Surgery & Procedures
Bariatric Surgery for Diabetes: What Canadians Should Know
Bariatric surgery is a medical procedure designed to help people with obesity lose a significant amount of weight.
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Oral Health
TMJ Disorder: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects your lower jaw (mandible) to the temporal bone on the side of your skull.
Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes in Children: Signs, Causes & Testing
Type 2 diabetes is a long-term condition that affects how the body uses sugar (glucose) for energy.
Diabetes
Coffee and Type 2 Diabetes: Can Coffee Lower Your Risk?
New research suggests a surprising link between coffee and type 2 diabetes risk. A large, long-term study found that women who …
Women's Health
Vaginal Agenesis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Vaginal agenesis (also called vaginal atresia) means the vagina is either completely absent or only partially formed.
Skin Conditions
Vitiligo in Children: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Vitiligo is a condition where the skin loses its natural pigment, or colour. This happens when the cells that produce pigment — …
Neurological Disorders
Mild Cognitive Impairment: Early Signs and Treatment
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) causes changes in thinking that are noticeable — to you and to the people around you.
Neurological Disorders
Neurological Disorders: Types, Symptoms & Treatment
Your nervous system has two main parts. The central nervous system includes your brain and spinal cord.
Respiratory Health
Pulmonary Nocardiosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Pulmonary nocardiosis is an infection of the lung tissue caused by bacteria from the Nocardia genus.
Respiratory Health
Pulmonary Histoplasmosis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Pulmonary histoplasmosis is a fungal infection that mainly affects the lungs. The fungus Histoplasma capsulatum lives in soil and …