Respiratory Health
Orthopnea: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Options
Have you ever noticed that you struggle to breathe when you lie flat, but feel better once you sit up or stand? This is called …
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Articles by Canada Health Journal Editorial Team
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Low Blood Pressure: Causes, Symptoms & When to Act
Blood pressure measures the force of blood pushing against your artery walls. It is recorded as two numbers: systolic (the …
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Cardiac Hypertrophy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Your heart is a muscle. Like any muscle, it can grow larger when it works harder than usual.
Infections & Infectious Diseases
Esophageal Candidiasis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Esophageal candidiasis is the most common cause of infectious esophagitis. After the mouth and throat, the esophagus is the second …
Genetics & Congenital Disorders
Phenylketonuria (PKU): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
PKU is a genetic condition where the body cannot properly break down an amino acid called phenylalanine.
Genetics & Congenital Disorders
Gaucher Disease: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Gaucher disease happens when the body does not make enough of an enzyme called glucocerebrosidase.
Digestive Health
Rectal Prolapse: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The rectum is the final section of the large intestine, just above the anus. In a healthy body, strong muscles and ligaments hold …
Digestive Health
Postbiotics: What They Are and How They Help Your Gut
You have probably heard of probiotics and prebiotics. But postbiotics are the newest player in gut health — and research suggests …
Cancer
Chemotherapy Side Effects: What Canadians Need to Know
The main goal of chemotherapy is to destroy cancer cells. It does this by targeting cells that divide quickly — which is exactly …
Cancer
Cancer Pain Management: What Canadians Need to Know
Cancer pain has more than one cause. A tumour can press on bones, nerves, or nearby organs. This pressure creates pain that can …