Respiratory Health
Respiratory Symptoms: Cough, Breathlessness & More
Understanding respiratory symptoms can help you take better care of your lungs and overall health.
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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 licensed Canadian physicians.
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General Health 271
Heart & Cardiovascular Health 94
Cancer 91
Medical Tests & Diagnostics 82
Digestive Health 61
Respiratory Health 55
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Infections & Infectious Diseases 21
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Thyroid Disorders 16
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Ear Disorders 8
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Respiratory Health
Sarcoidosis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment in Canada
Sarcoidosis is a systemic inflammatory disease. “Systemic” means it can affect many parts of the body at the same time.
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Heart Palpitations: Causes, Types & When to Worry
Your heart is more than just a pump. It is an electrical pump with two pairs of chambers working together in a precise, …
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Heart Palpitations in Children: Signs & When to Worry
A palpitation is the feeling of being aware of your own heartbeat. Your child might describe it as their heart “pounding,” …
Infections & Infectious Diseases
Genital Itching: Causes, Prevention & When to See a Doctor
Genital itching refers to an irritating, uncomfortable sensation in or around the genital area.
Infections & Infectious Diseases
Nail Fungus: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment in Canada
Nail fungus is a fungal infection that can affect both fingernails and toenails. However, toenails are far more commonly affected.
Genetics & Congenital Disorders
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: Symptoms, Types & Treatment
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is not a single condition — it is a group of at least six distinct types.
Genetics & Congenital Disorders
Down Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & What to Expect
Down syndrome is one of the most common genetic conditions in Canada. It occurs when a child is born with an extra copy of …
Digestive Health
Pancreatic Diseases: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Your pancreas is a small but essential organ that keeps your whole body running. Pancreatic diseases — including pancreatitis, …
Digestive Health
Pancreas Health: Best Foods to Support Insulin Production
Your pancreas health plays a bigger role in your daily life than most people realize. This small organ, tucked behind your …