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Acatalasia: Causes, Symptoms & Oral Health Effects
Acatalasia, also called acatalasemia, is a genetic disorder caused by mutations in the CAT gene.
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General Health
Insulinoma: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
An insulinoma is a rare tumour that grows in the pancreas and produces too much insulin. Most insulinomas are benign, meaning they …
General Health
Drug-Induced Liver Damage: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Your liver acts like a powerful filter. It breaks down nearly everything you eat, drink, or absorb — including medications, …
General Health
Adduction: What This Body Movement Means for You
Adduction describes any movement that pulls a body part toward the midline of your body. The midline is an imaginary vertical line …
General Health
Adam’s Apple: What It Is and Why It Matters
The Adam’s apple is the small, firm bump you can see and feel at the front of your throat. It is made of thyroid cartilage, which …
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Venous Thromboembolism: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Your blood needs to flow freely through your veins and arteries to keep you healthy. Sometimes, however, an abnormal blood clot …
General Health
Localized Itching: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
Localized itching means the urge to scratch is limited to one area. It does not spread across your whole body.
General Health
Pneumocystis Pneumonia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Pneumocystis pneumonia — often shortened to PCP — is an opportunistic infection. That means it takes advantage of a weakened …
General Health
Unexpected Pain Causes: What Your Body Is Telling You
Sometimes pain shows up without an obvious reason. You have not fallen, lifted anything heavy, or been injured — yet something …
General Health
Oral Infections and Systemic Disease: What Your Mouth Reveals
Most Canadians know that brushing and flossing keep cavities away. But research now shows that oral infections and systemic …