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 …
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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 licensed Canadian physicians.
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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.
General Health
Abducens Nerve: What It Does and Why It Matters
The abducens nerve is the sixth of twelve cranial nerves in your body. It plays a key role in controlling eye movement.
General Health
Anticholinergic Drugs: What Canadians Need to Know
Your body runs on a network of automatic signals. One major branch of that network is called the parasympathetic nervous system.
General Health
Antiarrhythmic Drugs: What You Need to Know
Your heart beats because of tiny electrical impulses. These impulses travel through your heart muscle in a very precise order.
General Health
Lactic Acidosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Your body produces lactic acid naturally during normal activity. Usually, your liver breaks it down quickly and removes it from …