Aaron Chy, BSc, PharmD Student For as many reasons as there are to lose weight, there are as many methods to do it well. Fortunately, more and more well-researched approaches and properly informed professionals have entered the scene to help others reach their goals. But unfortunately, trendy little “tricks” and poorly supported ways to lose weight…
Seunga (Jasmine) Han, PharmD Student It’s that time of the year. With the summer coming to an end, many students are getting ready to start school once again, while others are going back to work after their summer vacation. Whether you’re working or studying, stress is something that everyone experiences. But stress impacts every single…
Vyvian (XueQing) Jiang, BSc Pharm Student Part of being a kid is being careless, which can often result in injuries. As a result, we have to deal with the initial pain and tears associated with these injuries, and the big, ugly battle scars that seem to stick around once they heal. Today, we’ll look at…
Seunga (Jasmine) Han, PharmD Student Osteoarthritis1 Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders worldwide. It can affect any joint of the body, but most commonly targets the spine, hands, hips, or knees. OA can be divided into two categories: Primary OA is when one experiences OA without any specific cause, which is commonly…
Aaron Chy, BSc General, PharmD Student Ever have one of those days where you just don’t get a chance to eat? Maybe you were running late that morning and missed breakfast only to show up to work and realize you forgot your lunch. If you have, then all of this will probably sound familiar: the difficulties…
Ty Johnston, PharmD Student Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder that affects 10-25% of Canadians.1 The symptoms can be very burdensome and disruptive to a person’s everyday life. Despite the condition being poorly understood, there are some simple measures that can reduce symptoms. What is IBS? IBS is a disorder that causes…
Aaron Chy, BSc General, PharmD Student We all have our vices, and for many of us, it’s ice cream. Whether it’s dessert, comfort food, or just a treat you’re looking for, ice cream’s got you covered. Unfortunately, if you’re trying to maintain any type of diet or keep your weight down, ice cream can be a…
Kevin Huang, BSc Pharm Student As you were growing up as a child, you may have noticed several little dots forming on your skin. Some may find this concerning, but most embrace it as a unique quality of their body. Moles (also known as nevi) are a collection of pigment cells (melanocytes) which can form…
David Poon, BSc Immunology and Infection, PharmD Student School’s Back You’re going to hate me for this, but you know summers coming to an end when the sun starts to set earlier, and you see parents with their kids going school supply shopping. It’s that dreaded time of the year when you say goodbye to…
Vyvian (XueQing) Jiang, BSc Pharm Student Burn injuries are very common, whether it be from touching a hot stove or accidentally spilling hot water. Most people react by rinsing the area with cold running water, but what are the appropriate steps to take care of these injuries? When should you seek medical attention? Today, we’ll…
