Health

Here’s where you’ll gain insight into the Canadian healthcare system and find answers to the questions you’ve always wondered about. Learn the signs of a stroke, why mammograms should happen before the age of 50 and if IV vitamin therapy is actually beneficial.

Natural home remedies: arthritis

If you suffer from arthritis pain, you're certainly not alone. Here's how to ease your aches the natural way


Is laser eye surgery right for you?

Tired of wearing glasses every day? Here are six ways to determine if laser eye surgery might be the right...


Is there a cure for celiac disease?

For individuals struggling with celiac disease, a lifetime of gluten avoidance may seem like the only option. Could there be...


How cutting gluten could be bad for your health

Thinking about going gluten-free? Here's why cutting gluten from your diet could be bad for your health


Is Wi-Fi safe?

Reports of parents concerned over the health risks of Wi-Fi dominate the headlines, but are their concerns valid? We asked...


Embarrassing health questions, answered

If you've ever been curious about some of the strange things your body does, you're not alone. Best Health turned...


Mouth-care tips for new moms

As a new mom, your baby's needs become your top priority. But looking after your oral health can actually impact...


News: Is there a link between air pollution and breast cancer?

When you live in a major city such as Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver, you begin to accept that certain things

The killer cancer gene: What you should know about BRCA

The BRCA gene is also known as the breast cancer gene. Testing positive means a choice between major surgery or...


5 diabetes-friendly desserts

Think managing diabetes means that you can't indulge your sweet tooth now and then? Think again! Here are eight diabetes-friendly...


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5 foods your dentist wants you to avoid

While it's important to have a varied diet, some food choices are a lot less tooth-friendly than others. Read on...


6 ways to improve your sleep hygiene

Maintaining a good sleep routine is the best way to ensure you get a good night's rest. Here's how to...


Health tests at every age

From blood pressure to bone density, our yearly checkups change as we get older. Here's your guide to health tests...


Should you go to the ER?

When faced with an issue that requires medical attention, it's tough to decide what to do next. Here, an emergency...


The truth about arthritis treatments

Suffering from arthritis pain? Here are some popular treatments that could bring relief'and some to avoid


Quiz: Do you have sensitive teeth?

Suffering from tooth discomfort? Take our quiz to find out if you have sensitive teeth and what you can do...

How cancer fundraisers really help

Your charitable donations are making a difference. One of the world's leading experts on women's cancers explains how cancer fundraisers...


Arthritis: Your guide to treatments that work

Looking for relief from arthritis pain? Here's your guide to what works


Ovarian cancer: The quest for a test

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Could a test for the disease be on the horizon?


How sleep affects your health

Research shows that poor sleep habits can lead to more than just a case of the yawns. Find out how...


31 pregnancy risk factors to discuss with your doctor

Taking a few precautions during your pregnancy can help to ensure the safe delivery of your baby. Here are some...


The guy’s guide to not getting fat

The majority of weight-loss messages seem to be targeted at women, but guys worry about not getting fat, too. Here...

5 health assumptions that could hurt you

New medical research is challenging some long-held beliefs about women's health. Here are five common health assumptions that could hurt...


8 signs your child may have type 1 diabetes

Concerned your child may have type 1 diabetes? Watch out for these signs


6 tips for exercising when you have diabetes

When managing diabetes, engaging in regular exercise can help to lower your blood sugar and raise your life expectancy. Here...


Can you catch cancer?

A growing body of scientific research suggests that some cancers are triggered by undiagnosed, untreated infections. Here's what you need...


Quiz: How old is your heart?

You may blow out an extra candle on your birthday cake every year, but just how old is your heart?...


10 ways to not be tired

Feeling like you could use a nap right about now? Skip the caffeine and sugar'here are 10 simple ways to...