Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Symptoms, Risks & Treatment
An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a serious but often silent condition that affects thousands of Canadians every year.
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Sexual Health & STDs
Female Sexual Dysfunction: Causes, Signs & Help
Female sexual dysfunction is an umbrella term. It covers a range of problems that make it hard for a woman to feel satisfied with …
Parenting & Child Development
Childhood Disintegrative Disorder: Symptoms & Care
Childhood disintegrative disorder is part of a group of conditions known as pervasive developmental disorders.
Parenting & Child Development
Reye’s Syndrome: Aspirin Risk in Children Explained
Reye’s syndrome is a condition that damages the brain and liver at the same time. It is not an infection, and it is not …
Liver & Gallbladder Health
Biliary Atresia: Symptoms, Treatment & Outlook
Your liver produces a digestive fluid called bile. Bile travels through a network of tubes called bile ducts and flows into the …
Liver & Gallbladder Health
Ascites: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment in Canada
Your abdominal cavity is lined by a thin, two-layered membrane called the peritoneum. Normally, the space between these two layers …
Cancer
Early Signs of Breast Cancer: What to Watch For
The early signs of breast cancer can be easy to miss, but catching them sooner can make a real difference.
Cancer
Breast Cancer: Causes, Symptoms & Risk Factors
Breast cancer begins in the cells that line the ducts or lobules of the breast. When these cells grow out of control, they can …
General Health
Adolescence: A Parent’s Guide to Teen Health
The word “adolescence” comes from the Latin word adolescere, meaning “to grow up.” It is much more than just a physical …
General Health
Acrodermatitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Acrodermatitis refers to inflammation of the skin on the extremities — mainly the hands, feet, and sometimes the lower legs and …