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Esophagus: Function, Conditions & When to See a Doctor
The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects your throat to your stomach. It plays a key role every time you eat or drink.
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Evidence-based guides to diseases and medical conditions affecting Canadians — from heart and cancer to digestive, kidney, and hormonal health. reviewed by our editorial team.
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General Health
Skin Redness: Causes, Types & When to See a Doctor
Skin redness, also called erythema by doctors, is a blush or flush of red on the skin that fades when you press on it.
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Temporal Arteritis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Temporal arteritis happens when one or both of the temporal arteries become swollen and inflamed. These arteries carry blood to …
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Anxiety: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
Anxiety is an emotional state marked by a sense of dread or nervousness, often without a clear cause.
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Digital Health Records: How Apps Are Changing Patient Care
Managing your digital health records has never been more important — or more possible. New smartphone apps now allow Canadians to …
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Artificial Nutrition and Hydration: Benefits and Risks
Artificial nutrition and hydration means giving a person food and fluids through a tube or an intravenous (IV) line, rather than …
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Benzodiazepines: What Canadians Need to Know
Benzodiazepines are a class of prescription drugs that slow down activity in the brain and nervous system.
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Bacteria: Types, Infections & When to See a Doctor
Bacteria are among the simplest living things on the planet. They are single-celled organisms that do not have a true nucleus.
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Menstrual Cycle: What Every Canadian Should Know
The menstrual cycle is a natural part of life for most women and people with a uterus, from puberty through to menopause.
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Bone Marrow: What It Is and Why It Matters
Your bone marrow is one of the hardest-working tissues in your entire body. It sits inside your bones and produces billions of …