Genetics & Congenital Disorders
Albinism: Symptoms, Causes & Types Explained
Albinism belongs to a group of genetic disorders that affect how the body produces melanin.
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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 our editorial team.
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Digestive Health
Gluten Intolerance: Symptoms, Causes & What to Eat
Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. It shows up in most grain-based foods we eat every day, including bread, …
Digestive Health
Norovirus: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
Norovirus is a group of viruses that infect the stomach and intestines. Despite the nickname “stomach flu,” norovirus has nothing …
Cancer
Cancer: What Every Canadian Should Know
Cancer develops when certain cells in the body start dividing in an uncontrolled way. Normally, cells grow, divide, and die in an …
Cancer
Tuberous Sclerosis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Tuberous sclerosis is a rare genetic disorder that triggers abnormal cell growth throughout the body.
Respiratory Health
Congenital Lobar Emphysema: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Congenital lobar emphysema occurs when one or more lobes of a baby’s lung become over-inflated. Air enters the lung lobe but …
Respiratory Health
Pulmonary Edema: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Your lungs contain millions of tiny, elastic air sacs called alveoli. With every breath, these sacs fill with oxygen and release …
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy Explained
As a result, the right ventricle loses its ability to contract and relax properly. This abnormal tissue also disrupts the heart’s …
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Heart-Healthy Diet: Foods That Protect Your Heart
A heart-healthy diet is one of the most powerful tools you have to protect your heart. Nutrition experts and cardiologists agree …
Infections & Infectious Diseases
Candida Glabrata: Symptoms, Risks & Treatment
Candida is a large family of fungi. It includes around 154 species, and about six of those species regularly cause infections in …