Neurological Disorders
Cluster Headaches: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Cluster headaches are a type of primary headache disorder. They belong to the same family as migraines and tension headaches, but …
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Neurological Disorders
Sex Headaches: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
A sex headache is a type of headache that is triggered by sexual activity, most often by orgasm.
General Health
Transient Ischemic Attack: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a sudden, temporary disruption of blood flow to the brain.
General Health
Spinous Process: What It Is and Why It Matters
The spinous process is a small but important bony projection found on each vertebra of your spine.
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Superficial Venous Insufficiency: Symptoms & Complications
Superficial venous insufficiency (SVI) happens when blood refluxes — or flows the wrong way — through the veins just beneath the …
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Central Venous Catheter: What Canadians Should Know
A central venous catheter is a thin, flexible tube inserted into a large vein in your body.
General Health
Fibrosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment in Canada
Fibrosis occurs when the body’s normal healing process goes into overdrive. When tissue is damaged — by injury, infection, or …
Men's Health
Genital Itching in Men: Causes, Treatment & Prevention
There are many possible reasons why a man might experience itching in the genital area. Some causes are non-infectious, while …
Men's Health
Epididymitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The epididymis is a long, tightly coiled tube that sits on top of and behind each testicle.
General Health
Swollen Lymph Nodes: Causes, Symptoms & When to Act
Lymph nodes are tiny, bean-shaped glands found throughout your body. They are part of your lymphatic system, which plays a key …