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Spine Health: Your Complete Guide to the Spinal Column
Your spine health affects nearly every movement you make. The spinal column is one of the most important structures in your body.
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Cancer
Cervical Dysplasia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Cervical dysplasia means the cells lining the cervix have changed in an abnormal way. Doctors also call this condition cervical …
Cancer
Testicular Cancer: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
The testicles are two small, oval-shaped glands located in the scrotum, the pouch of skin below the penis.
General Health
Absence Seizures: Signs, Causes & What to Do
Absence seizures are a form of epilepsy. They cause a short interruption in consciousness, usually lasting between 5 and 30 …
General Health
Abrasion: Skin & Tooth Abrasion Explained
The word abrasion comes from the Latin word meaning “to scrape away.” In everyday health terms, it simply means the wearing away …
Diabetes
Prediabetes: Symptoms, Risks & What You Can Do
In prediabetes, your body does not respond properly to insulin. Insulin is a hormone made by your pancreas that helps sugar move …
Diabetes
Diabetic Neuropathy: Symptoms, Foot Care & Early Detection
Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage caused by prolonged high blood sugar levels. It most commonly affects the nerves in the feet …
General Health
Adenomyosis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment in Canada
The uterus has two main layers. The inner layer is called the endometrium, which is the lining that sheds each month during a …
General Health
Transient Ischemic Attack: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a sudden, temporary disruption of blood flow to the brain.
General Health
Spinous Process: What It Is and Why It Matters
The spinous process is a small but important bony projection found on each vertebra of your spine.