General Health
Ischemic Stroke: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
An ischemic stroke happens when a blocked artery cuts off blood flow to part of the brain. Without blood, brain tissue begins to …
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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 our editorial team.
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General Health
Surgical Ablation: What It Is and What to Expect
The word “ablation” comes from the Latin word meaning “to remove.” In medicine, surgical ablation refers to the removal of body …
Liver & Gallbladder Health
Cholestasis: Causes, Symptoms & Bile Duct Drainage
Bile is a digestive fluid made and released by the liver. It travels through a network of tube-like structures called bile ducts …
Liver & Gallbladder Health
Gallbladder: Function, Problems & Treatments
Your gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ tucked just beneath your liver, on the upper right side of your abdomen.
General Health
Rigid Abdomen: Causes, Symptoms & Emergency Signs
A rigid abdomen is one of the most serious warning signs the human body can send. It happens when the muscles of the abdominal …
General Health
Beta Blockers: What Canadians Need to Know
Beta blockers work by blocking the effects of certain natural chemicals in your body. These chemicals — adrenaline (epinephrine), …
General Health
Joint Health: Types, Conditions & When to Get Help
A joint is the place where two or more bones meet. Joints allow your bones to move against each other smoothly and safely.
General Health
Anterior Pituitary Gland: What It Does and Why It Matters
The anterior pituitary gland is one of the most important structures in your entire body. It is a small, pea-sized gland at the …
General Health
Blood Pressure: What Your Numbers Really Mean
Your heart beats roughly once every second. Each beat creates a wave of pressure that pushes blood through every artery in your …
General Health
Tummy Tuck Surgery: What Canadians Should Know
A tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, is a surgical procedure that removes excess fat and skin from the abdomen.