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Bone Density Test: What Canadians Need to Know
A bone density test is one of the most useful tools for catching bone loss before it becomes a serious problem.
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Cellular Oncogenes: What They Are and Why They Matter
A cellular oncogene is a gene that, when altered or overactive, can turn a normal, healthy cell into a cancer cell.
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Bone Health: What You Need to Know
Your bone health affects nearly every part of your body. Bones do far more than hold you upright — they store calcium, produce …
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Neutropenia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Your blood contains several types of white blood cells. Each type plays a different role in keeping you healthy.
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Neurotransmitters: What They Are and Why They Matter
Your nervous system is made up of billions of nerve cells, called neurons. These neurons need a way to “talk” to each other.
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Optic Neuropathy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The optic nerve acts like a cable connecting your eye to your brain. When this nerve is damaged or inflamed, the signal between …
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Nerves: How Your Nervous System Works
Nerves are thin, cord-like structures made up of bundled nerve fibres. They appear whitish in colour and run throughout your …
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Nephrotoxicity: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Your kidneys are two small but powerful organs that filter your entire blood supply dozens of times each day.
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Tuberculosis: What Every Canadian Should Know
Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
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Muscles: How They Work and Common Problems
Your body contains hundreds of muscles, and each one shares the same basic ability: it can contract and relax.