General Health
Pain Management: Steps to Understand and Control Pain
Nobody enjoys being in pain. However, pain is one of your body’s most important communication tools.
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Cancer
Melanoma: Signs, Causes & Prevention in Canada
Melanoma gets its name from the word meaning “black tumour.” It starts in cells called melanocytes, which produce melanin — the …
Cancer
Skin Cancer: Warning Signs, Moles & ABCDE Guide
Skin cancer begins when cells in the skin undergo changes that cause them to grow without stopping. As these cells multiply, they …
General Health
Acrodynia: Mercury Poisoning in Young Children
Acrodynia is a vasomotor disorder of the extremities. This means it affects blood vessel function in the hands and feet.
General Health
Acrocentric Chromosomes: What They Mean for Your Health
An acrocentric chromosome is a chromosome where the centromere — the point that holds the two arms of the chromosome together — …
General Health
Aspirin: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Safety
The dose you take changes what aspirin actually does in your body. At low doses, it acts as a blood thinner.
General Health
Acetylcholine: What It Does and Why It Matters
Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter — a chemical that nerve cells use to communicate with each other.
General Health
Keratitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment in Canada
Keratitis refers to any inflammation of the cornea, regardless of the cause. The cornea plays a vital role in helping your eye …
General Health
Irritability: Causes, Symptoms & When to Get Help
Irritability is the tendency to react quickly and strongly to stimulation — whether emotional, physical, or environmental.
Mental Health
Winter Depression: How to Manage SAD Symptoms in Canada
Winter depression, or seasonal affective disorder, is a type of depression tied to the changing seasons.