Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Peripheral Artery Disease: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) happens when the arteries that carry blood to your legs become narrowed or blocked.
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Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Amputation: Causes, Types, and Recovery in Canada
An amputation can happen in two ways. A traumatic amputation occurs suddenly due to an accident or injury.
General Health
Electrolytes: What They Are and Why They Matter
Electrolytes are minerals that break into tiny charged particles called ions when dissolved in water. These ions carry electrical …
General Health
Double Vision: Causes, Types & Treatments
Double vision occurs when your eyes or brain cannot properly combine what each eye sees into one clear image. Instead of seeing …
Genetics & Congenital Disorders
Fragile X Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Fragile X syndrome is caused by a change, or mutation, in a single gene called FMR1. This gene sits on the X chromosome.
General Health
Respiratory Acidosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Your body works hard to keep your blood at a stable pH level — a measure of how acidic or alkaline it is. Healthy blood has a pH …
General Health
Nucleic Acids: What They Are and Why They Matter
Nucleic acids are large, naturally occurring molecules made up of smaller units called nucleotides.
Cancer
Ovarian Cancer: Symptoms, Risks & Treatment in Canada
Ovarian cancer begins in the ovaries, the two small organs that produce eggs and hormones in women.
Cancer
Ovarian Cancer Symptoms: 7 Warning Signs to Know
Ovarian cancer symptoms are often subtle, which is why this disease is sometimes called a “silent killer.” However, research shows …
Surgery & Procedures
Face Transplant: What Canadians Need to Know
A face transplant is one of the most complex and demanding surgeries in modern medicine. It replaces a severely damaged or …