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Thinking about getting a tattoo? Here's what you should know
Tattooing services are regulated and largely considered safe, but there's a growing group of experts concerned over links between tattoo ink and allergic reactions, as well as potential associations between tattoos and certain kinds of cancer.
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How to deal with the intense stress of political, economic uncertainty
Canadians say they're stressed about current events. Experts say there are key steps we can all take — like accepting there are some things beyond our individual control — to learn to live with large-scale global events.
Thinking about creatine supplements for your workout? Here's what you need to know
Health experts say that decades of research support taking creatine to increase musculoskeletal strength and performance. More recent research suggests creatine supplements might have cognitive benefits, too. Here’s what you need to know about the benefits, risks and how to use creatine safely.
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HPV infections pose serious risks for both men and women, experts say
HPV infection is most commonly associated with cervical cancer, since roughly 99 per cent of all cervical cancer cases are connected to HPV. Nonetheless, experts warn that HPV is a virus that affects all sexually active people and can lead to a variety of cancers — regardless of gender.
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Health misinformation on the rise, Canadian Medical Association survey finds
A new survey from the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) shows that health misinformation is on the rise, as more Canadians turn to social media for their news over traditional media organizations.
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As HMPV circulates in China, how should we talk about foreign disease outbreaks?
As global coverage of infectious diseases continues to evolve as a result of lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, experts say public health officials and media need to responsibly share information, including context for any given disease outbreak.
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Norovirus cases are on the rise. Here's what you need to know about this nasty bug
A stomach illness outbreak at the University of Guelph is part of a trend that has experts noticing a rise in stomach bugs causing vomiting and diarrhea.
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What are the risks of raw milk? Experts warn of increased chances of infection, illness
Despite the warnings of experts, there are growing conversations around the supposed benefits of raw milk. Microbiologists say the evidence clearly shows drinking unpasteurized milk is far riskier and may lead to harmful outcomes.
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Black plastics may contain toxic compounds that can leach into food, experts say
Fire retardants — including toxic, regulated compounds — were found in roughly 85 per cent of products analyzed by researchers of a recently published study. The items tested include kitchen utensils, food trays and even children's toys.
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What should women know about having better sex? Sex researchers share their findings
Experts say women looking to improve their sex lives can learn more about their bodies and explore the things that turn them on, while also communicating with their partners about their needs and desires.