Liver & Gallbladder Health
Primary Biliary Cholangitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Primary biliary cholangitis is an autoimmune disease. This means the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue — in …
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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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Cancer
Preventive Mastectomy: What Canadian Women Should Know
A preventive mastectomy is a surgery to remove one or both breasts before cancer develops. It is an option for women who have a …
Cancer
Mastectomy: What Canadian Women Need to Know
A mastectomy is a surgery to remove all or part of the breast. Doctors use it to treat or prevent breast cancer.
General Health
Antihistamines: What Every Canadian Should Know
Antihistamines are drugs that block the effects of histamine in your body. Histamine is a natural chemical your immune system …
General Health
Antibodies: What They Are and How They Protect You
Your body has a remarkable defence system, and antibodies are one of its most powerful tools.
General Health
Sensory Adaptation: How Your Senses Adjust Over Time
Your body is constantly receiving information from the world around you. Your eyes detect light, your ears pick up sound, your …
General Health
Acoustic Nerve: What It Is and Why It Matters
The acoustic nerve — also called the vestibulocochlear nerve or auditory nerve — is one of the most important nerves in your body.
General Health
Anaphylactic Shock: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Anaphylactic shock is a severe, whole-body allergic reaction. It is also called anaphylaxis.
General Health
HIV and AIDS: What Every Canadian Should Know
HIV is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. Specifically, it destroys white blood cells called CD4 cells, also known as …
General Health
Dopamine: What It Does and Why It Matters
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter. That means it is a chemical your brain uses to send signals between nerve cells.