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Sleep and your mental health: Overview

Sleep is a very important part of your mental and physical health. Find out how a good night's sleep impacts your daily routine.

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Celiac disease: Choosing a post-secondary program

Learn about extra considerations you may have for picking a post-secondary program when you have celiac disease and follow a gluten-free diet.

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What to expect during a pelvic exam

People assigned female at birth should have a pelvic exam every 3 years, starting at age 25, or sooner if you are sexually active or have specific concerns.

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Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine

HPV is an infection that spreads through sexual contact. The HPV vaccine protects against the most common strains of the virus.

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What is acne?

Acne is the most common skin condition in teenagers. Learn what it is, what it looks like and how you can treat it.

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HPV and genital warts

Human papilloma virus (HPV) is an infection that causes warts and possibly cancer. Learn about how it is passed on, treated and prevented.

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Celiac disease: Top 10 places gluten may hide

Learn about common places gluten likes to hide and what you can do to stick to your gluten-free diet to manage celiac disease.

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Sickle cell disease

Learn the signs and symptoms of sickle cell disease and how the condition is treated. Also find tips to help you manage sickle cell pain.

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Eating disorders

Learn about different eating disorders, common signs and symptoms and what to do if you think you or someone you know might have an eating disorder.

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Cancer

Learn what to expect from cancer diagnosis and treatment, including some of the challenges you might face during treatment.

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Celiac disease

Celiac disease is a life-long autoimmune condition that is triggered by contact with gluten. Learn more about celiac disease and how to manage it.

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Adjusting to life with a chronic condition

Click through the interactive on this page to learn about common signs that someone is having trouble coping with or adjusting to a chronic condition.

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Celiac disease, type 1 diabetes and the gluten-free diet

Learn all about managing a gluten-free diet when you have celiac disease and type 1 diabetes.

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Anorexia nervosa

A person with anorexia nervosa can experience a range of behavioural and physical symptoms. Find out more about the different signs and symptoms.

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Attention focusing

Check out the interactive on this page to learn how to use your five senses to distract yourself when you are having unpleasant or stressful thoughts.