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Germs: What They Are and How They Affect Your Health
The word germs is a general term for microscopic organisms, also called microorganisms. Scientists group germs into four …
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Muscle Pain: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
Muscle pain, also known medically as myalgia, refers to discomfort, soreness, or aching felt in one or more muscles.
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Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: Causes, Signs & When to Act
Abnormal uterine bleeding is vaginal bleeding that occurs between your expected periods. It can range from light …
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Cancer Metastasis: What It Means and What to Expect
Cancer metastasis happens when cells from a primary cancer — the original tumour — travel through the body and start …
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Metaplasia: What It Means for Your Health
Metaplasia happens when cells in one part of the body start behaving like cells from a different part of the body.
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Menopause: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment in Canada
Menopause is confirmed when a woman has gone 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period. It is not a sudden event.
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Tumour Markers: What They Are and Why They Matter
A tumour marker is a substance — usually a protein — that appears in higher-than-normal amounts when cancer is present.
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Manometry: What It Is and What to Expect
Manometry is a diagnostic test used to measure the pressure inside hollow organs, especially those in the digestive …
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Mania: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
Mania is a state of intense mental and physical agitation. It goes far beyond simply feeling happy or energetic.
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Lyme Disease: Symptoms, Stages & Treatment in Canada
Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi. This bacterium belongs to a group of spiral-shaped …
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Lipoproteins: What LDL and HDL Mean for Your Health
Your body needs fats — called lipids — to function. However, fats cannot travel through your bloodstream on their own …
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LH Hormone: What It Does and Why It Matters
The LH hormone, also called luteinizing hormone, is a key player in your reproductive health.
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