious complications such as pneumonia. Learn more about the flu, how to protect yourself and your family, and what to do if you get sick.
H1N1 (Swine Flu) - Prepare yourself for the H1N1 virus, a new strain of pandemic influenza. Also described as influenza A or swine flu, the virus resembles the seasonal flu in symptoms and how it is spread. Learn more about H1N1 prevention, vaccination, treatment, and home care options.
Healthcare in Canada - From talking to your local pharmacist and managing your prescription medications, to dealing with pain after surgery, find all the information you need about health care in Canada.
Healthy Skin - Discover how proper nutrition and skin maintenance will help you prevent skin cancer, sun damage, and other skin conditions. From aging to acne, you can have the best skin possible at any age.
Heart - Heart disease causes more deaths in Canada than any other condition. You can reduce your personal risk for heart disease by coming up with a plan to lead a healthier lifestyle - and putting your plan into action! Learn more about heart health, the risk factors for heart disease, causes of heart disease, and what you can do to prevent heart disease.
High Blood Pressure - High blood pressure is a major risk factor in heart disease and stroke, but many people may not even know they have it. In most cases, there are no symptoms, and so it is often left untreated. Discover if you are at risk for high blood pressure and what you may be able to do to lower it.
Hormone - What do you know about growth hormone deficiency and thyroid conditions? This channel offers detail information on symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for these and other related diseases.
HPV - HPV is a common virus that causes almost all cases of cervical cancer and genital warts. You've probably seen ads and news stories recently about HPV, and maybe you're wondering, "Are they talking to me?" The short answer is "Yes!" If you, or someone you know, is having sex, or even just getting close to it, it's time you learned more about this virus, how it's spread and who's at risk.
Infection - Infections concern everyone. This channel provides helpful information on different infections and issues about transmission, symptoms, testing, vaccines, medications, and diet.
Kidney Health - Kidneys are very important organs that keep the body functioning well. Find the information you need about kidney function, kidney health, including diet, transplants, dialysis, and medications.
Lung Health - Healthy lungs keep us breathing easily, but blocked or inflamed airways cause wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and other discomforts. These can be triggered by asthma and smoking. Learn more.
Men's Health - Stay up-to-date with the latest information on men's health, nutrition, fitness, and illness. We have the tips and strategies you need to live a happy and balanced lifestyle.
Menopause - Menopause and the physical changes it brings can take a toll on your work, relationships, and sex life. The good news is that you can learn to manage your symptoms and take steps to improve your well-being.
Menstruation - Menstruation marks the path through womanhood - from a young girl's first period and the ache of menstrual cramps, from the swings of PMS to the end of your cycle at the onset of menopause. Get guidance for navigating the changes in your menstrual cycle.
Mental Health - Stressed? Depressed? Can't sleep? This channel provides information on diagnosis, treatment, and advice and strategies for coping with illnesses related to mental health.
Multiple Sclerosis - Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects about 55,000 to 75,000 Canadians and is usually diagnosed between the ages of 15 and 40. It is a chronic, disabling disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. The good news is that you can live a normal life with MS! Learn more about MS treatments, preserving your ability, and how to live well with MS.
Natural and Complementary Therapy - Natural and complementary therapy may sound unfamiliar to some people, but it has been practiced for centuries. Are you thinking about adding massages and acupunctures to traditional biomedicine? You can learn more about its history, basic essentials, and potential health risks and benefits in our Natural and Complementary Therapy Channel.
Nutrition - Find out how to keep healthy by getting the facts on proper nutrition: what to eat and what not to eat. Learn what your body needs, if dieting works, balanced food portions, and much more.
Obesity - The number of overweight and obese people is increasing at an epidemic rate around the world. This is concerning because many medical problems such as heart attacks, stroke, and diabetes are associated with being overweight or obese. Find out more about obesity and what you can do to prevent and manage it.
Oral Care - The health of your mouth can affect your whole body. Here's where you can find out about dental diseases and treatments, as well as ways to keep your teeth and gums healthy.
Pain - Pain can affect your ability to heal, fight disease, and live normally. But it can be treated and managed. Learn about acute and chronic pain, palliative care, and progressive therapies to treat pain.
Pregnancy - Whether you have a baby on board or just baby on the brain, you probably have a lot of questions! Find answers, advice, and guidance for the amazing journey from pregnancy to childbirth and beyond.
Psoriasis - Psoriasis is a skin condition that affects about one million Canadians and between 2% to 5% of the world's population. If you have psoriasis or have been recently diagnosed, here is where you can learn more about psoriasis, how it affects your skin, what treatments are available, and how you can effectively manage your symptoms. Learning more about psoriasis is a big step towards managing it.
Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) - Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a type of arthritis that affects people with psoriasis. Without proper treatment, this rheumatic disease can cause serious joint damage and disability. Learn how to live well with PsA and build your PsA treatment plan.
Seasonal Health - Sun safety, allergies, and insect bites. Some health issues are more common during certain seasons. Find out how the environment plays a role, and get tips on how to live comfortably in every season.
Seniors' Health - Stay up-to-date on the latest issues of seniors' health, nutrition, fitness, and illness. We have tips and information to help keep you healthy and to live a balanced life through the golden years.
Sexual Health - Sexual health plays a vital role in your overall health. At the same time, your mental, emotional and psychological well-being can dramatically affect your sexual life, in a variety of ways. Find all the information you need about sexual health on this channel.
Sleep Health - Sleep deprivation is an unrecognized cause of many problems, such as accidents, illness, and poor job performance. Find out how your sleep habits are affecting you, and how to get a good night's sleep.
Smoking - Everyone knows smoking is bad for you, but quitting can be a big challenge. Learn about the health effects of smoking, the dangers of secondhand smoke, and how to quit effectively.
Weight Management - Need to lose some weight? Maybe even gain a few pounds? From diet strategies to tips on maintaining your ideal weight, our channel has everything adults need to know about healthy weight management.
Women's Health - Stay up-to-date with the latest information on womens health, nutrition, fitness, and illness. Let us help you discover new tips and strategies to stay healthy and live well.
Workplace Health - Poorly designed working environments can cause injuries. This channel provides practical advice on everything from setting up a workstation to developing good posture and writing techniques.
Yeast Infection - Do you think you have a yeast infection? Three out of four women will have at least one yeast infection in their lives. Find out why you get yeast infections, what you can do about them, and when you should see your doctor.
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