Skin Conditions
Perioral Dermatitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Perioral dermatitis is a facial skin condition that looks a lot like acne or rosacea. The word “perioral” simply means “around the …
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Neurological Disorders
Corticobasal Degeneration: Symptoms, Causes & Care
Corticobasal degeneration — sometimes called CBD — causes the brain to lose nerve cells in several key areas.
Neurological Disorders
Parkinson’s Disease: Symptoms, Signs & What to Expect
Parkinson’s disease causes the brain cells that produce dopamine to break down over time. Dopamine is a chemical messenger that …
Respiratory Health
Chest Ultrasound: What It Is and When You Need One
A chest ultrasound is a safe, fast, and radiation-free way for doctors to look at your lungs and the structures around them.
Respiratory Health
Shortness of Breath: Causes, Types & When to See a Doctor
Shortness of breath is the medical term for breathing that feels difficult, laboured, or abnormal. Doctors call this condition …
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Myocarditis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Myocarditis means inflammation of the myocardium — the muscle that makes up the walls of your heart.
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Fridge Magnets and Pacemakers: A Deadly Risk?
Most people never think twice about the magnets on their refrigerator. However, new research suggests that fridge magnets and …
Infections & Infectious Diseases
Fungal Infections: Types, Symptoms & Treatment
A fungal infection happens when a fungus grows on or inside the body and causes harm. Fungi are everywhere — in the air, soil, and …
Infections & Infectious Diseases
Candida Diet: Foods to Eat and Avoid in Canada
The candida diet is a plan designed to reduce the overgrowth of Candida albicans, a type of yeast that naturally lives in your …
Genetics & Congenital Disorders
Delleman Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Care
Delleman syndrome is a complex condition that a baby is born with. It involves a combination of abnormalities in three main areas: …