Conditions & Diseases
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.
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.
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 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 …
Coronary Angioplasty: What Canadians Need to Know
Coronary angioplasty is also called percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA). The word “percutaneous” simply means …
Aerophagia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
Aerophagia comes from the Greek words for “air” and “eating.” It happens when a person swallows excess air, usually during meals …
Cancer Prevention: 10 Tips to Lower Your Risk
According to Health Canada, cancer is the leading cause of death in the country. About 1 in 2 Canadians will develop cancer in …
Vulvodynia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Options
Vulvodynia means long-lasting pain or discomfort in the vulva. The vulva includes the labia, the clitoris, and the opening of the …