Genetics & Congenital Disorders
Missing Teeth Disorders: Anodontia, Hypodontia & Oligodontia
Missing teeth disorders are conditions where a person is born without some or all of their teeth.
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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
Cancer 91
Medical Tests & Diagnostics 82
Digestive Health 61
Respiratory Health 55
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Urology & Bladder Health 2
Digestive Health
Malabsorption: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Your small intestine does most of the work when it comes to absorbing nutrients. It pulls vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats, and …
Digestive Health
Visceral Ischemia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The word “ischemia” simply means a lack of adequate blood supply to a part of the body. Visceral ischemia — also called intestinal …
Cancer
Cancer Prevention: 12 Tips to Lower Your Risk
Your body is made up of trillions of cells. Normally, these cells grow, do their job, and then die in a controlled way.
Cancer
Chemotherapy: What Every Canadian Should Know
Chemotherapy uses anti-cancer drugs to target cells that grow and divide quickly. Cancer cells divide much faster than most …
Diabetes
Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Diabetic ketoacidosis occurs when blood sugar rises to dangerously high levels and ketones build up in the blood.
Respiratory Health
Cystic Fibrosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Cystic fibrosis causes the body’s mucus-producing cells to make mucus that is far too thick and sticky.
Respiratory Health
Rare Lung Diseases: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
A lung disease is considered “rare” when it affects fewer than one in 2,000 people. These conditions are chronic, meaning they …
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Muscle Mass and Heart Disease Risk: What Canadians Should Know
New research suggests a surprising link between muscle mass and heart disease risk. Studies show that men with lower muscle mass …
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Endocarditis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
The inside of your heart is lined with a thin layer of tissue called the endocardium. Endocarditis occurs when this lining becomes …