Skin Conditions
Dermatitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment in Canada
Dermatitis simply means inflammation of the skin. It is not a single disease but rather a group of conditions that cause the skin …
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Women's Health
First Period: What Every Young Girl Should Know
Getting your first period is one of the biggest changes in a young girl’s life. It usually happens around age 12, but it can start …
Oral Health
TMJ Disorder: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects your lower jaw (mandible) to the temporal bone on the side of your skull.
Women's Health
Vaginal Agenesis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Vaginal agenesis (also called vaginal atresia) means the vagina is either completely absent or only partially formed.
Skin Conditions
Vitiligo in Children: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Vitiligo is a condition where the skin loses its natural pigment, or colour. This happens when the cells that produce pigment — …
Oral Health
Tooth Decay Prevention: A Complete Guide for Canadians
Tooth decay happens when bacteria in your mouth feed on sugars and produce acid. That acid slowly breaks down the hard outer layer …
Oral Health
Sensitive Teeth: Causes, Prevention & Relief Tips
Sensitive teeth happen when the inner layer of your tooth, called dentine, becomes exposed. Dentine sits just below the hard outer …
Skin Conditions
Herpes Simplex Virus: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
The herpes simplex virus belongs to a family of viruses that stay in your body for life. Once you are infected, the virus travels …
Skin Conditions
Skin Irritation Causes: Top 10 Triggers to Know
Your skin is your body’s largest organ — and its first line of defence. Understanding common skin irritation causes can help you …
Oral Health
Gum Disease: Signs, Symptoms & Prevention Tips
Gum disease is an infection of the tissues that hold your teeth in place. It is caused by a buildup of plaque — a sticky film of …