Sexual Health & STDs
Sexually Transmitted Infections: Most Common STIs in Canada
Sexually transmitted infections are caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites. They pass from person to person through body fluids …
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Pediatric Health
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Signs, Types & Treatment
Autism spectrum disorder is not a single condition. It is an umbrella term for several related developmental conditions.
Pediatric Health
Rett Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Rett syndrome affects how the brain controls movement, communication, breathing, and emotion.
Women's Health
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Pelvic inflammatory disease is an umbrella term for infections and inflammation in the female reproductive system.
Women's Health
Ovarian Dysfunction: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The ovaries are two small, oval-shaped glands located on either side of the uterus. They have two main jobs: producing eggs and …
Women's Health
Nabothian Cysts: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The cervix is the lower part of the uterus. It connects the uterus to the vagina and measures roughly two centimetres long and …
Women's Health
Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women: Causes & Treatment
Pelvic pain refers to any discomfort in the area below the belly button and between the hips.
Skin Conditions
Common Skin Conditions in Adults: 10 You Should Know
Your skin is your body’s largest organ — and it shows when something is wrong. Common skin conditions in adults range from mild …
Sexual Health & STDs
Gonorrhea: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment in Canada
Gonorrhea is caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It spreads through unprotected vaginal, anal, or oral sex with an …
Sexual Health & STDs
Sexually Transmitted Infections: What Canadians Need to Know
Many people assume STIs are a problem of the past. However, that is far from the truth. Experts estimate that over one million …