Acne can develop or change during pregnancy as hormone levels and oil production in the skin change. Some people notice more breakouts, while others see little change or even improvement. Because several commonly used acne medicines are not suitable during pregnancy, it is important to check the ingredients in your current skincare and acne treatments […]

If your mammogram report mentions breast calcifications, this does not by itself mean you have breast cancer. Many calcifications have a benign appearance, while some patterns need additional imaging or a biopsy to determine what they represent. This guide explains what breast calcifications are, common causes, how radiologists assess them, and what follow-up may involve. […]

Losing control over a bowel movement, even occasionally, can feel isolating, and many people put off mentioning it to anyone, including a doctor. Fecal incontinence can affect both women and men and has many possible causes. Treatment depends on what is contributing to the loss of bowel control, so new, recurrent or persistent leakage is […]

You started birth control expecting more predictable bleeding, then notice spotting in the middle of the month. Changes in bleeding patterns are common with hormonal contraception, particularly when starting or changing a method, but persistent or unusual bleeding may sometimes need medical assessment. 1. Does Birth Control Stop Your Period? It depends on the method, […]

Seeing pink, red or brown urine can be alarming. Blood in the urine, medically known as hematuria, has many possible causes, ranging from urinary tract infections and kidney stones to kidney disease and, less commonly, cancers of the urinary tract. Because the cause cannot be determined from the colour of the urine alone, visible blood […]