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An “aura” is often touted as being a warning sign of a coming migraine headache. However only 20% of migraine sufferers have an aura. Those who do experience an aura see flashing lights, waving lines, have ringing in the ears or changes in their senses of smell, taste or touch. These aura signs usually last […]
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Pregnant women who haven’t been immunized for diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (Tdap vaccine) are recommended to have it done after 26 weeks of pregnancy. Infants are at highest risk of pertussis or whooping cough during their first 8 weeks of life. Giving the mother-to-be this vaccine will transfer the mom’s antibodies to the baby before […]
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September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in Canada. One in seven Canadian men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime making it the most common cancer in men. The good news is that deaths from this cancer have dropped by about 40% over the past 20 years but in 2017, an estimated 4100 […]
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Some people claim to be a “morning person” while others are night owls. Is one better for one’s health than the other? A huge survey of over 400,000 people in England concluded there was a 10% higher risk of death from all causes in those who preferred late nights to early mornings. The study found […]
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1 in 7 Canadian men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, making it the most common cancer in men. The need for greater public education is why we designated September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a month dedicated toward engaging and connecting the public, media, academia, and government around a disease that affects […]
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Marijuana evidently could have an effect on testosterone production in men. In reviewing the many reasons for male erectile dysfunction, chronic marijuana use could be one of them. However, studies have shown that testosterone levels return to their normal levels after 24 hours of no marijuana consumption. More research needs to be done on this […]
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The very first human-to-human kidney transplant was done in 1953 in Paris. The patient survived only three weeks. This was long before anti-rejection medications were available. Today, kidney transplants are generally successful giving the recipients a long and healthy life. The waiting list for kidneys is long with the demand always exceeding the supply. Are […]
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NEW MARIJUANA FORMULATIONS: A company called the Maricann Group Inc has received a licence from Health Canada for its encapsulated cannabis oil capsules. The company calls this product a “critical innovation” in the therapy with marijuana. It will provide precise dosing in each caposule, enhance patient compliance and will be formulated to support therapeutic […]
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