General Health
Abandonment: Effects on Mental Health and Well-Being
In everyday language, abandonment means being left behind or deserted. In a psychiatric context, abandonment refers to the …
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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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Diabetes
Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Causes, Treatment & Care
A diabetic foot ulcer is an open sore or wound that develops on the foot of a person living with diabetes.
General Health
Adie Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Adie syndrome is a rare condition of the nervous system. It mainly affects the pupil of the eye, causing it to stay dilated (wide …
General Health
ADH Hormone: What It Does and Why It Matters
The ADH hormone — also called antidiuretic hormone or vasopressin — plays a critical role in keeping your body’s water balance in …
General Health
Achilles Tendon: Symptoms, Rupture & Recovery
The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the human body. It connects your calf muscles to your heel bone, …
General Health
Acetazolamide: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects
Acetazolamide is a diuretic — a medicine that helps your body get rid of excess fluid. It does this by blocking an enzyme called …
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Pressure Sores: Causes, Stages, and Treatment
Pressure sores are injuries to the skin and the tissue underneath it. When one area of skin is pressed against a surface for too …
General Health
Genital Herpes: Symptoms, Treatment & What to Know
Genital herpes is a viral infection spread through sexual contact. The herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) causes most cases.
General Health
Congenital Galactosemia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Galactosemia means “galactose in the blood.” Galactose is a type of sugar found naturally in milk and many dairy products.
General Health
Premature Ejaculation: Causes, Treatments & When to Get Help
Premature ejaculation (PE) occurs when ejaculation happens earlier than desired during sexual activity.