General Health
Burkitt Lymphoma: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Burkitt lymphoma is a malignant tumour that starts in the lymph nodes. It is classified as a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, meaning …
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General Health
Acromegaly: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment in Canada
Acromegaly happens when a small, non-cancerous tumour on the pituitary gland produces too much growth hormone.
General Health
Acrocyanosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Acrocyanosis is a chronic condition where the skin on your hands, feet, and ears turns blue or violet.
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Antiphospholipid Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Antiphospholipid syndrome happens when your immune system mistakenly produces harmful proteins called antiphospholipid antibodies.
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Henoch-Schönlein Purpura: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
HSP is more common in males than females, at a ratio of about 2:1. Around 75% of all cases occur in children under the age of 11.
General Health
Orgasm: What Happens in Your Body and Why It Matters
An orgasm is the peak of sexual excitement. It brings intense physical sensations and marks the climax of the sexual response …
General Health
Nystagmus: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Options
Nystagmus refers to uncontrolled eye movements that a person cannot stop on their own. The word comes from the Greek word for …
General Health
IQ Test: What It Measures and What It Means
An IQ test is a standardised tool used to measure a person’s intellectual abilities. It compares your results to the average …
General Health
Scalp Health: What Every Canadian Should Know
Your scalp health matters more than most people realize. The scalp is the layer of soft tissue that covers the skull and is …
Cancer
Colon Cancer: Symptoms, Causes & Risk Factors
Colon cancer is a tumour that forms in the colon, which is part of your large intestine. When cancer affects the last section of …