Oral Health
Dentist and Orthodontist: Why Their Teamwork Matters
Your dentist and orthodontist may seem like two separate people doing two separate jobs. However, when they work closely together, …
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Women's Health
Functional Ovarian Cyst: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
A functional ovarian cyst is one of the most common ovarian conditions in women of childbearing age.
Eating Disorders
Bulimia Nervosa: Signs, Causes & When to Get Help
Bulimia nervosa is both a psychological condition and a chronic illness. It is not simply about food.
Skin Conditions
Scabies: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment in Canada
Scabies is a parasitic skin condition caused by a microscopic mite called Sarcoptes scabiei.
Skin Conditions
Tinea Versicolor: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Tinea versicolor — also called pityriasis versicolor — is a fungal infection of the skin. It happens when a naturally occurring …
Neurological Disorders
Vascular Dementia: Causes, Symptoms & Prevention
Vascular dementia refers to a gradual decline in memory and thinking skills. It occurs when blood flow carrying oxygen and …
Neurological Disorders
Frontotemporal Dementia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Frontotemporal dementia — sometimes called Pick’s disease or frontal lobe dementia — is not a single condition.
Respiratory Health
Congenital Lobar Emphysema: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Congenital lobar emphysema occurs when one or more lobes of a baby’s lung become over-inflated. Air enters the lung lobe but …
Respiratory Health
Pulmonary Edema: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Your lungs contain millions of tiny, elastic air sacs called alveoli. With every breath, these sacs fill with oxygen and release …
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy Explained
As a result, the right ventricle loses its ability to contract and relax properly. This abnormal tissue also disrupts the heart’s …