General Health
Urination: What’s Normal and When to Worry
Urination is the process of releasing urine stored in the bladder out of the body. The bladder collects urine produced by the …
Medical Author
Canada Health Journal Editorial Team
Editorial Team · Canada Health Journal
Articles on Canada Health Journal are researched and written by our editorial team. Every article is checked for accuracy against guidance from Canadian and international health authorities — including Health Canada, the Public Health Agency of Canada, and peer-reviewed medical literature — and updated as guidance changes.
Our content is written for general education. It is not medical advice and is not a substitute for consulting a licensed healthcare professional. See our Editorial Policy, Corrections Policy, and Medical Disclaimer for how we source, review, and correct our content.
Articles by Canada Health Journal Editorial Team
General Health
Germs: What They Are and How They Affect Your Health
The word germs is a general term for microscopic organisms, also called microorganisms. Scientists group germs into four main …
General Health
Muscle Pain: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
Muscle pain, also known medically as myalgia, refers to discomfort, soreness, or aching felt in one or more muscles.
General Health
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: Causes, Signs & When to Act
Abnormal uterine bleeding is vaginal bleeding that occurs between your expected periods. It can range from light spotting to …
General Health
Cancer Metastasis: What It Means and What to Expect
Cancer metastasis happens when cells from a primary cancer — the original tumour — travel through the body and start growing in a …
General Health
Metaplasia: What It Means for Your Health
Metaplasia happens when cells in one part of the body start behaving like cells from a different part of the body.
General Health
Menopause: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment in Canada
Menopause is confirmed when a woman has gone 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period. It is not a sudden event.
General Health
Tumour Markers: What They Are and Why They Matter
A tumour marker is a substance — usually a protein — that appears in higher-than-normal amounts when cancer is present.
General Health
Manometry: What It Is and What to Expect
Manometry is a diagnostic test used to measure the pressure inside hollow organs, especially those in the digestive system.
General Health
Mania: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
Mania is a state of intense mental and physical agitation. It goes far beyond simply feeling happy or energetic.