General Health
Antifungal Medication: What Canadians Need to Know
Antifungal medication is designed to kill fungi or stop them from growing. Fungi are different from bacteria and viruses, so …
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General Health
Antibiotics: What Every Canadian Should Know
Antibiotics are substances — either natural or synthetic — that target and destroy harmful bacteria in the body.
General Health
Gangrene: Types, Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Gangrene occurs when blood supply to a part of the body is cut off or severely reduced. Without blood, tissue cannot survive.
General Health
Germ Theory: How Microbes Were Discovered
The story of germ theory is one of the most important chapters in medical history. For thousands of years, people had no idea that …
General Health
Blood Thinners: What Every Canadian Should Know
Blood thinners are drugs or natural substances that reduce your blood’s ability to clot. Despite the name, they do not actually …
General Health
Hearing Test: What Is Acumetry and How Does It Work?
A hearing test is one of the most important tools a doctor has for understanding how well your ears are working.
General Health
Lymphocytes: What They Are and Why They Matter
Lymphocytes are small white blood cells that belong to a larger family called leukocytes. Your body makes them in the bone marrow, …
General Health
Fainting: Causes, Symptoms & What to Do
Fainting — also called syncope (pronounced SIN-koh-pee) — is a temporary loss of consciousness.
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Mitral Valve Prolapse: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Your heart has four valves that control blood flow in one direction. The mitral valve sits between the left atrium (upper chamber) …
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Mitral Regurgitation: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Your heart has four valves that act like one-way doors. They open and close with each heartbeat to keep blood moving in the right …