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Why erectile dysfunction is even worse than you think
Trouble getting an erection can be more than an embarrassing misfire in the bedroom; it can signal that something else, something worse, is going on in the body.

Constantly hungry but losing weight? Your thyroid might be to blame
Unintended weight loss and a reduced need for sleep are high on most of our wish lists. But as symptoms…

The lowdown on STDs…or is it STIs?
At some point in the last few years, we’ve all started talking about STIs instead of STDs. What exactly is…

Should you be vaping instead of smoking?
Smoking and vaping are both bad for your health. But when it comes to smoking vs. vaping, should we instead…

Is celiac disease a sign we should all be living gluten-free?
Symptoms of celiac disease can be obvious, or nonexistent, but that doesn’t mean it’s a made up condition. Should we…

The best self-care strategies aren’t expensive
We all know that if your airplane is going down, you put your oxygen mask on before helping others. Making…

The weird symptoms of hypothyroidism you might be missing
The symptoms of hypothyroidism are unspecific — here’s what you need to watch out for and what to do if…

Weed is legal now, so why use medical marijuana?
Now that you can legally buy cannabis in Canada, is there any reason to see a doctor for a medical…

Lack of sleep — the true side effects
We’ve all heard that car accidents increase the day after the spring forward time change — it’s true. So if…

What is a general surgeon?
General surgeons remove tumours and save the lives of trauma victims, but many of us have never even heard of…

Five questions to ask your cosmetic surgeon
Choosing the right cosmetic surgeon can be intimidating. Protect yourself by learning which questions to ask.
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