Cancer
Testicular Self-Exam: How to Check for Cancer
A testicular self-exam is one of the simplest things a man can do to protect his health. Testicular cancer is the most common …
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Articles by Canada Health Journal Editorial Team
Cancer
Penile Cancer: Symptoms, Stages & Treatment
Penile cancer occurs when abnormal cells grow out of control in the penis. It is considered rare compared to other cancers, but it …
General Health
Ablepharon: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Options
Ablepharon — also spelled ablepharia — comes from the Greek word meaning “without eyelids.” It describes the total or partial …
General Health
Abiotrophy: What It Means for Your Health
Abiotrophy describes a process where cells or tissues lose their ability to function and survive over time.
Diabetes
Diabetic Retinopathy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Your retina acts like the film in a camera. It captures light and sends visual information to your brain.
Diabetes
Prediabetes: Signs, Risks & How to Reverse It
Prediabetes means your body is struggling to manage blood sugar properly. Your blood sugar levels are elevated, but they haven’t …
General Health
Enlarged Adenoids in Children: Symptoms & Treatment
Adenoids are part of the immune system. They help fight off germs that enter through the nose and mouth.
General Health
Adenoid Removal Surgery: What Canadians Should Know
Adenoids are small lumps of tissue that sit at the back of the throat, high up behind the nose.
Neurological Disorders
Headaches: Causes, Types, and Treatment
Headaches can have many different causes. A sudden headache often points to an infection, cold, or fever.
Neurological Disorders
Headache Emergency: When to Call 911 or Go to ER
Most of us have had a headache at some point. Usually, it passes on its own. However, a headache emergency is a real medical …