General Health
Low White Blood Cell Count: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
A low white blood cell count — known medically as leukopenia — happens when the number of white blood cells in your blood drops …
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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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Cancer
Testicular Cancer Screening: What Canadian Men Should Know
Cancer screening means examining a person for early signs of cancer, even when they feel perfectly healthy.
Cancer
Endometrial Cancer Screening: What Canadian Women Should Know
Endometrial cancer is a cancer that starts in the endometrium. The endometrium is the thin layer of tissue that lines the inside …
General Health
Acardiac Twin: Causes, Risks & What to Expect
An acardiac twin is one of the rarest and most serious birth defects known to medicine. It occurs when one twin develops without a …
General Health
Abdomen: What It Is and How It Works
Your abdomen is one of the most important parts of your body. It is the lower section of your trunk, and it holds most of your …
General Health
Abscess: Causes, Symptoms & When to Get Help
An abscess is a painful pocket of pus that forms when your body fights a bacterial infection. It can appear almost anywhere on or …
General Health
Helping Someone with Depression: A Canadian Guide
Depression is not simply feeling sad or having a bad week. It is a complex mental health condition that affects how a person …
General Health
Muscle Weakness and Fatigue: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Muscle weakness and fatigue refer to a general loss of physical energy and reduced muscle strength. It goes beyond simply feeling …
General Health
Arachidonic Acid: What It Does in Your Body
Arachidonic acid is a long-chain omega-6 fatty acid. Your body produces some of it on its own, but you also get it from the foods …
General Health
Achylia: What Happens When Digestion Slows Down
Achylia refers to the significant reduction — or complete absence — of digestive juices produced by the stomach.