Food poisoning occurs when bacteria, parasites and viruses grow on food. Prevent food poisoning with these tips on handling and storing food properly.
Learn the difference between pasteurized and unpasteurized foods so you can safely feed your baby solids.
Learn more about body image and how having a positive body image can improve your overall health.
Local anesthesia is used to numb only part of the body. Learn about it, when it is usually used and the different ways it can be given.
There is no need for your child to miss out on the excitement that comes with Halloween. Read about common gluten-free treats and fun Halloween activities for children with celiac disease.
An overview of poisonous plants.
Learn how to support your child through eating and appetite changes when they are following a gluten-free diet for celiac disease.
Learn how and when to introduce different food textures to your child.
Children with celiac disease must follow a strict gluten-free diet. This article contains tips to help your child maintain their special diet.
Learn about rivaroxaban, a blood thinner used to prevent and treat blood clots in children. Includes use, dosing, side effects and safety tips.
Travelling to new places with a diagnosis of celiac disease can sometimes feel overwhelming. With careful planning and research, you and your family can enjoy your trip, gluten-free!
Learn what a liver biopsy is, why it is required and how to prepare your child for the procedure.
Learn about MRI arthrograms, what they do and why your child would need one.
This article will provide information to help prepare your child for their surgery, test or treatment under general anesthesia.
An overview of the symptoms, causes, treatment options and prevention of lead poisoning.
Learn how to prepare, store and cook food safely to minimize the risk of illness.
Calcium carbonate is used as a phosphate binder in chronic kidney disease (CKD) to bind the ingested phosphate from a meal.
A lumbar puncture is done to look at cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to examine if it contains cancer cells. Learn why you may need this test, how a lumbar puncture is done and what to expect after the test.
A dietitian can help you with special food requirements during cancer treatment. Find out what else a dietitian does and why you will have one as part of your health-care team.
Learn about the various medications that are used to treat pain. These include acetaminophen, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), opioids, and local and topical anaesthetics.
The pleural space can fill up with fluid or air after a serious injury or operation, or as a result of disease. Chest tubes are placed into the pleural space to drain the fluid or air.