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Toxins: What They Are and How They Affect Your Health
When bacteria make you sick, they often do so through harmful substances called toxins. These are poisonous compounds produced by …
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Eye Pressure Test: What Is Tonometry and Why It Matters
An eye pressure test, known medically as tonometry, is a quick and painless procedure that measures the pressure inside your eyes.
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Visual Acuity Test: What to Expect and Why It Matters
A visual acuity test is one of the most common and important parts of any eye exam. It measures how clearly you can see details at …
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Heat Therapy: Benefits, Uses & How It Works
Heat therapy means using controlled warmth to treat pain, stiffness, and muscle tension. When you apply heat to the body, it …
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Biological Therapy: What Canadians Should Know
Your immune system is your body’s built-in defence network. It identifies and destroys harmful invaders like bacteria, viruses, …
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Theophylline: Uses, Side Effects & Dosage
Theophylline belongs to a group of medicines called bronchodilators. These drugs relax the muscles around your airways.
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Tendons: What They Are and How to Protect Them
A tendon is a tough, fibrous cord of tissue that connects muscle to bone. Tendons play a key role in every movement your body …
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Tendinitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment in Canada
Tendinitis is the inflammation of a tendon. It can develop at the point where a tendon meets a muscle, where it attaches to a …
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Telangiectasia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
Have you noticed small red, purple, or blue lines on your skin that look like tiny webs or stars? These markings are often called …
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Sweat Glands: How They Work and When to Worry
Your sweat glands are small but mighty. These tiny structures sit just beneath the surface of your skin and play a vital role in …