General Health
MRI Scan: What Canadians Need to Know
An MRI scan — short for magnetic resonance imaging — is one of the most powerful diagnostic tools available in Canadian healthcare …
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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
Jaundice: Causes, Symptoms & When to Seek Help
Jaundice gets its name from the French word for yellow, jaune. In everyday language, people sometimes call it “yellowing of the …
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HTLV Virus: What Canadians Need to Know
The HTLV virus — short for Human T-Cell Leukemia/Lymphoma Virus — is a rare but serious infection that affects the immune system.
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Hormone Therapy for Cancer: What Canadians Should Know
Hormone therapy for cancer is not the same as hormone replacement therapy (HRT) used during menopause.
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Parathyroid Hormone: What It Does and Why It Matters
PTH acts like a control switch for calcium in your body. When calcium in your blood drops too low, your parathyroid glands release …
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Growth Hormone: What It Does and Why It Matters
In children, growth hormone is responsible for increasing height and building strong bones.
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Low Muscle Tone: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Muscle tone refers to the tension or resistance in your muscles when they are at rest. Healthy muscles are always slightly active, …
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Low Sodium Levels: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Sodium is an electrolyte — a mineral that carries an electrical charge in your body. It helps regulate how much water your cells …
General Health
Hypodermis: What Your Deepest Skin Layer Does
The hypodermis is the deepest layer of your skin. It sits just below the dermis and above your muscles and bones.
General Health
Low Calcium Levels: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Calcium is one of the most important minerals in your body. It keeps your bones strong, helps your muscles contract, and supports …