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Urinary Tract: How It Works and How to Keep It Healthy
Your urinary tract is one of the most important systems in your body. It includes all the organs that work together to filter your …
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General Health
Trabeculectomy: What Canadians Need to Know
Trabeculectomy is a type of eye surgery performed to reduce pressure inside the eye. Surgeons create a tiny channel — called a …
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Toxins: What They Are and How They Affect Your Health
When bacteria make you sick, they often do so through harmful substances called toxins. These are poisonous compounds produced by …
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Eye Pressure Test: What Is Tonometry and Why It Matters
An eye pressure test, known medically as tonometry, is a quick and painless procedure that measures the pressure inside your eyes.
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Visual Acuity Test: What to Expect and Why It Matters
A visual acuity test is one of the most common and important parts of any eye exam. It measures how clearly you can see details at …
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Heat Therapy: Benefits, Uses & How It Works
Heat therapy means using controlled warmth to treat pain, stiffness, and muscle tension. When you apply heat to the body, it …
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Biological Therapy: What Canadians Should Know
Your immune system is your body’s built-in defence network. It identifies and destroys harmful invaders like bacteria, viruses, …
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Theophylline: Uses, Side Effects & Dosage
Theophylline belongs to a group of medicines called bronchodilators. These drugs relax the muscles around your airways.
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Tendons: What They Are and How to Protect Them
A tendon is a tough, fibrous cord of tissue that connects muscle to bone. Tendons play a key role in every movement your body …
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Tendinitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment in Canada
Tendinitis is the inflammation of a tendon. It can develop at the point where a tendon meets a muscle, where it attaches to a …