Tag Archives: Using

COVID-19: It worked in Asia. The WHO says it’s crucial. But is Canada still using contact tracing?

The message from Dr. Jeremy Jones, a cardiologist in the Eastern Ontario town of Lindsay, was an urgent call for people to observe social distancing. But it also contained some startling information. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit had just announced that three people at the Pinecrest Nursing Home in Bobcaygeon, Ont., had… Read More »

Why using diabetics recipes

Whip up a chia and flaxseed pudding topped with berries, try smoked salmon and cream cheese why using diabetics recipes whole-grain toast, or add some walnuts to your smoothie for a boost of fat and protein. There are four main pillars to keep in mind when planning a diabetes-friendly meal, breakfast or otherwise. This simple… Read More »

Dr Miriam Stoppard: We should be using pharmacists to spot the early signs of cancer

Pharmacists always get my vote, but are we underusing this group of highly trained ­specialists? Could they serve as early diagnosis hubs to spot signs of cancer and improve cancer survival rates? A report by University College London says they could. It says pharmacists could refer people with persistent lung cancer symptoms – such as… Read More »

The Hidden Health Danger of Using Mouthwash

ewapee/Shutterstock You might want to reconsider your morning swish. Taking care of your mouth is important not just for shiny teeth but for your overall health. Gum disease has been linked to Alzheimer’s and heart disease. But that swig of mouthwash may not be helping. Researchers recently discovered that using mouthwash could actually increase your… Read More »

Medical News Today: Cancer: Using copper to boost immunotherapy

An interdisciplinary group of scientists has successfully destroyed tumor cells in mice by using nano-sized copper compounds alongside immunotherapy. Importantly, the tumors did not return after the treatment ceased. According to the World Health Organization, cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide — in 2018, it was responsible for approximately 9.6 million deaths.… Read More »

‘Disgusting’ passenger filmed using foot to scroll in-flight entertainment

A video exposing a Delta passenger using the in-flight touch screen with her bare feet has some online users crying foul. The 35-second clip, shared Wednesday on Twitter by Erik Olvera, shows the woman, who’s not wearing shoes or socks, swiping away on the plane’s media screen with her toes. “I fly a lot and… Read More »