David Poon, BSc. Immunology and Infection, PharmD Student A Modern Day Food Guide I remember when I was first introduced to Canada’s Food Guide back in elementary school. Now, I’ve almost graduated university (twice), and the guide looks almost the same as it did back in elementary. However, on January 22, 2019, that all changed.…
Seunga (Jasmine) Han, PharmD Student Vaccines Aren’t Just for Children You may be thinking, “I received all of my immunizations as a child, why would I need more?” The reason for this is that as we age, the protection we receive from certain vaccinations in our past can begin to wear off. As a result,…
Seunga (Jasmine) Han, PharmD Student Weight loss, whether it’s for improving appearance or overall well being, is something that many individuals struggle with. Anywhere from the one-food diet, detox diet, to weight loss pills, there are many products and methods out there that claim to support weight loss. Orlistat, a weight loss medication, may sound…
David Poon, BSc Immunology and Infection, PharmD Student Valsartan It’s been in newspapers and on TV for over a week now. Valsartan is a common blood pressure medication used to treat high blood pressure and other heart-related diseases. On July 9, 2018, Health Canada announced that a potential cancer-causing impurity, known as N-nitrosodimethylamine, was found in…
