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Nutrition- How to Read a Nutrition Facts Table

…serving. Canadian women need 25 grams of fibre per day and men need 38 grams of fibre per day. Fibre is found in foods such as fruits, vegetables and whole…

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

…Approximately 1% to 2% of the Canadian population will have an episode of OCD, with the possibility that slightly more women experience the disorder than men. SYMPTOMS What are some…

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Rosacea

…between 30 years and 60 years of age. Women are more likely to get rosacea on the cheeks and chin, but men are more likely to get rhinophyma. Rosacea tends…

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Prenatal Diagnosis: Amniocentesis and CVS

…born, while other problems may need special treatment right after delivery. In some cases, parents may decide not to continue the pregnancy. Do all pregnant women have these tests? No….

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Repeated Infections in Children

…(sometimes called “passive smoking”) is another cause for runny noses and wheezing in young children. Because more women of childbearing age are smoking, passive smoking is a more common cause…

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Restless Legs Syndrome

…(RLS)? Restless legs syndrome (also called RLS) is a condition in which your legs feel very uncomfortable when you are sitting or lying down. It affects both men and women

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Shingles

…never had chickenpox babies younger than 12 months of age pregnant women very sick patients (such as patients who have cancer or AIDS). Tell your healthcare provider if you live…

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Sugar Substitutes – What You Need to Know

…I’m pregnant. Are sugar substitutes/artificial sweeteners safe for me? Consumption of sugar substitutes during pregnancy does not pose a health risk. However, pregnant women should avoid consuming too many products…

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Syphilis

…after exposure. In men, the first sign of syphilis may be a sore on the penis. In women, the first sign may be a sore around or inside the vagina….

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Tennis Elbow

…most common in people 30 years to 50 years of age. It affects both men and women. DIAGNOSIS & TESTS How is tennis elbow diagnosed? Your healthcare provider will ask…

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