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Colon Cancer: Symptoms, Risks, and Treatment
The colon is the final section of your digestive tract. Like any tissue in the body, it can develop abnormal growths.
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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
Sulfuric Acid: Health Risks, Exposure & Safety
In pure form, sulfuric acid is extremely dense and will absorb water rapidly from its surroundings.
General Health
Salicylic Acid: Uses, Benefits & Skin Care Guide
Salicylic acid is a naturally occurring organic compound. It belongs to a group of chemicals called beta-hydroxy acids, which …
General Health
Ablepharia: What Canadians Need to Know
Ablepharia — sometimes spelled ablepharon — refers to the total or partial absence of the eyelids at birth.
General Health
Abductor Muscles: Function, Types & Exercises
Your abductor muscles are some of the hardest-working muscles in your body. They control the movement of pulling a limb away from …
General Health
Biopsy: What It Is, Why It’s Done & What to Expect
A biopsy is a medical procedure where a small sample of tissue or cells is removed from your body and examined under a microscope.
General Health
Antipsychotic Medications: What Canadians Should Know
These medications do not cure mental illness. However, they help reduce or control symptoms so that people can function better in …
General Health
Acoria: Missing Pupil Condition Explained
Acoria is classified as a congenital malformation. This means a person is born with it — it is not something that develops later …
General Health
Aclasis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Options
The word aclasis comes from medical terminology meaning a “pathological continuity” of a structure.
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Heavy Legs: Causes, Relief Tips & When to See a Doctor
If your legs feel tired, swollen, and hard to lift — especially in summer — you are not alone.