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 …
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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
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.
General Health
Diethylstilbestrol (DES): Risks, Effects & What You Should Know
Diethylstilbestrol, often called DES, was the first synthetic estrogen ever produced. It was widely prescribed across North …
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Peripheral Artery Disease: Symptoms, Stages & Diagnosis
Peripheral artery disease happens when the arteries that carry blood to your limbs become narrow or blocked.
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Artery Health: How to Protect Your Arteries
Your artery health plays a central role in keeping your heart, brain, and entire body working properly.
Liver & Gallbladder Health
Liver Cirrhosis: Causes, Symptoms & Complications
Your liver is the largest organ inside your body. It performs hundreds of tasks that keep you alive and healthy every single day.
Liver & Gallbladder Health
Biliary Atresia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Biliary atresia affects roughly 1 in 10,000 newborns. It appears to be slightly more common in girls than boys.
Cancer
Fatty Foods and Breast Cancer Risk After Menopause
New research suggests a clear link between fatty foods and breast cancer risk in women after menopause.
Cancer
High-Fat Diet and Breast Cancer Risk: What Women Should Know
New research suggests that a high-fat diet and breast cancer risk are closely linked. A large study found that women who get more …
General Health
Angina Pectoris: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Angina pectoris happens when the heart muscle does not receive enough oxygen-rich blood. The result is a squeezing, pressing, or …