General Health
Arterioles: What They Are and Why They Matter
Arterioles are very small blood vessels. They branch off from arteries and lead directly into capillaries, which are the smallest …
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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
NSAIDs: What Canadians Need to Know
NSAIDs are a large group of medications that reduce inflammation without using steroids. They are available over the counter at …
General Health
Kidney Cancer: Symptoms, Treatment & Outlook
Kidney cancer — also called renal cell carcinoma, hypernephroma, or renal adenocarcinoma — begins when cells in the kidney start …
General Health
Adenine (Vitamin B4): What It Does for Your Health
Adenine is a chemical compound found in every living cell. It belongs to a group of molecules called purine bases, which act as …
General Health
Ankylosing Spondylitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a long-term form of inflammatory arthritis. It mainly affects the sacroiliac joints — the joints …
General Health
Spleen: What It Does and Why It Matters
Your spleen is a small but powerful organ that plays a big role in keeping you healthy. Tucked in the upper left side of your …
General Health
Electrical Stimulation: Benefits, Uses & What to Expect
Electrical stimulation — sometimes called electrostimulation or e-stim — is a procedure where controlled electrical pulses are …
General Health
Pain: Types, Causes, and Treatment Options
Pain is your body’s alarm system. It signals that something may be wrong inside or outside your body.
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Giant Cell Arteritis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Giant cell arteritis — also called temporal arteritis or cranial arteritis — is an inflammatory condition affecting medium and …
Liver & Gallbladder Health
Liver Cirrhosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Liver cirrhosis happens when fibrous (scar) tissue builds up inside the liver over many years.