General Health
Oophorectomy: What Canadian Women Need to Know
An oophorectomy is a surgical procedure to remove one or both ovaries. It is one of the most common gynaecological surgeries …
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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
Weight Maintenance After Dieting: What Really Works
Your body mass index (BMI) is a simple tool used to estimate whether your weight is in a healthy range.
Liver & Gallbladder Health
Liver Abscess: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
A liver abscess is a pocket of pus that forms inside the liver due to a bacterial infection.
ENT & Throat Disorders
Strep Throat: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Strep throat is caused by a type of bacteria called Group A Streptococcus. Unlike a common cold or viral sore throat, strep throat …
Cancer
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumours: Symptoms & Treatment
A gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST) is a rare type of cancer that grows in the walls of the digestive tract.
Cancer
Gastrointestinal Cancer: What Canadians Should Know
The gastrointestinal (GI) tract runs from your mouth all the way to your anus. It includes the esophagus, stomach, small …
General Health
Adenoma: What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment
An adenoma is a benign (non-cancerous) tumour that grows from glandular tissue. It can develop in many parts of the body, …
General Health
Adenocarcinoma: What Canadians Need to Know
Adenocarcinoma is a malignant tumour that grows from epithelial cells. These are the cells that line the surfaces of organs and …
General Health
Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Benefits, Sources & Health Effects
Omega-3 fatty acids are a family of essential polyunsaturated fats. The word “essential” means your body cannot produce them, so …
General Health
Acidophilic Cells: What They Are and Why They Matter
The term acidophilic comes from two Latin and Greek roots: acidus (acid) and philos (loving).