Digestive Health
Stomach Pain Causes: 8 Conditions You Should Know
Placing a hand on your abdomen is almost a universal sign of feeling unwell — and for good reason.
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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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Digestive Health
Diverticular Bleeding: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Your large intestine, also called the colon, is a long tube that moves waste through your body.
Cancer
Osteosarcoma: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Osteosarcoma is a type of bone cancer that destroys healthy bone tissue as it grows. It most often appears near the knee — at the …
Cancer
Nephrosclerosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Nephrosclerosis — also called renal sclerosis or nephroangiosclerosis — refers to the hardening and thickening of the small …
Surgery & Procedures
Buttock Implants: Types, Risks & What Canadians Should Know
Buttock implants involve placing artificial devices inside the buttocks to increase their size and improve their shape.
Surgery & Procedures
Cosmetic Surgery: What Canadians Need to Know
Cosmetic surgery is any surgical or non-surgical procedure that changes the appearance of the body or face.
Diabetes
Diabetes and Skin Conditions: What You Need to Know
Diabetes changes the way your body works at a cellular level. High blood sugar can damage small blood vessels and nerves, reduce …
Diabetes
Diabetes Symptoms in Children: 10 Signs to Watch
Recognizing diabetes symptoms in children early can make a real difference in your child’s health.
Respiratory Health
Aspiration Pneumonia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Aspiration pneumonia is a type of lung infection caused by inhaling foreign material into the airways.
Respiratory Health
Pleurisy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment in Canada
The pleura is made up of two thin sheets of tissue. The outer layer lines the chest wall, and the inner layer wraps around the …