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Saturated Fat: What Every Canadian Should Know
Fat is an essential nutrient your body needs to function properly. However, not all fats work the same way in your body.
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Blood Glucose: What It Is and Why It Matters
Blood glucose is a type of sugar that travels through your bloodstream to fuel your organs, muscles, and brain.
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Glucocorticoids: What They Are and How They Work
Glucocorticoids are hormones produced by your adrenal glands. You have two adrenal glands, one sitting on top of each kidney.
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Urinary Retention: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Urinary retention occurs when urine builds up inside the bladder and cannot be released properly.
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Genes: What They Are and Why They Matter
A gene is a specific section of DNA that contains instructions for making a protein. Proteins do most of the work inside your …
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FSH Hormone: What It Does and Why It Matters
The FSH hormone, or follicle-stimulating hormone, is a key chemical messenger in your body.
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Gut Flora: What It Is and Why It Matters
Your gut flora is a community of billions of bacteria and microorganisms living inside your intestines.
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Herbal Medicine: Types, Uses & Safety in Canada
Herbal medicine — also called phytotherapy — involves using plants or plant extracts for their healing properties.
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Liver Cancer: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment in Canada
Liver cancer is a malignant tumour that grows in or on the liver. Doctors place it into two broad categories: primary liver cancer …
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Expectorants: What They Are and How They Work
Expectorants are a type of cough medicine. They work by thinning and loosening mucus in your lower airways.