General Health
Hormones: What They Are and How They Work
A hormone is a substance produced by an endocrine gland. Once released into the blood, it travels to one or more “target organs” — …
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Pediatric Health
Celiac Disease: Symptoms, Causes & What to Do
Celiac disease goes by several names, including gluten-sensitive enteropathy, celiac sprue, and non-tropical sprue.
Women's Health
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Polycystic ovary syndrome happens when the body’s hormones are out of balance. This imbalance interferes with normal ovulation — …
General Health
Minoxidil for Hair Loss: What Canadians Should Know
Minoxidil is a medication that was originally developed to treat high blood pressure. Doctors noticed that patients using it began …
General Health
Low White Blood Cell Count: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
A low white blood cell count — known medically as leukopenia — happens when the number of white blood cells in your blood drops …
Cancer
Testicular Cancer Screening: What Canadian Men Should Know
Cancer screening means examining a person for early signs of cancer, even when they feel perfectly healthy.
Cancer
Endometrial Cancer Screening: What Canadian Women Should Know
Endometrial cancer is a cancer that starts in the endometrium. The endometrium is the thin layer of tissue that lines the inside …
General Health
Acardiac Twin: Causes, Risks & What to Expect
An acardiac twin is one of the rarest and most serious birth defects known to medicine. It occurs when one twin develops without a …
General Health
Abdomen: What It Is and How It Works
Your abdomen is one of the most important parts of your body. It is the lower section of your trunk, and it holds most of your …
General Health
Abscess: Causes, Symptoms & When to Get Help
An abscess is a painful pocket of pus that forms when your body fights a bacterial infection. It can appear almost anywhere on or …