Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Vasomotor Disorders: Livedo Reticularis, Acrocyanosis & More
Your blood vessels constantly adjust their size to control blood flow throughout your body.
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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 licensed Canadian physicians.
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General Health
Spirometry Test: What It Is and What to Expect
A spirometry test is one of the most common and useful ways to check how well your lungs are working.
General Health
Sinusitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment in Canada
Your sinuses are small, air-filled cavities located in your face and skull. They are lined with a soft tissue called mucosa, which …
General Health
Muscle Pain: Causes, Treatment & When to See a Doctor
Muscle pain can affect any part of your body — your neck, back, legs, arms, or hands. The pain may feel like a dull ache, a sharp …
General Health
Pain Management: Steps to Understand and Control Pain
Nobody enjoys being in pain. However, pain is one of your body’s most important communication tools.
Cancer
Melanoma: Signs, Causes & Prevention in Canada
Melanoma gets its name from the word meaning “black tumour.” It starts in cells called melanocytes, which produce melanin — the …
Cancer
Skin Cancer: Warning Signs, Moles & ABCDE Guide
Skin cancer begins when cells in the skin undergo changes that cause them to grow without stopping. As these cells multiply, they …
General Health
Acrodynia: Mercury Poisoning in Young Children
Acrodynia is a vasomotor disorder of the extremities. This means it affects blood vessel function in the hands and feet.
General Health
Acrocentric Chromosomes: What They Mean for Your Health
An acrocentric chromosome is a chromosome where the centromere — the point that holds the two arms of the chromosome together — …
General Health
Aspirin: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Safety
The dose you take changes what aspirin actually does in your body. At low doses, it acts as a blood thinner.