Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Artery Health: How to Protect Your Arteries
Your artery health plays a central role in keeping your heart, brain, and entire body working properly.
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Conditions & Diseases
Evidence-based guides to diseases and medical conditions affecting Canadians — from heart and cancer to digestive, kidney, and hormonal health. Reviewed by licensed Canadian physicians.
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Liver & Gallbladder Health
Liver Cirrhosis: Causes, Symptoms & Complications
Your liver is the largest organ inside your body. It performs hundreds of tasks that keep you alive and healthy every single day.
Liver & Gallbladder Health
Biliary Atresia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Biliary atresia affects roughly 1 in 10,000 newborns. It appears to be slightly more common in girls than boys.
Cancer
Fatty Foods and Breast Cancer Risk After Menopause
New research suggests a clear link between fatty foods and breast cancer risk in women after menopause.
Cancer
High-Fat Diet and Breast Cancer Risk: What Women Should Know
New research suggests that a high-fat diet and breast cancer risk are closely linked. A large study found that women who get more …
General Health
Angina Pectoris: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Angina pectoris happens when the heart muscle does not receive enough oxygen-rich blood. The result is a squeezing, pressing, or …
General Health
Albumin: What It Is and Why It Matters for Your Health
Albumin is a type of protein that dissolves easily in water. It is found in your blood, in egg whites, and in other body fluids.
General Health
Acupuncture: What Every Canadian Should Know
Acupuncture is a treatment rooted in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Practitioners believe that the body has an energy force …
General Health
Acromion: What It Is and Why It Matters
The acromion is a small but important bony structure at the top of your shoulder. It forms the highest point of the shoulder …
General Health
Sebaceous Glands: What They Do and Why They Matter
This article explains what sebaceous glands are, how they work, what can go wrong, and when it is time to talk to your family …