Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Hereditary Thrombophilia: Inherited Clotting Disorders
In a healthy body, blood flows freely through your arteries and veins. When you injure a blood vessel, your body responds by …
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Conditions & Diseases
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
Keratin: What It Is and Why It Matters for Your Skin
Keratin is the most important structural protein found in the epidermis — the outermost layer of your skin.
General Health
Insulin: What It Does and Why It Matters
Insulin is a hormone made by your pancreas, a gland that sits behind your stomach. It plays a key role in keeping your blood sugar …
General Health
Pterygium: What Canadians Need to Know
A pterygium is a non-cancerous growth on the eye that can look alarming but is often manageable.
General Health
Mucous Membranes: What They Are and Why They Matter
Your body is lined from head to toe by a remarkable tissue called mucous membranes. These thin, moist layers coat the inside of …
Cancer
Colorectal Cancer: Symptoms, Causes & What Canadians Should Know
Cancer develops when cells grow abnormally and form a mass called a tumour. In colorectal cancer, these abnormal cells grow in the …
Cancer
Anal Cancer: Symptoms, Stages & Treatment in Canada
The anus is the final part of the large intestine, located just after the rectum. It is the opening through which stool leaves the …
General Health
Acephaly: What This Rare Birth Defect Means
Acephaly comes from the Greek words meaning “without a head.” It describes a congenital malformation where the entire head, …
General Health
Accessory Nerve: Function, Damage & When to Worry
The accessory nerve is the eleventh of twelve cranial nerves in the human body. It plays a vital role in controlling key muscles …
General Health
Abduction Movement: What It Means for Your Body
In simple terms, abduction movement means moving a body part away from the centre of your body.