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Obesity
After smoking, obesity is one of the most preventable causes of death in North America. It's heartening to realize that...
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Multiple Sclerosis
Hearing that you have multiple sclerosis can be frightening and bewildering, but this nerve disorder often progresses very slowly'or not...
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Migraine
Millions of North Americans suffer from migraine headaches, but only about half of them seek the medical treatment that could...
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Menopause
Menopause is your body's adjustment to a downshift in hormones. Because of recent concerns about hormone replacement therapy (HRT), now...
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Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of severe vision loss among older people. Although the disease is not...
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Lupus
As little as 50 years ago, only half the people diagnosed with lupus were alive four years later. Today, you...
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Lung Cancer
It's probably no surprise to learn that smoking causes about 90% of all primary lung cancers'meaning those that originate in...
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Kidney Stones
It seems amazing that something so tiny can cause so much suffering. But while a small minority of people are...
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
The intestinal distress associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is responsible for more than 3 million doctor visits annually. Even...
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Incontinence
When you've 'gotta go' too often, or you just can't hold it in, inconvenience and embarrassment often follow. Take heart:...
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Hysterectomy
A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the womb (uterus). It can be a psychological as well as a physical...
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Hepatitis
While some types of hepatitis bring on a flu-like illness and disappear, others cause chronic liver disease that can lead...
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Heart Disease
Heart disease, also called coronary artery disease, is the number-one killer of Canadians.
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Hearing Loss
At first, you have trouble hearing high-pitched sounds, then later, lower-pitched sounds.
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Gum Disease
Gum disease, also called periodontal disease, occurs when plaque'a sticky substance composed of bacteria and other matter'collects in the gaps...
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Glaucoma
Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness in Canada.
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Acid Reflux (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease / Heartburn)
Also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, acid reflux occurs when stomach acid (and sometimes food and liquid) backs...
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Gallstones
If you have gallstones, there's good news: Newer, less-invasive surgical techniques will help you banish gallstone pain and be back...
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Fibromyalgia
So many doctors are unfamiliar with the painful and confusing condition called fibromyalgia that just getting a diagnosis may be...
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Anaemia (Iron-Deficiency)
Iron-deficiency anaemia is the most common form of the disorder. It is caused by a shortage of iron in the...
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Fibroids
If your doctor says you have a fibroid, it's not the end of the world. These common uterine growths are...
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Infertility
Millions of North American couples struggle with infertility. Although you can't do much to turn back the biological clock, technological...
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Fatigue
Short-term fatigue, that weary feeling you get after a stressful day or a long trip, is normal. But long-term, constant...
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Epilepsy
Epilepsy is characterized by recurrent seizures that occur suddenly for no apparent reason.
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Endometriosis
With endometriosis, fragments of the uterine lining (endometrium) are deposited elsewhere in the body ' typically in or on the...
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Pain, pain, go away
Experts weigh in on the best over-the-counter pills for your ache
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Health challenge week 4
Check out Jenn's Week 4 challenge to the fitness group, plus see how she's progressing
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Quiz: How healthy are you?
Take stock with our health quiz and boost your well-being through diet, exercise'even driving
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Canada’s healthiest cities 2008
Our analysis of the health of 20 cities'from Vancouver to Toronto to Lunenburg'revealed that west really is best