Conditions & Diseases

White Lung Disease: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

White lung disease gets its name from the appearance of the lungs on an X-ray or CT scan. Healthy lung tissue looks dark on …

Target Heart Rate: How to Find Your Optimal Zone

Your target heart rate is one of the most useful tools for exercising safely and effectively.

Cardiomyopathy: Types, Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Cardiomyopathy means the heart muscle has become weakened, thickened, or stiffened. As a result, the heart cannot pump blood as …

Prebiotics and Probiotics: Your Guide to Synbiotics

You have likely heard the words prebiotics and probiotics before — but do you know how they work together?

Bloating and Gas: Causes, Symptoms & When to Worry

These three digestive experiences are related, but they are not exactly the same thing. Understanding the difference helps you …

Cancer Risk Factors: Your Questions Answered

Many Canadians have questions about cancer risk factors — and it can be hard to separate fact from fiction.

Bladder Cancer: Symptoms, Risks & Treatment in Canada

Bladder cancer begins when cells lining the inside of the bladder develop changes in their DNA.

Kidney Disease Symptoms: Silent Signs Canadians Must Know

Asbestosis: Causes, Symptoms & What Canadians Should Know

Asbestosis is a type of lung disease called pulmonary fibrosis. It belongs to a group of conditions known as pneumoconioses — lung …

Acute Severe Asthma: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Acute severe asthma is the most dangerous stage of an asthma episode. During this stage, the airways become so narrow and inflamed …