General Health
Blood Pressure: What Your Numbers Really Mean
Your heart beats roughly once every second. Each beat creates a wave of pressure that pushes blood through every artery in your …
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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
Tummy Tuck Surgery: What Canadians Should Know
A tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, is a surgical procedure that removes excess fat and skin from the abdomen.
General Health
Deviated Septum: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
A deviated septum is one of the most common nasal conditions in Canada, affecting roughly 80% of people to some degree.
General Health
E. coli Infection: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
An E. coli infection is one of the most common bacterial infections in Canada. E. coli — short for Escherichia coli — is a …
General Health
Pulmonary Emphysema: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Your lungs contain millions of tiny air sacs called alveoli. These sacs expand and contract with every breath, allowing oxygen to …
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Raynaud’s Disease: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Raynaud’s disease is the primary form of a condition that causes sudden, temporary spasms in the small arteries of the fingers.
General Health
Skin Abscess: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
A skin abscess is a tender, swollen lump filled with pus that forms when bacteria get trapped under your skin.
General Health
Vaginal Agenesis Surgery: What You Need to Know
Vaginal agenesis is a condition where the vagina does not develop properly before birth. In some cases, the vagina is completely …
Liver & Gallbladder Health
Cholecystitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Your gallbladder normally releases bile into your small intestine to help break down fatty foods.
Liver & Gallbladder Health
Gallbladder Removal Surgery: What Canadians Should Know
Your gallbladder is a small organ, roughly 7 to 10 centimetres long and 4 centimetres wide.