Bipolar disorder – Symptoms and causes
Overview Bipolar disorder, formerly called manic depression, is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional […]
Cardiomyopathy – Symptoms and causes
Overview Cardiomyopathy (kahr-dee-o-my-OP-uh-thee) is a disease of the heart muscle that makes it harder for the heart to pump blood […]
Lung cancer – Symptoms and causes
Overview Lung cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the lungs. Your lungs are two spongy organs in […]
Myelodysplastic syndromes – Symptoms and causes
Overview Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly formed or don’t work properly. […]
Chronic myelogenous leukemia
Overview Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) is an uncommon type of cancer of the bone marrow — the spongy tissue inside […]
Eczema: What It Is, Symptoms, Causes, Types & Treatment
What is eczema? Eczema is a condition that causes your skin to become dry, itchy and bumpy. This condition weakens […]
Narcolepsy: Symtoms And Causes
Overview Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that makes people very drowsy during the day. People with narcolepsy find it hard […]
Polycythemia Vera: What It Is, Symptoms And Treatment
What is polycythemia vera? Polycythemia vera (PV) is a blood disorder that causes your body to produce too many red […]
Someone I love has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. How can I help?
Author: Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division We naturally want to help a loved one who isn’t feeling well. How […]
SMA Resource Guide: Support Groups, Charities, and More
Many groups and organizations are dedicated to spinal muscular atrophy, and can help if you’re looking for support, ways to […]