Conditions & Diseases

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 …

Restrictive Cardiomyopathy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Your heart muscle normally stretches and relaxes with every heartbeat. In restrictive cardiomyopathy, the muscle loses this …

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Causes, Symptoms & Tests

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) occurs when the heart muscle grows thicker than it should.

Digestive Problems: Symptoms, Causes & When to Act

Digestive problems are conditions that affect any part of your gastrointestinal (GI) tract.