General Health
Pale Skin: Causes, Symptoms & When to Worry
Pale skin, also called pallor, happens when the skin loses some of its normal colour. This often occurs when less blood flows …
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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
Viral Infections: What Every Canadian Should Know
A virus is an incredibly tiny infectious agent — far too small to see under a regular microscope.
General Health
Tetany: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment in Canada
Tetany refers to episodes of strong, prolonged muscle contractions. These contractions most often affect the hands, feet, and …
Cancer
Lynch Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Genetic Testing
Lynch syndrome was formerly known as hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC). Doctors now use the term Lynch syndrome …
Cancer
Colorectal Cancer Prevention: What Canadians Should Know
Colorectal cancer begins in the large intestine, which includes the colon and the rectum. These are the final sections of your …
General Health
Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Diabetic ketoacidosis is a form of metabolic acidosis. That means the blood becomes too acidic because of a build-up of substances …
General Health
Stomach Acid: What It Is and How to Manage It
Your stomach lining contains special cells that produce gastric juice. This juice is made up of several important components that …
General Health
Abulia: What It Is and How to Get Help
Abulia comes from the Greek word meaning “lack of will.” It is a neurological and psychological symptom that reduces a person’s …
General Health
DEXA Scan: What Is a Bone Density Test?
A DEXA scan is a quick, painless test that measures how strong and dense your bones are. It stands for dual-energy X-ray …
General Health
Hereditary Traits: What Your Genes Say About You
Your body is shaped by thousands of hereditary traits passed down from your parents and grandparents.