Cancer
Cancer Prevention: 10 Tips to Lower Your Risk
According to Health Canada, cancer is the leading cause of death in the country. About 1 in 2 Canadians will develop cancer in …
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Articles by Canada Health Journal Editorial Team
General Health
Vulvodynia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Options
Vulvodynia means long-lasting pain or discomfort in the vulva. The vulva includes the labia, the clitoris, and the opening of the …
Women's Health
Ovarian Dysfunction: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The ovaries are two small, oval-shaped glands located on either side of the uterus. They have two main jobs: producing eggs and …
Women's Health
Nabothian Cysts: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The cervix is the lower part of the uterus. It connects the uterus to the vagina and measures roughly two centimetres long and …
Medical Tests & Diagnostics
Women’s Health Screening: Annual Tests Every Woman Needs
Prevention saves lives. Unfortunately, many women delay or avoid routine gynecological exams out of fear or busy schedules.
Women's Health
Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women: Causes & Treatment
Pelvic pain refers to any discomfort in the area below the belly button and between the hips.
Skin Conditions
Common Skin Conditions in Adults: 10 You Should Know
Your skin is your body’s largest organ — and it shows when something is wrong. Common skin conditions in adults range from mild …
General Health
Immune Thrombocytopenia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Platelets are small blood cells that your body uses to form clots and stop bleeding. In a healthy person, platelets last about 7 …
Neurological Disorders
Amnesia: Causes, Types, Symptoms & Treatment
Amnesia refers to a significant loss of memory that goes beyond ordinary forgetfulness. It affects a person’s ability to store new …
Neurological Disorders
Alzheimer’s Disease: Symptoms, Causes & Risk Factors
Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative condition that damages areas of the brain responsible for memory, language, judgement, and …