General Health
Dermatomyositis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Dermatomyositis belongs to a group of diseases called inflammatory myopathies. These are conditions where the immune system causes …
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Genetics & Congenital Disorders
WAGR Syndrome: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
WAGR syndrome gets its name from the four main conditions it involves. The letters stand for Wilms tumour, Aniridia, Genital or …
Genetics & Congenital Disorders
Turner Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Turner syndrome is sometimes called gonadal dysgenesis. It happens when a girl is born with only one fully functioning X …
General Health
Lactic Acid: What It Is and Why It Matters
Lactic acid is a substance your cells make during a process called anaerobic metabolism. “Anaerobic” simply means without oxygen.
General Health
Hyaluronic Acid: Benefits, Uses & What to Know
Hyaluronic acid is a type of molecule called a mucopolysaccharide. In simpler terms, it is a long chain of sugar molecules that …
Cancer
Viruses That Cause Cancer: What Canadians Should Know
Most of us have had a viral infection at some point — a sore throat, an upset stomach, or the common cold.
Cancer
Apples and Cancer Prevention: 5 Cancers They May Fight
You have probably heard the saying: an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But could there be real science behind it?
Surgery & Procedures
Labial Hypertrophy: When to Consider Surgery
The female genitalia include two sets of labia. The labia majora are the outer folds. They contain fatty tissue and are covered in …
Surgery & Procedures
Reconstructive Surgery: What Canadians Should Know
Reconstructive surgery uses surgical techniques to fix abnormal body structures. These abnormalities may come from trauma, cancer …
Diabetes
Low Blood Sugar: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Blood sugar, or blood glucose, is the main source of energy for your brain and body. Normal fasting blood sugar sits between 65 …