General Health
DNA: What It Is and Why It Matters for Your Health
DNA is a long, complex molecule found inside almost every cell in the human body. It acts like a set of instructions, telling 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 licensed Canadian physicians.
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General Health
Acrodermatitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Acrodermatitis refers to inflammation of the skin on the extremities — mainly the hands, feet, and sometimes the lower legs and …
General Health
Dry Mouth: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment in Canada
Dry mouth — known medically as xerostomia or asialia — happens when your salivary glands do not produce enough saliva to keep your …
General Health
Lumbar Puncture: What Canadians Need to Know
A lumbar puncture, often called a spinal tap, is a medical procedure used to collect or examine the fluid surrounding your brain …
General Health
Polyarthritis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Polyarthritis simply means inflammation of multiple joints. The word comes from the Greek words poly (many) and arthritis (joint …
General Health
Carcinogenesis: How Cancer Starts in the Body
The word carcinogenesis comes from the Greek word for cancer (karkinos) and the Latin word for origin (genesis).
General Health
Calcium: Benefits, Sources & Daily Requirements
Calcium is a chemical element found in nature and inside the human body. Your body stores about one kilogram of calcium — nearly …
General Health
Vulvodynia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment in Canada
Vulvodynia refers to ongoing vulvar pain that cannot be explained by another medical condition. It most commonly feels like …
Liver & Gallbladder Health
Anemia in Liver Cirrhosis: Causes and Symptoms
Liver cirrhosis is a chronic, progressive disease where healthy liver tissue is gradually replaced by scar tissue.
Liver & Gallbladder Health
Foods Bad for Your Liver — and Healthy Swaps
Your liver is one of the hardest-working organs in your body. Knowing which foods are bad for your liver — and what to eat instead …