Cancer
Benign vs Malignant Tumours: Key Differences Explained
When a doctor finds a tumour, it can feel frightening. However, not every tumour means cancer.
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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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Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition. The immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in …
Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes in Children: A Canadian Parent’s Guide
Type 1 diabetes is an endocrine condition. The pancreas produces little or no insulin, so the body cannot properly process glucose …
Respiratory Health
Pulmonary Fibrosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
“Fibrosis” is the medical word for scarring. Pulmonary fibrosis means scarring of the lung tissue.
Respiratory Health
Pulmonary Fibrosis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Pulmonary fibrosis causes scarring around and between the tiny air sacs (alveoli) in your lungs.
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
High Potassium Levels: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Potassium is an electrolyte, meaning it carries a small electrical charge that helps your cells function.
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Premature Atrial Contractions: Symptoms & Treatment
Your heart beats in a steady rhythm controlled by electrical signals. Normally, these signals start in the right atrium — one of …
Infections & Infectious Diseases
Candida Infection: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
A candida infection is one of the most common fungal infections in Canada. It is caused by a type of yeast called Candida, which …
Infections & Infectious Diseases
Candida Tropicalis: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Candida tropicalis belongs to the Candida family of fungi. It is the second most common Candida species found in humans, after …
Genetics & Congenital Disorders
Pfeiffer Syndrome: Causes, Types, and Treatment
Normally, a baby’s skull bones stay separate until the brain finishes growing. However, in children with Pfeiffer syndrome, these …