Descrease article font size Increase article font size Health Canada has issued a warning for nearly 100,000 power adapters sold on Amazon, citing a risk of electric shock. The adapters, called Power-7 USB Wall Charger Model US2018, have since been removed from sale on Amazon.ca, according to the warning issued Thursday. Amazon says 97,113 units … Read more
When it comes to cleaning our teeth we know it is twice a day, right? But did you know there is a specific time we should be doing this? Do you brush your teeth before or after breakfast? According to Dr. Sam, Principal Dentist at Dental Boutique, he explained when is the best time for … Read more
May 10, 2024 – When we’re young, we take our macula for granted. At the center of our retina – the deepest layer of the eye that’s chock-full of photoreceptors and that confers color to our world – the macula is like a high-resolution camera. As light hits our eyes, the retina’s macula recasts our … Read more
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published June 26, 2017. Have you ever sat in a restaurant and smelled the tantalizing sizzle of sautéed onions moving past to another table? You may wonder why you didn’t order the same thing, and resolve to get out some onions and other veggies for … Read more
NEW YORK — A New York City policy imposing 60-day limits on shelter stays for migrant families was rolled out haphazardly over the past six months — with issues such as the city failing to notify pregnant women they may be exempt, a new audit by the city’s comptroller has found. The city began evicting … Read more
(NewsNation) — Need a good cry but don’t have the time? A new pop-up in New York City is offering a quiet space where people can let it all out on their lunch break before going back to work. It’s called “Sob Parlor,” and it’s the new go-to spot for emotional release. “Human beings are … Read more
A class action lawsuit against doctor review website RateMDs.com has been certified by the Supreme Court of British Columbia. The lawsuit was brought by Dr. Ramona Bleuler, a Vancouver-based physician, alleging that RateMDs breaches provincial privacy laws and “violates her right to be left alone” by posting profiles and ratings of health professionals without their … Read more
My experience at The Body Lab started off strong with a relaxing soak in the sensory deprivation tub. This therapy aims to vanish all sensations of gravity, temperature, touch, sight and sound – which together account for 90 percent of neuromuscular activity. This way, it’s claimed, the body can conserve and redirect vast amounts of … Read more
May 10, 2024 — Cow udders have the same receptors for flu viruses as humans and birds, raising concerns that cows could become “mixing vessels” that help the bird flu virus spread between people. That’s according to new research conducted by scientists at the University of Copenhagen and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis and … Read more
Diverticulitis is an inflammation or infection of small pouches called diverticula that can develop along the walls of your intestines. The formation of these pouches is known as diverticulosis, a common condition that typically causes few or no symptoms. However, when these pouches become inflamed or infected, it leads to diverticulitis, which can be painful … Read more
