Family & Personal Health
Health information across every life stage — women's and men's health, pregnancy, children's health, sexual health, skin, and dental care for Canadian families.
Gonorrhea Throat Infection: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
A gonorrhea throat infection, also called pharyngeal gonorrhea, is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that affects the back of …
Hailey-Hailey Disease: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Hailey-Hailey disease is a genetic skin condition passed down through families. It causes the outer layer of skin — the epidermis …
Fifth Disease: Symptoms, Treatment & What Parents Should Know
Fifth disease is sometimes called “slapped cheek disease” because of the bright red rash that appears on the face.
Sexually Transmitted Infections: Detection & Prevention
Sexually transmitted infections are infections passed from one person to another through sexual activity.
Oral Gonorrhoea: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
Gonorrhoea is one of the most common STIs in the world. According to the World Health Organization), roughly 75 to 80 million new …
Skin Conditions in Adults: Types, Symptoms & Care
Many Canadians will deal with skin conditions in adults at some point in their lives. From rashes and redness to scaling and …