Diabetes
Diabetic Coma: Causes, Symptoms & Prevention
A diabetic coma is a life-threatening emergency that can affect anyone living with diabetes.
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Conditions & Diseases
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
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Medical Tests & Diagnostics 82
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Respiratory Health 55
Genetics & Congenital Disorders 38
Diabetes 35
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Allergies & Immunology 23
Infections & Infectious Diseases 21
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Thyroid Disorders 16
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Diabetes
Diabetes and Associated Conditions: What Canadians Should Know
Diabetes is a complex metabolic disease. It affects the way your body uses and stores energy from food.
Respiratory Health
Chronic Bronchitis: Natural Relief for Lung Disease
Living with chronic bronchitis or another long-term lung condition can make everyday life feel like a struggle.
Respiratory Health
Collapsed Lung: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
A collapsed lung, known medically as a pneumothorax, happens when air leaks into the space between your lung and chest wall.
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Arm Pain and Heart Attack: Know the Warning Signs
Most Canadians know that chest pain can signal a heart problem. However, many people don’t realize that arm pain and heart attack …
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Heart Failure: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Heart failure does not mean the heart has stopped working. It means the heart is not pumping as efficiently as it should.
Infections & Infectious Diseases
Yeast Infection Treatment: What Actually Works
A yeast infection treatment can range from an over-the-counter cream to a prescription antifungal pill — and choosing the right …
Infections & Infectious Diseases
Athlete’s Foot: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Athlete’s foot — known medically as tinea pedis — is a fungal infection of the skin on your feet.
Genetics & Congenital Disorders
Adams-Oliver Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Adams-Oliver syndrome was first described in 1945. Since then, fewer than 125 cases have been recorded in medical literature …
Genetics & Congenital Disorders
Progeria: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment in Children
Progeria is a progressive genetic condition that dramatically speeds up the ageing process in children.