Surgery & Procedures
Botulinum Toxin Injections: What Canadians Should Know
To understand this treatment, it helps to know how your muscles receive signals from your brain.
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Surgery & Procedures
Breast Lift Surgery: What Canadians Need to Know
Breast lift surgery is performed by a certified plastic or cosmetic surgeon. The goal is to change the shape and position of the …
Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes: Can Herbs and Plants Help Control Blood Sugar?
Type 2 diabetes is a condition that changes how your body processes sugar. It develops when two things go wrong at the same time.
Diabetes
Diabetes: Types, Symptoms & Diagnosis Explained
Most of the food we eat is broken down into glucose — the form of sugar that travels in your bloodstream. Glucose is your body’s …
Respiratory Health
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome: Symptoms & Treatment
Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome is an infectious disease caused by several types of hantavirus.
Respiratory Health
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: What Canadians Should Know
ARDS happens when fluid builds up inside the tiny air sacs in your lungs. This fluid stops your lungs from filling properly with …
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Pericarditis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Your heart sits in the centre of your chest, wrapped in a double-layered sac called the pericardium. The inner layer hugs the …
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Heart Health: How to Monitor It at Home
Your heart health affects every part of your life — yet most Canadians don’t think about it until something goes wrong.
Infections & Infectious Diseases
Candida in Men: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Candida fungi normally live on the skin, in the gut, and in the reproductive system. They are kept in check by helpful bacteria, …
Infections & Infectious Diseases
Yeast Infection: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention Tips
A yeast infection is a common condition that can affect both men and women. It is caused by an overgrowth of a fungus called …