Pediatric Health
Autism in Children: Signs, Causes & Support
Autism in children is a brain development disorder that affects how a child communicates, behaves, and relates to the people …
Medical Author
Dr. Sarah Mitchell, MD
Family Physician · Canada Health Journal
Dr. Sarah Mitchell is a board-certified family physician with over 15 years of clinical experience. She completed her MD at the University of Toronto and her residency at Toronto General Hospital. Dr. Mitchell specializes in preventive medicine and chronic disease management. She is a member of the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) and has published over 30 peer-reviewed articles on preventive health care.
Articles by Dr. Sarah Mitchell, MD
Pediatric Health
Autism Screening in Children: Tests & Early Signs
Autism screening in children is one of the most important steps a parent and family doctor can take together. When caught early, …
Arthritis & Joint Disease
Osteoarthritis Natural Remedies: What Works in Canada
Osteoarthritis natural remedies are helping millions of Canadians take control of chronic joint pain without relying solely on …
Arthritis & Joint Disease
Hand Exercises for Arthritis: 10 Moves to Ease Pain
Hand exercises for arthritis are one of the safest and most effective ways to manage joint pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility …
Parenting & Child Development
Child Raising Tips: Build Confident, Happy Kids (Canada)
Every parent can benefit from practical child raising tips that are grounded in evidence and designed for real family life. …
Parenting & Child Development
Child Sleep Problems: A Parent’s Guide to Better Nights
Child sleep problems are one of the most common concerns Canadian parents bring to their family doctors, and if bedtime battles …
Arthritis & Joint Disease
Arthritis in Canada: Types, Symptoms & Treatment (2025)
Arthritis in Canada is one of the most common chronic health conditions, affecting millions of people across every province and …
Digestive Health
Abdominal Pain Causes: Types & When to Worry (Canada)
Abdominal pain causes range from mild indigestion to serious medical emergencies, making it one of the most common reasons …
General Health
Thalassemia Canada: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment (2025)
Thalassemia Canada patients and families should understand is an inherited blood disorder in which the body does not produce …
Blood & Hematology
Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia: Causes & Treatment Canada
Folic acid deficiency anemia is a common blood condition that develops when your body lacks enough folic acid — a vital B vitamin …