Genetics & Congenital Disorders
Phenylketonuria (PKU): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
PKU is a genetic condition where the body cannot properly break down an amino acid called phenylalanine.
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Genetics & Congenital Disorders
Gaucher Disease: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Gaucher disease happens when the body does not make enough of an enzyme called glucocerebrosidase.
Digestive Health
Rectal Prolapse: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The rectum is the final section of the large intestine, just above the anus. In a healthy body, strong muscles and ligaments hold …
Digestive Health
Postbiotics: What They Are and How They Help Your Gut
You have probably heard of probiotics and prebiotics. But postbiotics are the newest player in gut health — and research suggests …
Cancer
Chemotherapy Side Effects: What Canadians Need to Know
The main goal of chemotherapy is to destroy cancer cells. It does this by targeting cells that divide quickly — which is exactly …
Cancer
Cancer Pain Management: What Canadians Need to Know
Cancer pain has more than one cause. A tumour can press on bones, nerves, or nearby organs. This pressure creates pain that can …
Surgery & Procedures
Bariatric Surgery for Diabetes: What Canadians Should Know
Bariatric surgery is a medical procedure designed to help people with obesity lose a significant amount of weight.
Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes in Children: Signs, Causes & Testing
Type 2 diabetes is a long-term condition that affects how the body uses sugar (glucose) for energy.
Diabetes
Coffee and Type 2 Diabetes: Can Coffee Lower Your Risk?
New research suggests a surprising link between coffee and type 2 diabetes risk. A large, long-term study found that women who …
Respiratory Health
Pulmonary Nocardiosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Pulmonary nocardiosis is an infection of the lung tissue caused by bacteria from the Nocardia genus.