Skin Conditions
Molluscum Contagiosum: Symptoms, Treatment & When to Act
Molluscum contagiosum is caused by a poxvirus — a type of virus that infects only the skin.
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Articles by Canada Health Journal Editorial Team
Skin Conditions
Impetigo in Children: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
Impetigo is an infection of the outer layer of skin. It is caused by bacteria and spreads easily from person to person.
Respiratory Health
Bronchiectasis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Bronchiectasis happens when the bronchi — the tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs — become stretched and damaged.
Respiratory Health
Bronchopneumonia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Bronchopneumonia is a form of pneumonia, but it works a little differently. Instead of affecting just one part of the lung, it can …
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Heart Disease Prevention: What Canadians Can Change
Cardiovascular disease covers a wide range of conditions, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, and stroke.
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Chest Pain Causes: Heart Conditions You Should Know
Understanding chest pain causes could save your life. Chest pain is one of the most common reasons Canadians visit walk-in clinics …
Sexual Health & STDs
STI Symptoms: Signs You Should Never Ignore
Knowing the warning signs of a sexually transmitted infection can protect your health and the health of your partners.
Sexual Health & STDs
Safe Sex: How to Protect Yourself from STIs
Practising safe sex is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) affect …