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Paralysis: Types, Causes & When to Get Help
Paralysis happens when the signals between the brain and muscles are interrupted or blocked. This stops the muscles from receiving …
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General Health
Ototoxic Drugs: What They Are and How They Harm Hearing
A substance is called ototoxic when it causes toxic damage to the ear or to the vestibulocochlear nerve.
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Osteoporosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Your bones are living tissue. They are constantly being broken down and rebuilt by two types of cells: osteoblasts, which build …
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Osteopathy: What It Is and How It Can Help You
Osteopathy is a type of manual therapy — meaning it uses the hands to assess and treat the body.
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Bone Density Test: What Canadians Need to Know
A bone density test is one of the most useful tools for catching bone loss before it becomes a serious problem.
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Cellular Oncogenes: What They Are and Why They Matter
A cellular oncogene is a gene that, when altered or overactive, can turn a normal, healthy cell into a cancer cell.
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Bone Health: What You Need to Know
Your bone health affects nearly every part of your body. Bones do far more than hold you upright — they store calcium, produce …
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Neutropenia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Your blood contains several types of white blood cells. Each type plays a different role in keeping you healthy.
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Neurotransmitters: What They Are and Why They Matter
Your nervous system is made up of billions of nerve cells, called neurons. These neurons need a way to “talk” to each other.
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Optic Neuropathy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The optic nerve acts like a cable connecting your eye to your brain. When this nerve is damaged or inflamed, the signal between …