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Immunodeficiency: Causes, Types & What to Do
Your immune system is your body’s defence network. It fights off bacteria, viruses, and other harmful invaders every single day.
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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 our editorial team.
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General Health
Impulsivity: Causes, Signs & When to Get Help
Impulsivity means acting on urges or impulses before thinking things through. Most people feel impulsive from time to time — …
General Health
MRI Scan: What Canadians Need to Know
An MRI scan — short for magnetic resonance imaging — is one of the most powerful diagnostic tools available in Canadian healthcare …
General Health
Jaundice: Causes, Symptoms & When to Seek Help
Jaundice gets its name from the French word for yellow, jaune. In everyday language, people sometimes call it “yellowing of the …
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HTLV Virus: What Canadians Need to Know
The HTLV virus — short for Human T-Cell Leukemia/Lymphoma Virus — is a rare but serious infection that affects the immune system.
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Hormone Therapy for Cancer: What Canadians Should Know
Hormone therapy for cancer is not the same as hormone replacement therapy (HRT) used during menopause.
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Parathyroid Hormone: What It Does and Why It Matters
PTH acts like a control switch for calcium in your body. When calcium in your blood drops too low, your parathyroid glands release …
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Growth Hormone: What It Does and Why It Matters
In children, growth hormone is responsible for increasing height and building strong bones.
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Low Muscle Tone: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Muscle tone refers to the tension or resistance in your muscles when they are at rest. Healthy muscles are always slightly active, …
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Low Sodium Levels: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Sodium is an electrolyte — a mineral that carries an electrical charge in your body. It helps regulate how much water your cells …