Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Mitral Valve Stenosis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Your heart has four valves that keep blood moving in the right direction. The mitral valve sits between the left atrium and the …
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Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Aortic Stenosis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Your heart has four chambers: two ventricles and two atria. The left ventricle is responsible for pumping blood out to your entire …
General Health
Epidermis: What Your Skin’s Outer Layer Does
The epidermis is the outermost layer of your skin. It acts as your body’s first line of defence against the outside world.
General Health
Cancer: Causes, Types, and What Canadians Should Know
Cancer is a disease where the body’s normal cell growth goes wrong. Healthy cells grow, divide, and die in an orderly way.
Liver & Gallbladder Health
Liver Health: What Your Liver Does and How to Protect It
Your liver health matters more than most people realize. The liver is the second-heaviest organ in the body, weighing up to 1.5 …
Liver & Gallbladder Health
Liver Disease Risk Factors Every Canadian Should Know
Your liver is one of the hardest-working organs in your body. Understanding liver disease risk factors is one of the most …
General Health
Lymph Node Abscess: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
A lymph node abscess is a serious infection that causes a pocket of pus to form in or around a lymph node.
General Health
Infantile Acropustulosis: Symptoms, Causes & Care
Infantile acropustulosis is a recurring skin condition seen in babies during the first few months of life.
General Health
EEG Test: What Is an Electroencephalogram?
An EEG test, short for electroencephalogram, is a safe and painless procedure that records the electrical activity of your brain.
General Health
Headaches: Types, Causes & Relief Tips
A headache is one of the most common health complaints in Canada. Almost everyone gets one at some point.