Respiratory Health
Bronchopneumonia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Bronchopneumonia is a form of pneumonia, but it works a little differently. Instead of affecting just one part of the lung, it can …
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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 285
Heart & Cardiovascular Health 96
Cancer 91
Medical Tests & Diagnostics 82
Digestive Health 61
Respiratory Health 55
Genetics & Congenital Disorders 38
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Allergies & Immunology 23
Infections & Infectious Diseases 21
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Thyroid Disorders 16
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Blood & Hematology 14
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Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Heart Disease Prevention: What Canadians Can Change
Cardiovascular disease covers a wide range of conditions, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, and stroke.
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Chest Pain Causes: Heart Conditions You Should Know
Understanding chest pain causes could save your life. Chest pain is one of the most common reasons Canadians visit walk-in clinics …
Genetics & Congenital Disorders
Rare Genetic Disorders: Symptoms, Types & Care
A rare disease is generally defined as one that affects fewer than 1 in 2,000 people. However, when you add up all rare diseases …
General Health
Hypercalcemia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Your body depends on calcium every day. It keeps your bones strong, helps your muscles contract, supports nerve signals, and helps …
Digestive Health
Diverticulosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Diverticulosis means you have small bulging pouches — called diverticula — in your large intestine.
Digestive Health
Diverticulitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Your large intestine (colon) can develop small, pouch-like bulges in its wall over time. Each individual pouch is called a …
Cancer
Breast Cancer: Symptoms, Causes & Prevention Tips
Breast cancer begins when cells in the breast grow in an uncontrolled way. Normally, the body signals old or damaged cells to die …
Cancer
Stomach Cancer: Risks, Symptoms & When to Act
Stomach cancer, also called gastric cancer, happens when abnormal cells grow out of control in the lining of the stomach.
Respiratory Health
Lung Disease: Types, Symptoms & Prevention
Your lungs are spongy, elastic organs inside your chest, sitting above the diaphragm. They are part of your respiratory system and …