General Health
Dry Mouth: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment in Canada
Dry mouth — known medically as xerostomia or asialia — happens when your salivary glands do not produce enough saliva to keep your …
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General Health
Lumbar Puncture: What Canadians Need to Know
A lumbar puncture, often called a spinal tap, is a medical procedure used to collect or examine the fluid surrounding your brain …
General Health
Polyarthritis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Polyarthritis simply means inflammation of multiple joints. The word comes from the Greek words poly (many) and arthritis (joint …
Mental Health
Dysthymia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment in Canada
Dysthymia — also called persistent depressive disorder, chronic depression, or dysthymic disorder — is a type of depression that …
Mental Health
Depression: Signs, Causes & Treatment in Canada
Feeling sad is a normal part of being human. Sadness helps us process loss, setbacks, and change. However, depression is different …
General Health
Carcinogenesis: How Cancer Starts in the Body
The word carcinogenesis comes from the Greek word for cancer (karkinos) and the Latin word for origin (genesis).
General Health
Calcium: Benefits, Sources & Daily Requirements
Calcium is a chemical element found in nature and inside the human body. Your body stores about one kilogram of calcium — nearly …
Women's Health
Uterine Fibroids: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Uterine fibroids are tumours made of muscle and connective tissue that grow from the wall of the uterus.
Sexual Health & STDs
Orgasmic Dysfunction: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Orgasmic dysfunction means the normal orgasm phase of the sexual response cycle is blocked or suppressed.
Sexual Health & STDs
Sexual Dysfunction: Causes, Types & What Helps
Sexual dysfunction refers to any ongoing problem that prevents a person from enjoying a satisfying sexual experience.