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Narcotic Drugs: What Every Canadian Should Know
The term “narcotic” comes from the Greek word for numbness. Narcotic drugs are substances that slow down the central nervous …
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Stress: Causes, Symptoms & How to Manage It
Stress is the way your body responds to a sudden demand or challenge. The word comes from the English term meaning intense effort …
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Strep Infection: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
A strep infection is caused by a family of bacteria called Streptococcus. These round-shaped bacteria can cause a range of …
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Sleep Disorders: Types, Causes & Treatments
A sleep disorder is any problem that regularly disturbs your sleep. These problems fall into three main categories: insomnia (too …
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Nervous System: How It Controls Your Body
Your nervous system is the control centre of your entire body. It manages everything from breathing and digestion to movement, …
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Central Nervous System: How It Controls Your Body
Your central nervous system is the command centre of your entire body. It receives information, processes it, and sends …
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Symptoms: What They Are and What They Tell You
Understanding symptoms is one of the most important parts of taking care of your health. A symptom is anything you feel or notice …
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Blood Poisoning: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Blood poisoning occurs when a bacterial infection spreads from one part of the body into the blood.
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Sebum: What It Is and Why It Matters for Skin
Sebum is a waxy, oily substance made by tiny glands in your skin called sebaceous glands. These glands sit just beneath the …
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Skin Flakes: Causes, Symptoms & When to Worry
Your skin constantly renews itself. Old skin cells die and fall away, making room for new ones. This natural process happens every …