Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer: Symptoms, Types & Treatment
The pancreas is an organ tucked behind the stomach. It does two important jobs. It makes digestive enzymes that break down food, …
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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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General Health 271
Heart & Cardiovascular Health 94
Cancer 91
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Thyroid Disorders 16
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Respiratory Health
Respiratory Viral Infections: How to Protect Yourself
Respiratory viral infections are illnesses caused by viruses that attack your breathing system.
Respiratory Health
Food Allergies and Respiratory Health: What Canadians Should Know
Most people think of hives or stomach pain when they hear the words “food allergy.” However, food allergies and respiratory health …
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Carney Complex: Symptoms, Risks & Heart Effects
Carney complex is a genetic syndrome that belongs to a group of conditions called multiple neoplasia syndromes.
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Heart Rhythm Disorders: Causes, Types & Symptoms
Your heart has a natural pacemaker called the sinoatrial (SA) node. It sends electrical signals that tell your heart when to beat.
Genetics & Congenital Disorders
Muscular Dystrophy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Muscular dystrophy refers to more than nine distinct diseases — and over 100 similar conditions — that all share one key feature: …
Genetics & Congenital Disorders
Rare Genetic Disorders: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
A disease is considered “rare” when it affects fewer than 1 in 2,000 people. However, there are thousands of rare diseases …
Digestive Health
Dysentery: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment in Canada
Dysentery is an infection of the intestines. It leads to diarrhoea that may contain blood, mucus, or pus.
Digestive Health
Meckel’s Diverticulum: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Meckel’s diverticulum is a small, pouch-like sac on the wall of the small intestine (called the ileum).
Cancer
Bone Cancer: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Primary bone cancer starts in the cells of the bone itself. It is relatively rare, with only a small number of new cases diagnosed …