Infections & Infectious Diseases
Fungal Infections: Types, Symptoms & Treatment
A fungal infection happens when a fungus grows on or inside the body and causes harm. Fungi are everywhere — in the air, soil, and …
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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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Infections & Infectious Diseases
Candida Diet: Foods to Eat and Avoid in Canada
The candida diet is a plan designed to reduce the overgrowth of Candida albicans, a type of yeast that naturally lives in your …
Genetics & Congenital Disorders
Delleman Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Care
Delleman syndrome is a complex condition that a baby is born with. It involves a combination of abnormalities in three main areas: …
Genetics & Congenital Disorders
Angelman Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Angelman syndrome is caused by a problem with a gene on chromosome 15, called the UBE3A gene. This gene plays an important role in …
Digestive Health
Fatty Stool (Steatorrhoea): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Steatorrhoea is the medical term for having too much fat in your stool. A small amount of fat in stool is normal.
Digestive Health
Leaky Gut Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & How to Heal
Your intestinal lining works like a fine mesh screen. It allows nutrients to pass into your bloodstream while blocking harmful …
Cancer
Early Cancer Symptoms: Warning Signs to Know
Recognizing early cancer symptoms can make a real difference in your health outcomes. Cancer is not one single disease — it is a …
Cancer
Malignant Pleural Effusion: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Your lungs sit inside a two-layered membrane called the pleura. Normally, a small amount of fluid keeps these layers moist and …
Surgery & Procedures
Liposuction: Risks, Benefits & What to Expect
It is important to understand what liposuction does not do. It does not treat cellulite or stretch marks.
Surgery & Procedures
Lipoma: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
A lipoma is a slow-growing, soft lump of fatty tissue that forms just under the skin. It is the most common type of benign …