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What is parechovirus? What Canadian parents need to know
Both Canada and the United States are seeing an uptick in cases of parechovirus.
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Biggest men's health concerns at every age: What to know in your 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s and 70+
Statistically, men are less likely than women to go for routine visits to their doctor.
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Vitamin D deficiency may be linked to an increased risk of dementia, study says
Researchers at an Australian university found that people with lower levels of vitamin D were more prone to dementia.
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Gut health debunked: 9 best and worst foods for digestion, according to an expert
Having a healthy gut can help keep chronic diseases like cancer and diabetes at bay.
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What is Cushing's disease? Experts warn of 'rare but serious' condition
Experts explain what you need to know about Cushing's disease, a hormonal disorder that causes weight gain, depression and fatigue.
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Hepatitis A outbreak linked to strawberries: Signs and symptoms to watch out for
The disease can still survive on frozen strawberries and even after being thoroughly washed.
Yahoo Canada StyleHepatitis outbreak in children: What to look out for, according to health experts
Mysterious acute hepatitis cases are affecting hundreds of children worldwide, including in Canada and the United States.
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I’m The Parent Of An Immunodeficient Child. Here’s What I Need You To Know About Coronavirus.
"I cannot make anyone care about the health and well-being of my daughter, ... but I can emphasize that we are all better off when we do our best to keep everyone healthy."
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This 2-year-old is thought to be the only person in the world with very rare aging disease
Isla Kilpatrick-Screaton, from Leicester, England, has the “Benjamin Button disease” mandibuloacral dysplasia, which causes her cells to age far too quickly.
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Teen who received double lung transplant for vaping illness was ‘days’ from death, doctors say
Doctors at Detroit's Henry Ford Hospital have performed the first double lung transplant on a patient with a vaping-related illness.
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Lena Dunham's new 'sick' tattoo is confusing people: 'I'm lost'
The 32-year-old actress is attempting to reclaim her illness with the word "sick" tattooed onto her neck.
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'I knew he was going to fight': Baby born with rare skin condition is surviving against all odds
A one-year-old baby receives bleach baths twice a day to help with his rare skin disorder.
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Worried about Lyme disease? Find out if you're at risk
It's easier to prevent Lyme disease than it is to treat it; make sure you're safe this summer.
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Mumps is making a comeback — here's what you need to know
In 2016, the U.S. experienced more than 6,000 cases of the highly contagious viral disease — more mumps cases than the country had seen annually in 10 years.
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Why you should never use the hairdryer in your hotel room
Germs are lingering where you least expect them.
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Doctors might not be able to treat gonorrhea in the future
If you don’t remember what gonorrhea is, it’s the sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacteria neisseria gonorrhoeae. While you won’t die from it, left untreated gonorrhea can cause pelvic inflammatory disease in women and epididymitis in men – both, of which can lead to infertility. In addition, people with gonorrhea are more susceptible to contracting HIV.