Diabetes
Diabetic Neuropathy: Neurological Complications of Diabetes
Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage caused by long-term high blood sugar. Over time, excess glucose in the blood injures nerve …
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Skin Conditions
Eczema: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment in Canada
Eczema — also called dermatitis — is an inflammatory skin condition. It weakens the skin’s natural protective barrier, making it …
Neurological Disorders
Levodopa for Parkinson’s Disease: What Canadians Should Know
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative condition. This means it involves the gradual breakdown and loss of nerve cells in the …
Neurological Disorders
Parkinson’s and Urinary Incontinence: What You Should Know
Parkinson’s disease causes the progressive loss of nerve cells in the brain. This leads to well-known symptoms like tremors, …
Respiratory Health
Respiratory Symptoms: Cough, Breathlessness & More
Understanding respiratory symptoms can help you take better care of your lungs and overall health.
Respiratory Health
Sarcoidosis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment in Canada
Sarcoidosis is a systemic inflammatory disease. “Systemic” means it can affect many parts of the body at the same time.
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Heart Palpitations: Causes, Types & When to Worry
Your heart is more than just a pump. It is an electrical pump with two pairs of chambers working together in a precise, …
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Heart Palpitations in Children: Signs & When to Worry
A palpitation is the feeling of being aware of your own heartbeat. Your child might describe it as their heart “pounding,” …
Infections & Infectious Diseases
Genital Itching: Causes, Prevention & When to See a Doctor
Genital itching refers to an irritating, uncomfortable sensation in or around the genital area.
Infections & Infectious Diseases
Nail Fungus: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment in Canada
Nail fungus is a fungal infection that can affect both fingernails and toenails. However, toenails are far more commonly affected.