Sexual Health & STDs
STI Testing: Who Should Get Tested and When
Doctors agree that the best approach to sexual health combines good education with honest self-assessment.
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Sexual Health & STDs
Mycoplasma Infection: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
A Mycoplasma infection is caused by a unique group of bacteria that behave differently from most other germs.
Skin Conditions
Skin Conditions That Are Not Contagious: What to Know
Many skin conditions that are not contagious are often mistaken for something that spreads from person to person.
Sexual Health & STDs
Chlamydia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment in Canada
Chlamydia is a bacterial infection that spreads through vaginal, anal, or oral sex with an infected person. It can infect the …
Sexual Health & STDs
Genital Herpes: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Genital herpes is a highly contagious viral infection. It spreads mainly through vaginal, oral, or anal sex with an infected …
Skin Conditions
Autoimmune Skin Diseases: Types, Symptoms & Treatment
Your immune system normally protects you from bacteria, viruses, and other threats. However, in autoimmune conditions, the immune …
Skin Conditions
Spring Skin Conditions: What Gets Worse and Why
As the snow melts and temperatures rise, many Canadians look forward to spring. However, for people with sensitive or reactive …