Surgery & Procedures
Buttock Lift Surgery: What Canadians Should Know
A buttock lift surgery, sometimes called a gluteal lift, is a surgical procedure that removes sagging, excess skin from the …
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Surgery & Procedures
Ear Pinning Surgery: What Canadians Should Know
Ear pinning surgery corrects ears that stick out too far from the head or have an unusual shape.
Diabetes
Diabetes: Symptoms, Causes & Management Tips
Diabetes is a long-term condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. Normally, your pancreas releases insulin to …
Diabetes
Diabetic Neuropathy: Neurological Complications of Diabetes
Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage caused by long-term high blood sugar. Over time, excess glucose in the blood injures nerve …
Respiratory Health
Respiratory Symptoms: Cough, Breathlessness & More
Understanding respiratory symptoms can help you take better care of your lungs and overall health.
Respiratory Health
Sarcoidosis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment in Canada
Sarcoidosis is a systemic inflammatory disease. “Systemic” means it can affect many parts of the body at the same time.
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Heart Palpitations: Causes, Types & When to Worry
Your heart is more than just a pump. It is an electrical pump with two pairs of chambers working together in a precise, …
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Heart Palpitations in Children: Signs & When to Worry
A palpitation is the feeling of being aware of your own heartbeat. Your child might describe it as their heart “pounding,” …
Infections & Infectious Diseases
Genital Itching: Causes, Prevention & When to See a Doctor
Genital itching refers to an irritating, uncomfortable sensation in or around the genital area.
Infections & Infectious Diseases
Nail Fungus: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment in Canada
Nail fungus is a fungal infection that can affect both fingernails and toenails. However, toenails are far more commonly affected.