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what it feels like: epilepsy hasn't stopped me from enjoying life
when cameron reid was diagnosed with epilepsy, it took a patient group and a dedicated doctor to help him move through a deep depression and now he is "thriving."
as told to sadaf ahsan
epilepsy
may 12 2022
despite the challenges of living with epilepsy, cameron reid prioritizes being an advocate for the epilepsy community. getty

seven probable cases of hepatitis in children reported by sickkids hospital
the public health agency of canada says it is too early to tell if new hepatitis cases are part of the global outbreak thought to be connected to adenovirus.
emma jones
hepatitis
may 11 2022
hepatitis refers to inflammation of the liver, reports johns hopkins university. getty

covid-19’s impact on the brain is similar to the effect of aging by 20 years
researchers have found that some recovered patients are left with cognitive and mental health issues including brain fog, trouble remembering words, and ptsd.
chris arnold
coronavirus
may 11 2022
in canada, 3.7 million people have had covid-19, and 39,000 have died, according to the federal government. getty

skin cancer: do you know the signs?
skin cancer is the most prevalent form of cancer in canada, accounting for about one-third of all new diagnoses and rates still rising.
dave yasvinski
skin cancer
may 10 2022
to diagnose skin cancer, a doctor will typically inquire about signs and symptoms and conduct a skin exam. getty

'silent suffering': below the surface of a skin disorder often lies depression, low self-esteem and anxiety
disorders like psoriasis and rosacea are far more than skin deep, not only causing pain and relentless itch, but also impacting mental health and quality of life, says dr. ian landells.
robin roberts
skin health
may 10 2022
five and a half million canadians suffer from acne, according to the canadian dermatology association. getty

almost 1 in 4 physicians have been mistreated at work
and female doctors are much more likely to experience workplace mistreatment than men, according to a new study.
dave yasvinski
mental health
may 10 2022
researchers found that the most common form of mistreatment was verbal. getty

‘small break’ from social media can have big impact on mental health
according to a new study, even a week away from social media can decrease anxiety and depression levels.
dave yasvinski
mental health
may 9 2022
it is projected that 96 per cent of online canadians, or 38.18 million people, will be on social media by 2026. getty

hemochromatosis is the most common genetic disease in the western world, and yet diagnosis is often missed
if not caught early, the common genetic disease can lead to cirrhosis of the liver and cause scarring, permanent damage and possibly even liver cancer.
maja begovic
rare diseases
may 9 2022
patients with hemochromatosis may also experience other conditions, such as diabetes or arthritis. getty
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what it feels like: epilepsy hasn't stopped me from enjoying life
when cameron reid was diagnosed with epilepsy, it took a patient group and a dedicated doctor to help him move through a deep depression and now he is "thriving."
as told to sadaf ahsan
epilepsy
may 12 2022
despite the challenges of living with epilepsy, cameron reid prioritizes being an advocate for the epilepsy community. getty

seven probable cases of hepatitis in children reported by sickkids hospital
the public health agency of canada says it is too early to tell if new hepatitis cases are part of the global outbreak thought to be connected to adenovirus.
emma jones
hepatitis
may 11 2022
hepatitis refers to inflammation of the liver, reports johns hopkins university. getty

covid-19’s impact on the brain is similar to the effect of aging by 20 years
researchers have found that some recovered patients are left with cognitive and mental health issues including brain fog, trouble remembering words, and ptsd.
chris arnold
coronavirus
may 11 2022
in canada, 3.7 million people have had covid-19, and 39,000 have died, according to the federal government. getty

skin cancer: do you know the signs?
skin cancer is the most prevalent form of cancer in canada, accounting for about one-third of all new diagnoses and rates still rising.
dave yasvinski
skin cancer
may 10 2022
to diagnose skin cancer, a doctor will typically inquire about signs and symptoms and conduct a skin exam. getty
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save your skin foundation

'silent suffering': below the surface of a skin disorder often lies depression, low self-esteem and anxiety
disorders like psoriasis and rosacea are far more than skin deep, not only causing pain and relentless itch, but also impacting mental health and quality of life, says dr. ian landells.
robin roberts
skin health
may 10 2022
five and a half million canadians suffer from acne, according to the canadian dermatology association. getty

almost 1 in 4 physicians have been mistreated at work
and female doctors are much more likely to experience workplace mistreatment than men, according to a new study.
dave yasvinski
mental health
may 10 2022
researchers found that the most common form of mistreatment was verbal. getty

‘small break’ from social media can have big impact on mental health
according to a new study, even a week away from social media can decrease anxiety and depression levels.
dave yasvinski
mental health
may 9 2022
it is projected that 96 per cent of online canadians, or 38.18 million people, will be on social media by 2026. getty

hemochromatosis is the most common genetic disease in the western world, and yet diagnosis is often missed
if not caught early, the common genetic disease can lead to cirrhosis of the liver and cause scarring, permanent damage and possibly even liver cancer.
maja begovic
rare diseases
may 9 2022
patients with hemochromatosis may also experience other conditions, such as diabetes or arthritis. getty
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