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.
Children with celiac disease must follow a strict gluten-free diet. This article contains tips to help your child maintain their special diet.
Learn how to support your child through eating and appetite changes when they are following a gluten-free diet for celiac disease.
Learn about MRI arthrograms, what they do and why your child would need one.
An overview of poisonous plants.
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 how and when to introduce different food textures to your child.
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.
Calcium carbonate is used as a phosphate binder in chronic kidney disease (CKD) to bind the ingested phosphate from a meal.
Lice are small, flat, wingless insects that live on the surface of the scalp. Learn how to check for, treat and prevent this common infestation.
Your child needs to take the medicine called famotidine. This information sheet explains what famotidine does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Learn how to prepare, store and cook food safely to minimize the risk of illness.
Learn about rivaroxaban, a blood thinner used to prevent and treat blood clots in children. Includes use, dosing, side effects and safety tips.
If your child needs acetaminophen or ibuprofen for fever or pain relief, your health-care provider can help you choose the right product for them.
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.
It is important for athletes with celiac disease to maintain good nutrition to stay healthy and have energy for competitions. Learn tips for maintaining your gluten-free diet and athletic performance.
A drainage catheter is a soft flexible tube placed into the pleural space around the lung. The tube drains fluid that is compressing the lung and restricting breathing. Learn about the insertion procedure and how to care for the drainage catheter.
