Antibiotic Resistance. Two scary words that are becoming more common – and a bigger problem. Our antibiotics are crucial, life-saving medications however many of them are becoming ineffective against common bacteria.
Why is this? Today’s article by Aaron Chy tells all.
Aaron Chy, BSc General, PharmD Student One of our values that we believe in is helping patients make informed decisions through health promotion and education. One of our aims with this interview series is to bring awareness to the different healthcare professionals and health advocates around the world and how they’re actively involved in bettering…
Aaron Chy, BSc General, PharmD Student What’s that on your lip? Chances are, you’ve experienced it before; you’re casually eating or talking when, suddenly, you notice a sharp pain somewhere inside your mouth. Feeling around with your tongue, you notice an odd bump that wasn’t there before, and a quick look in the mirror reveals…
Aaron Chy, BSc General, PharmD Student Headaches are one of the most common complaints related to pain. They can vary in severity from dull, tolerable aches to a mind-splitting, tear-jerking agony. For the most part, headaches go away on their own and aren’t typically a cause for concern. However, other cases can be more serious,…
Aaron Chy, BSc General, PharmD Student Vaping vs smoking Originally patented in 20071 as an alternative to harmful cigarette smoking, e-cigarettes – also known as vaporizers or simply vapes – have gained an impressive following in a short amount of time. Now, you can hardly walk into a gas station or convenience store and not…
Aaron Chy, BSc, BSc Pharm/PharmD. Candidate Canadian Legalization After years of deliberation and controversy, Canadian Federal government passed the legalization of recreational cannabis on October 17, 2018. As per Canadian legislation, the goal is to standardize and regulate the production, sale, and consumption of cannabis in order to protect the health and safety of Canadian…
Aaron Chy, BSc, BSc Pharm/PharmD. Candidate “Medications don’t work.” How many times have you heard this? Or even said it yourself? The reality is, taking medications can be both frustrating and confusing. We all go through the routine of seeing the doctor, then the pharmacist, then taking our pills day after day, only to feel…
Aaron Chy, PharmD Student Just another trend? Last week we shed some light on how weight loss supplements supposedly work to burn fat and shed pounds. But another line of products that’s recently gained as much attention is detoxifying teas. Claiming to be natural, healthy and safe, many of these tea companies claim to cleanse…
Aaron Chy, BSc General, PharmD Student It’s the start of a new day! The world around you may be waking up, but you barely slept last night. With your eyes heavy and your brain still foggy, you drag yourself through your morning routine and do your best to take on the day. Whether it was…
Aaron Chy, BSc, PharmD Student You wake up to the sound of your alarm, roll over, and hit snooze… for the 3rd time We’ve all been there before: daylight’s creeping in, the world is getting started around you, but you’re just not ready to get up yet. Eventually, you pull yourself out of bed and…
