Emma Jones
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Toronto, ON, Canada
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COVID-19 daily update: Are vaccine boosters effective during the omicron wave?
COVID-19 daily update: Are vaccine boosters effective during the omicron wave? → Read More
Last eight per cent of human genome completely sequenced
Last eight per cent of human genome completely sequenced → Read More
WATCH: We do a deep dive into #intergenerationaltrauma
WATCH: We do a deep dive into #intergenerationaltrauma → Read More
Artificial sweeteners might not be all bad: study
Artificial sweeteners might not be all bad: study Ingredients like aspartame and sucralose are often thought to be as unhealthy as sugar (or worse), but research shows that sugar substitutes offer a an alternative for those looking to lose weight. Few commonly used ingredients have been as villainized as artificial sweeteners. GETTY Few commonly used ingredients have been as villainized as… → Read More
Bob Saget's death a reminder of the dangers of head trauma
Autopsy reports regarding the untimely death of actor Bob Saget reveal it was not due to a stroke or heart attack, as originally thought, but a brain bleed due to head trauma. “The authorities have determined that Bob passed from head trauma,” Saget’s family released in a statement . “They have concluded that he accidentally hit the back of his head on something, thought nothing of it and went… → Read More
Are probiotic products worth it?
Are probiotic products worth it? Probiotic supplements are all the rage. But studies have shown that many people just poop them out. Boost your immune system! Relieve IBS symptoms! Lose weight! Recolonize your gut biome (whatever that means)! Chances are, if there’s a negative symptom, some company or blogger has claimed that probiotics will fix it. Unsurprisingly, while there is evidence to… → Read More
WATCH: I drank #procoffee and here's how my workout went
Move over whipped coffee, the at-home baristas are now infatuated with adding a protein shake to their cup of java. Proponents claim it works as a quick breakfast or as a general pick-me-up throughout the day, however, one of its touted benefits as a pre-workout booster has some experts raising their eyebrows. The #procoffee hashtag on TikTok consists of a multitude of recipes, where everything… → Read More
Heading home for the holidays? Maybe don’t pack your phone
Heading home for the holidays? Maybe don’t pack your phone → Read More
What it feels like: Living with HIV
Tiko Kerr did not have any symptoms when he received an HIV positive diagnosis in 1985. He had heard that a virus was threatening the health of his community and, wanting to do his part, decided to get tested. He describes hearing his diagnosis as feeling like it was the end of the world. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) attacks the body’s immune system. In untreated patients, HIV is… → Read More
Quitting smoking by age 44 drastically lowers your chance of dying from cancer
Quitting smoking by age 44 drastically lowers cancer mortality rate → Read More
TikTok Tuesday: Burning oranges to get your taste back?
TikTok Tuesday: Burning oranges to get your taste back? → Read More
Is eating all your kid's Halloween candy really that bad?
Is eating all your kid's Halloween candy really that bad? → Read More
Pandemic drinking suspected to be behind increased liver conditions
Spike in liver transplants waitlist tracks increase in alcohol sales → Read More
TikTok Tuesday: The back cracking challenge
The latest TikTok trend has chiropractors cringing. → Read More
iPhone, Apple Watch could disrupt pacemakers
The magnets in some new phones are powerful enough to affect implanted cardiac devices. → Read More
What it feels like: I experienced a stillbirth
‘I had to grieve not only the loss of my babies, but also the person I had been.’ → Read More
What it feels like: Sister's stem cells keeps boy alive
‘Not everyone has an Abby’: Diagnosed with anaplastic large cell lymphoma, Oliver Pickering needed his sister’s stem cells → Read More
What it feels like: Removing a breast without cancer
After finding three benign lumps, Deirdre Naughton had her breast removed. She is wondering if anyone else shares her experience. → Read More
What it feels like: My toddler needs a stem cell match
‘Until he gets the stem cell transplant, you are pretty much just buying time with your kid.’ → Read More
Eriksen's collapse could have been so much worse
Healthing.ca spoke to a sports medicine doctor about what it takes to keep athletes safe during major tournaments. → Read More