General Health
ADH Hormone: What It Does and Why It Matters
The ADH hormone — also called antidiuretic hormone or vasopressin — plays a critical role in keeping your body’s water balance 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 licensed Canadian physicians.
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General Health
Achilles Tendon: Symptoms, Rupture & Recovery
The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the human body. It connects your calf muscles to your heel bone, …
General Health
Acetazolamide: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects
Acetazolamide is a diuretic — a medicine that helps your body get rid of excess fluid. It does this by blocking an enzyme called …
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Pressure Sores: Causes, Stages, and Treatment
Pressure sores are injuries to the skin and the tissue underneath it. When one area of skin is pressed against a surface for too …
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Pulmonary Embolism: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
A pulmonary embolism is a serious, life-threatening blockage in one of the arteries that supplies blood to your lungs.
General Health
Genital Herpes: Symptoms, Treatment & What to Know
Genital herpes is a viral infection spread through sexual contact. The herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) causes most cases.
General Health
Congenital Galactosemia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Galactosemia means “galactose in the blood.” Galactose is a type of sugar found naturally in milk and many dairy products.
General Health
Premature Ejaculation: Causes, Treatments & When to Get Help
Premature ejaculation (PE) occurs when ejaculation happens earlier than desired during sexual activity.
General Health
Spine Health: Your Complete Guide to the Spinal Column
Your spine health affects nearly every movement you make. The spinal column is one of the most important structures in your body.
Cancer
Cervical Dysplasia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Cervical dysplasia means the cells lining the cervix have changed in an abnormal way. Doctors also call this condition cervical …