Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Deep Vein Thrombosis: Warning Signs & What to Do
Deep vein thrombosis happens when a blood clot forms inside a deep vein, most often in the lower leg or thigh.
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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
Retina: What It Is, How It Works & Eye Diseases
The retina is one of the most important parts of your eye. It is a thin layer of tissue that lines the inside back wall of the …
General Health
Free Radicals: What They Are and How They Harm You
A free radical is a molecule with an unpaired electron on its outer edge. This makes it highly unstable and reactive.
General Health
Sunscreen UVA UVB Protection: What Canadians Need to Know
Choosing the right broad-spectrum sunscreen is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your skin.
General Health
Zenker’s Diverticulum: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
A diverticulum is a medical term for an abnormal, sac-shaped pouch that forms in the wall of a hollow organ.
Cancer
Skin Biopsy: What Canadians Need to Know
A skin biopsy is one of the most reliable tools doctors use to diagnose skin cancer and other skin conditions.
Cancer
Caffeine and Exercise: Can They Prevent Skin Cancer?
Could your morning coffee and a trip to the gym actually help protect your skin? New research suggests that combining caffeine and …
General Health
Achondroplasia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Achondroplasia is a genetic condition that affects bone growth, particularly the long bones of the arms and legs.
General Health
Acne: Causes, Types, and Treatment Options
Acne is a skin condition that affects the hair follicles and oil glands beneath your skin. When these glands produce too much oil, …
General Health
Acentric Chromosome: What It Means for Your Health
An acentric chromosome is a chromosome that is missing its centromere — the region that holds a chromosome together and guides it …