Respiratory Health
Lung Pain: Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment in Canada
Lung pain — also called chest pain or pulmonary pain — refers to discomfort felt in the chest area, particularly around or within …
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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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Respiratory Health
Shortness of Breath: Causes, Types & When to Act
Shortness of breath is not a disease on its own. It is a symptom — your body’s way of telling you that breathing requires more …
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Potassium and Heart Health: What Canadians Should Know
Potassium is a mineral found abundantly in soil, water, and the foods we eat. It is essential to virtually every living thing — …
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Renal Denervation for Resistant Hypertension: What Canadians Should Know
If you have renal denervation for resistant hypertension on your radar, you are not alone. Thousands of Canadians struggle with …
Infections & Infectious Diseases
Vaginal Yeast Infections: 10 Ways to Prevent Them
A vaginal yeast infection is caused by a fungus called Candida albicans. This fungus naturally lives in small amounts on the skin …
Genetics & Congenital Disorders
Treacher Collins Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Care
Treacher Collins syndrome is a congenital disorder, meaning a person is born with it. It affects the shape and size of certain …
Genetics & Congenital Disorders
Rare Genetic Syndromes: Symptoms, Causes & Care
A genetic syndrome is a group of signs and symptoms caused by a change in one or more genes.
Digestive Health
Gastroenteritis: Causes, Symptoms & When to See a Doctor
Gastroenteritis is inflammation of the stomach and intestines. The word comes from “gastro” (stomach) and “enteritis” …
Digestive Health
Esophagitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
Your esophagus is a muscular tube about 25 centimetres long. It connects your mouth and throat to your stomach.
Cancer
Lung Cancer: Causes, Types & What Canadians Should Know
Lung cancer happens when cells inside the lungs grow out of control. These abnormal cells form a tumour that looks and behaves …