General Health
Pustule on Skin: Causes, Treatments & When to Worry
A pustule is a small, raised bump on the skin that is filled with pus. Pus is a thick, yellowish or whitish fluid made up of dead …
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General Health
Depression: Signs, Symptoms & When to Get Help
Depression is a mental health condition marked by deep, lasting sadness and a loss of interest in things you once enjoyed.
General Health
Blindness: Causes, Types, and What You Can Do
Blindness refers to a significant loss of vision that cannot be fully corrected with glasses or contact lenses.
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Aortic Aneurysm: Causes, Symptoms & When to Act
An aortic aneurysm is a serious condition where the body’s largest blood vessel becomes dangerously enlarged.
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Symptoms, Risks & Treatment
An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a serious but often silent condition that affects thousands of Canadians every year.
Liver & Gallbladder Health
Biliary Atresia: Symptoms, Treatment & Outlook
Your liver produces a digestive fluid called bile. Bile travels through a network of tubes called bile ducts and flows into the …
Liver & Gallbladder Health
Ascites: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment in Canada
Your abdominal cavity is lined by a thin, two-layered membrane called the peritoneum. Normally, the space between these two layers …
Cancer
Early Signs of Breast Cancer: What to Watch For
The early signs of breast cancer can be easy to miss, but catching them sooner can make a real difference.
Cancer
Breast Cancer: Causes, Symptoms & Risk Factors
Breast cancer begins in the cells that line the ducts or lobules of the breast. When these cells grow out of control, they can …
General Health
Adolescence: A Parent’s Guide to Teen Health
The word “adolescence” comes from the Latin word adolescere, meaning “to grow up.” It is much more than just a physical …