Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition. The immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in …
Medical Author
Dr. Linda Chen, RD, PhD
Registered Dietitian · Canada Health Journal
Dr. Linda Chen is a registered dietitian and PhD in Nutritional Sciences from the University of British Columbia. With expertise in clinical nutrition, sports dietetics, and gut health, she has worked with leading Canadian hospitals and sports organizations. Dr. Chen is a member of Dietitians of Canada and regularly contributes to national nutrition policy discussions.
Articles by Dr. Linda Chen, RD, PhD
Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes in Children: A Canadian Parent’s Guide
Type 1 diabetes is an endocrine condition. The pancreas produces little or no insulin, so the body cannot properly process glucose …
Diabetes
Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Diabetic ketoacidosis occurs when blood sugar rises to dangerously high levels and ketones build up in the blood.
Women's Health
Amenorrhea: Types, Causes, and Treatment Options
Amenorrhea simply means not having a menstrual period. It is not a disease on its own — rather, it is a sign that something else …
Women's Health
Functional Ovarian Cyst: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
A functional ovarian cyst is one of the most common ovarian conditions in women of childbearing age.
Eating Disorders
Bulimia Nervosa: Signs, Causes & When to Get Help
Bulimia nervosa is both a psychological condition and a chronic illness. It is not simply about food.
Eating Disorders
Being Underweight: Causes, Risks & How to Gain Weight
Doctors use a tool called the Body Mass Index (BMI) to measure whether your weight is healthy for your height.
Eating Disorders
Orthorexia: When Healthy Eating Becomes an Obsession
The term orthorexia nervosa was coined by an American physician specializing in eating disorders.
Eating Disorders
Malnutrition: Causes, Symptoms & When to Get Help
Malnutrition means the body is not getting proper nutrition. However, it is not just about eating too little.
Eating Disorders
Chronic Diarrhea: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
Most Canadians experience a short bout of diarrhea at some point. This type — called acute diarrhea — usually lasts a few days and …