What causes acne? Most people who get acne start having it in their early teens. This is when the oil glands in the body start making more sebum (oil). Some people also have too many "sticky" skin cells. In people with acne, these cells mix with the oil and plug up the hair follicles in the skin.
2008
Child & Adolescent Health Care,
Patient Education
Anemia is a condition that affects your red blood cells. It occurs when your blood doesn't have enough hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is a protein in your red blood cells that carries oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body. Anemia can starve your body of the...
2011
What is the current evidence regarding the association between hemorrhagic disease of the newborn and maternal use of hepatic enzyme-inducing antiepileptic drugs (eg, carbamazepine,phenobarbitone, topiramate)?
2010
What is asthma? Asthma is an inflammatory disease of the lungs. The airways of people with asthma are extra sensitive to things that they're allergic to (allergens) and to other "triggers" irritating things in the air (irritants).It is most common in children.
2007
Patient Education,
Respiratory Disorders
The rates of physical inactivity and obesity among Canadian children are alarming. Let’s work together to teach kids how to make healthier choices today and develop lifelong healthy habits.
2008
Child & Adolescent Health Care,
Patient Education
How can I find breast cancer early? The best way to find breast lumps that may be cancer is to do two things: Have regular mammograms. Have your doctor check your breasts every year. Doing both gives you the best chance to find cancer as early as you can.
2007
Cancer,
Patient Education,
Women’s Health
Recently, some of my patients were instructed not to breastfeed for 24 to 48 hours after magnetic resonance imaging scans. Is this based on scientific evidence?
2007
The Guide serves as a roadmap for older adults - explaining why physical activity is important, offering tips and easy ways to increase their physical activity, and stating how much is needed to maintain good health and improved quality of living later in life.
1999
Care of the Elderly,
Patient Education
What is a vaccine? A vaccine is a medicine that's given to help prevent a disease. Vaccines help the body produce antibodies. These antibodies protect against the disease. Vaccines are given by injection (a "shot") or by mouth. Each province in Canada has its own schedule of vaccines for children.
2007
Child & Adolescent Health Care,
Immunization,
Patient Education
Cholesterol is a type of fat made by your liver. Some cholesterol comes from the food that you eat. Foods that come from animals - such as eggs, meat and dairy products - have cholesterol in them. Foods that come from plants don't have cholesterol.
2007
Patient Education,
Preventive Care