Respiratory Health
Wheezing: Causes, Symptoms & When to See a Doctor
Wheezing happens when the airways in your lungs become narrow or blocked. Air squeezes through these smaller passages and creates …
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Articles by Canada Health Journal Editorial Team
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Brugada Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Brugada syndrome is a type of heart arrhythmia — an abnormal heart rhythm. It affects tiny structures in the heart called ion …
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Rheumatic Heart Disease: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Rheumatic heart disease happens when rheumatic fever damages one or more of the heart’s four valves.
General Health
Hereditary Multiple Exostoses: Symptoms & Treatment
Hereditary multiple exostoses is a congenital bone disorder. This means a person is born with the genetic changes that cause the …
General Health
RNA: What It Is and Why It Matters for Your Health
RNA stands for ribonucleic acid. It is a molecule found in every cell of your body. Think of it as a chemical messenger that …
Genetics & Congenital Disorders
Rapp-Hodgkin Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Care
Rapp-Hodgkin syndrome is also known as anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia. The word “anhidrotic” refers to little or no sweating.
Genetics & Congenital Disorders
Opitz Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Diagnosis
Opitz syndrome is a congenital disorder, meaning it is present from birth. It affects structures that develop from a specific …
Digestive Health
Second Medical Opinion: When and Why You Need One
Getting a second medical opinion can be one of the most important steps you take for your health.
Digestive Health
Pancreatitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment in Canada
The pancreas sits behind your stomach, in front of your spine. It works as two systems in one organ.
Cancer
Benign Tumours: Can They Turn Into Cancer?
A tumour is any abnormal growth of cells in the body. Not all tumours are cancer. Benign tumours do not invade nearby tissue and …