Folliculitis occurs when the hair follicle becomes inflamed or infected. Learn about the causes and treatment for this skin condition.
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that causes painful bumps and boils to develop in the folds of the skin. Learn about the signs, symptoms and treatment of HS.
An overview of boils (abscesses) including the symptoms, treatments and treatment options.
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2:19; Ages 4–8
Hear from other kids about what bullying is, the different types of bullying, and why someone might bully.
This resource contains both general diabetes information and a series of educational videos about diabetes management and nutrition.
2 minutes; Ages 7–11
A walk through the pathology lab, where doctors examine blood and other bodily fluids, organs and tissues.
30 minutes; Ages 8–13
Click through conversations to learn about building relationships on common interests, traits and experiences.
Health games and videos for kids.
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Contraception is used to prevent pregnancy. Learn about the different types of contraception including how they work and how you can get them.
Many people will consider the use of complementary and alternative therapies when undergoing cancer treatment, but not all of these are safe to use. Find out what you need to consider before using complementary or alternative therapies for cancer treatment.
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition that affects different systems in your body.
Find out what to expect before, during and after liver transplant surgery, including what to do while waiting for your transplant.
Learn how to support your teen's mental health and wellbeing, and how to recognize and manage various mental health conditions.
Read about different types of attachment that a baby or child might develop. Attachment issues, such as disorganized attachment, are discussed.
Learn about the everyday items you keep in your garage or storage shed that could be potentially harmful if your child consumes them.
Learn how the family support team can help you cope during your child's blood and marrow transplant/cellular therapy.
Physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists are health care professionals who can help children with heart conditions recover after surgery.
Learn the math skills expected of your child at different stages.
