Oral Health
Sensitive Teeth: Causes, Prevention & Relief Tips
Sensitive teeth happen when the inner layer of your tooth, called dentine, becomes exposed. Dentine sits just below the hard outer …
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Articles by Canada Health Journal Editorial Team
Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition. The immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in …
Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes in Children: A Canadian Parent’s Guide
Type 1 diabetes is an endocrine condition. The pancreas produces little or no insulin, so the body cannot properly process glucose …
Skin Conditions
Herpes Simplex Virus: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
The herpes simplex virus belongs to a family of viruses that stay in your body for life. Once you are infected, the virus travels …
Skin Conditions
Skin Irritation Causes: Top 10 Triggers to Know
Your skin is your body’s largest organ — and its first line of defence. Understanding common skin irritation causes can help you …
Neurological Disorders
Brain Health: Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s & How to Protect
Your brain health affects every part of your life — from your heartbeat to your memory to your emotions.
Neurological Disorders
Alzheimer’s Care: A Guide for Canadian Caregivers
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that gets worse over time. It belongs to a group of conditions called dementia, which …
Respiratory Health
Pulmonary Fibrosis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Pulmonary fibrosis causes scarring around and between the tiny air sacs (alveoli) in your lungs.
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
High Potassium Levels: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Potassium is an electrolyte, meaning it carries a small electrical charge that helps your cells function.
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Premature Atrial Contractions: Symptoms & Treatment
Your heart beats in a steady rhythm controlled by electrical signals. Normally, these signals start in the right atrium — one of …