General Health
Zenker’s Diverticulum: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
A diverticulum is a medical term for an abnormal, sac-shaped pouch that forms in the wall of a hollow organ.
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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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Cancer
Skin Biopsy: What Canadians Need to Know
A skin biopsy is one of the most reliable tools doctors use to diagnose skin cancer and other skin conditions.
Cancer
Caffeine and Exercise: Can They Prevent Skin Cancer?
Could your morning coffee and a trip to the gym actually help protect your skin? New research suggests that combining caffeine and …
General Health
Achondroplasia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Achondroplasia is a genetic condition that affects bone growth, particularly the long bones of the arms and legs.
General Health
Acne: Causes, Types, and Treatment Options
Acne is a skin condition that affects the hair follicles and oil glands beneath your skin. When these glands produce too much oil, …
General Health
Acentric Chromosome: What It Means for Your Health
An acentric chromosome is a chromosome that is missing its centromere — the region that holds a chromosome together and guides it …
General Health
Acatalasia: Causes, Symptoms & Oral Health Effects
Acatalasia, also called acatalasemia, is a genetic disorder caused by mutations in the CAT gene.
General Health
Insulinoma: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
An insulinoma is a rare tumour that grows in the pancreas and produces too much insulin. Most insulinomas are benign, meaning they …
General Health
Drug-Induced Liver Damage: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Your liver acts like a powerful filter. It breaks down nearly everything you eat, drink, or absorb — including medications, …
General Health
Adduction: What This Body Movement Means for You
Adduction describes any movement that pulls a body part toward the midline of your body. The midline is an imaginary vertical line …