Cancer
Warning Signs of Cancer in Women Often Ignored
The warning signs of cancer in women are often easy to brush off as nothing serious. Bloating, fatigue, or a few extra pounds lost …
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Conditions & Diseases
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
Ear Disorders 8
Endocrine & Hormonal Disorders 7
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ENT & Throat Disorders 4
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Respiratory Health
Asthma Medications: How to Control Your Symptoms
Most asthma medications are inhaled directly into the airways. This is different from swallowing a pill or getting an injection.
Respiratory Health
Asthma Flare-Ups: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
An asthma flare-up — also called an acute asthma episode or exacerbation — is a period when asthma symptoms get progressively …
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Heart Arrhythmia in Children: Causes & Treatment
A heart arrhythmia is any change to the heart’s normal, steady rhythm. A child’s heart may beat too fast, too slow, or skip beats …
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Coronary Angioplasty: What Canadians Need to Know
Coronary angioplasty is also called percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA). The word “percutaneous” simply means …
