Health

After smoking, obesity is one of the most preventable causes of death in North America. It's heartening to realize that...

Hearing that you have multiple sclerosis can be frightening and bewildering, but this nerve disorder often progresses very slowly'or not...

Millions of North Americans suffer from migraine headaches, but only about half of them seek the medical treatment that could...

Menopause is your body's adjustment to a downshift in hormones. Because of recent concerns about hormone replacement therapy (HRT), now...

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of severe vision loss among older people. Although the disease is not...

As little as 50 years ago, only half the people diagnosed with lupus were alive four years later. Today, you...

It's probably no surprise to learn that smoking causes about 90% of all primary lung cancers'meaning those that originate in...

It seems amazing that something so tiny can cause so much suffering. But while a small minority of people are...

The intestinal distress associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is responsible for more than 3 million doctor visits annually. Even...

When you've 'gotta go' too often, or you just can't hold it in, inconvenience and embarrassment often follow. Take heart:...

A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the womb (uterus). It can be a psychological as well as a physical...

While some types of hepatitis bring on a flu-like illness and disappear, others cause chronic liver disease that can lead...

Heart disease, also called coronary artery disease, is the number-one killer of Canadians.

At first, you have trouble hearing high-pitched sounds, then later, lower-pitched sounds.

Gum disease, also called periodontal disease, occurs when plaque'a sticky substance composed of bacteria and other matter'collects in the gaps...

Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness in Canada.

Also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, acid reflux occurs when stomach acid (and sometimes food and liquid) backs...

If you have gallstones, there's good news: Newer, less-invasive surgical techniques will help you banish gallstone pain and be back...

So many doctors are unfamiliar with the painful and confusing condition called fibromyalgia that just getting a diagnosis may be...

Iron-deficiency anaemia is the most common form of the disorder. It is caused by a shortage of iron in the...

If your doctor says you have a fibroid, it's not the end of the world. These common uterine growths are...

Millions of North American couples struggle with infertility. Although you can't do much to turn back the biological clock, technological...

Short-term fatigue, that weary feeling you get after a stressful day or a long trip, is normal. But long-term, constant...

Epilepsy is characterized by recurrent seizures that occur suddenly for no apparent reason.

With endometriosis, fragments of the uterine lining (endometrium) are deposited elsewhere in the body ' typically in or on the...

Experts weigh in on the best over-the-counter pills for your ache

Check out Jenn's Week 4 challenge to the fitness group, plus see how she's progressing

Take stock with our health quiz and boost your well-being through diet, exercise'even driving

Our analysis of the health of 20 cities'from Vancouver to Toronto to Lunenburg'revealed that west really is best