Health & Wellness

Browse trusted health and wellness resources that can help you better understand medical topics, improve your well-being, and access valuable support information.

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About Kids Health

Find reliable, trustworthy information about health issues common to babies, children and teenagers at About Kids Health. Created by the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, health information and topics are searchable by topic and age. Interactive modules are available for some health topics.

Gale Health & Wellness

Accurate medical information you won’t need a medical degree to understand. Search for a topic or browse popular topics. Read articles, research papers, and news reports, or listen to or watch audio and videos on the topic.

Mayo Clinic

Make informed health decisions with Mayo Clinic, a trusted resource offering accurate, evidence-based, and inclusive health information that’s easy to understand and actionable.

Merck Manual

Access reliable medical knowledge with The Merck Manual, a trusted resource offering accurate and accessible information for medical professionals, students, veterinarians, and consumers alike.

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ParticipACTION

Inspiring Canadians to be active every day with fitness videos, Canada-wide programming, and tips on how to incorporate physical activity into your daily life. Learn more about the science of stay active and find support to help meet physical activity goals for every age.

Rainbow Health Ontario

Rainbow Health Ontario provides information for 2SLGBTQ+ people in Ontario, their families, and their healthcare providers. All information is well-researched and evidence-based. Information sheets, a directory of health and social service providers, and courses for healthcare providers are available.

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