Genetics & Congenital Disorders
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: Symptoms, Types & Treatment
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is not a single condition — it is a group of at least six distinct types.
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Genetics & Congenital Disorders
Down Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & What to Expect
Down syndrome is one of the most common genetic conditions in Canada. It occurs when a child is born with an extra copy of …
Digestive Health
Pancreatic Diseases: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Your pancreas is a small but essential organ that keeps your whole body running. Pancreatic diseases — including pancreatitis, …
Digestive Health
Pancreas Health: Best Foods to Support Insulin Production
Your pancreas health plays a bigger role in your daily life than most people realize. This small organ, tucked behind your …
Cancer
Cancer Diet: Nutrition Guide for Cancer Patients
A cancer diet is one of the most important — and often overlooked — parts of cancer care. What you eat during treatment can affect …
Cancer
Radical Prostatectomy: Robotic Surgery for Prostate Cancer
Radical prostatectomy is a surgical procedure that removes the entire prostate gland. The surgeon also removes both seminal …
Surgery & Procedures
Breast Reduction Surgery: What Canadians Should Know
Breast reduction surgery — also called reduction mammaplasty — is a procedure that reduces the size and weight of the breasts.
Diabetes
Diabetes Complications: What Canadians Need to Know
Diabetes is a condition where the body cannot properly manage blood sugar (glucose). There are two main types, and they are quite …
Diabetes
Hypoglycemic Coma: Symptoms, Causes & Prevention
Hypoglycemia means your blood sugar (glucose) level has dropped below normal. Glucose is your body’s main fuel source.
Skin Conditions
Nummular Eczema: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Nummular eczema is also called nummular dermatitis. The word “nummular” comes from the Latin word for coin, which describes the …