Genetics & Congenital Disorders
Angelman Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Angelman syndrome is caused by a problem with a gene on chromosome 15, called the UBE3A gene. This gene plays an important role in …
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Digestive Health
Fatty Stool (Steatorrhoea): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Steatorrhoea is the medical term for having too much fat in your stool. A small amount of fat in stool is normal.
Digestive Health
Leaky Gut Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & How to Heal
Your intestinal lining works like a fine mesh screen. It allows nutrients to pass into your bloodstream while blocking harmful …
Cancer
Early Cancer Symptoms: Warning Signs to Know
Recognizing early cancer symptoms can make a real difference in your health outcomes. Cancer is not one single disease — it is a …
Cancer
Malignant Pleural Effusion: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Your lungs sit inside a two-layered membrane called the pleura. Normally, a small amount of fluid keeps these layers moist and …
Surgery & Procedures
Liposuction: Risks, Benefits & What to Expect
It is important to understand what liposuction does not do. It does not treat cellulite or stretch marks.
Surgery & Procedures
Lipoma: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
A lipoma is a slow-growing, soft lump of fatty tissue that forms just under the skin. It is the most common type of benign …
Diabetes
Diabetic Coma: Causes, Symptoms & Prevention
A diabetic coma is a life-threatening emergency that can affect anyone living with diabetes.
Diabetes
Diabetes and Associated Conditions: What Canadians Should Know
Diabetes is a complex metabolic disease. It affects the way your body uses and stores energy from food.
Skin Conditions
Contact Dermatitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Contact dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin caused by direct contact with an irritating substance.