Conditions & Diseases

Adrenal Cancer: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Your body has two adrenal glands, one on top of each kidney. These glands produce important hormones that help control blood …

Cancer: Causes, Types, and Warning Signs

Normally, your body’s cells grow, divide, and die in an orderly way. Cancer disrupts this process. Cells begin to multiply in an …

Asthma Symptoms: Do You Have Asthma?

Asthma is a long-term condition that affects the airways — the tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs.

Heart Disease: Types, Symptoms & What Canadians Should Know

Many Canadians use the term “heart disease” to mean blocked arteries. However, heart disease actually covers a wide range of …

Heart Disease: Tests and Prevention Tips for Canadians

Heart disease affects hundreds of thousands of Canadians every year. According to Health Canada, cardiovascular disease remains …

High Blood Pressure Headaches: Causes & Warning Signs

Diverticular Disease: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Diverticular disease is a group of conditions involving small, bulging pouches called diverticula.

Crohn’s Disease Diet: What to Eat and Avoid

A Crohn’s disease diet will not cure the condition, but it can make a real difference in how you feel every day.

Small Bowel Cancer: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

The small intestine is roughly six metres long and makes up more than 70% of the length of your digestive tract.

Brachytherapy: Internal Radiation for Cancer

Brachytherapy is sometimes called internal radiation therapy. The word comes from the Greek word “brachy,” meaning short distance …