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Dehydration: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Every day, your body loses water through sweat, breathing, and urination. In a temperate climate like most of Canada, these normal …
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Subcorneal Pustular Dermatosis: Symptoms & Treatment
Subcorneal pustular dermatosis is a rare inflammatory skin disease. It was first described in medical literature in the 1950s and …
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ADHD in Children: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It is a neurodevelopmental condition, meaning it affects how the brain …
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Corticosteroids: What Every Canadian Should Know
Corticosteroids are medicines that mimic hormones your body makes naturally. Your adrenal glands — two small glands that sit just …
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Collagen: What It Is and Why Your Body Needs It
Collagen is a complex structural protein made up of amino acids — mainly glycine, proline, and hydroxyproline.
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Bladder Infection: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
A bladder infection — also called cystitis — is one of the most common health complaints in Canada.
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Cisplatin: What Cancer Patients Need to Know
Cisplatin belongs to a group of drugs called platinum-based chemotherapy agents. It was one of the first chemotherapy drugs ever …
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Chiropractic Care: What Every Canadian Should Know
Chiropractic care is a regulated health profession in Canada. Chiropractors are trained to assess and treat conditions that affect …
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Visual Field: What It Is and Why It Matters
Your visual field is the full area you can see when your eyes are still and looking straight ahead.
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Joint Pain: Causes, Symptoms & When to Get Help
Joint pain is discomfort that originates in a joint. Joints include your knees, hips, shoulders, elbows, wrists, ankles, and …