Canada Health Journal

Pediatric-Health

Evidence-based health articles written and reviewed by licensed Canadian physicians.

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 …

Dr. Sarah Mitchell, MD Read

Autism screening in children is one of the most important steps a parent and family doctor can take together. When caught early, …

Dr. Sarah Mitchell, MD Read

Child allergies are one of the most common health concerns that Canadian parents face today, affecting hundreds of thousands of …

Dr. James Okafor, MD, PhD Read

Bee and wasp stings in children are among the most common outdoor injuries Canadian families face every summer. Whether your child …

Dr. Michael Ross, MD, FRCSC Read

Bacterial folliculitis in children is one of the most common skin infections Canadian parents encounter, causing red, swollen …

Dr. Linda Chen, RD, PhD Read

Diaper rash is the most common skin condition affecting babies across Canada, appearing as red, irritated patches on the bottom, …

Dr. James Okafor, MD, PhD Read

Atopic dermatitis in children is a chronic skin condition that causes dry, itchy, and inflamed patches, making it the most common …

Dr. James Okafor, MD, PhD Read

Burns in children are one of the most common childhood injuries treated in emergency departments across Canada, ranging from minor …

Dr. James Okafor, MD, PhD Read

RSV in children is one of the most common and potentially serious respiratory infections affecting young Canadians each year. …

Dr. James Okafor, MD, PhD Read

Bronchiolitis in babies is one of the most common respiratory infections affecting young children across Canada, especially during …

Dr. Linda Chen, RD, PhD Read

Asthma in children is one of the most common chronic health conditions affecting Canadian kids, causing breathing difficulties …

Dr. Michael Ross, MD, FRCSC Read