Cancer
Prostate Cancer Screening: PSA Test Guide for Canadians
The prostate is a small gland in the male reproductive system. It is roughly the size of a walnut and sits just below the bladder, …
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Articles by Canada Health Journal Editorial Team
General Health
Rhinoplasty for Teens: What Parents Should Know
The nose sits right in the centre of the face, making it one of the first things people notice.
Surgery & Procedures
Otoplasty: What Canadians Should Know About Ear Pinning
Prominent ears — sometimes called “stick-out ears” — sit farther from the head than usual. This happens because of a difference in …
Diabetes
Diabetic Neuropathy: Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment
Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage caused by prolonged high blood sugar levels. Over time, elevated glucose damages the small …
Diabetes
Diabetic Nephropathy: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Diabetic nephropathy is one of the most common long-term complications of both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
General Health
Adductor Muscles: Function, Injuries & Recovery
Your adductor muscles are a group of powerful muscles located in your inner thigh. They pull your legs toward the centre of your …
General Health
Adams-Stokes Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Adams-Stokes syndrome is a neurological event triggered by a sudden drop in blood flow to the brain.
Neurological Disorders
Migraine Attack: Stages, Types & When to Get Help
A migraine attack is more than just a bad headache. Migraines are a neurological condition that can cause intense, disabling pain …
Neurological Disorders
Headache Causes, Symptoms & When to See a Doctor
Understanding headache causes and symptoms is something most of us need to do at some point.
Women's Health
Missed Period: Causes, Symptoms & When to Act
A missed period can be alarming, but it is often not a sign of serious illness. Doctors call this condition amenorrhea, and it …