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Garland said sleep disorders generally receive little attention in medical and psychology training; in many programs the total is about seven hours. She says the lack of education leads to underdiagnosis and mismanagement. In Newfoundland and Labrador, however, she says this goes a step further due to the lack of trained psychologists who can administer […]
Facing a terminal cancer diagnosis, Steve wanted to do everything he could to ensure his wife and children didn’t lose their father, and he spent as much time as possible trying to “keep things as normal as possible.” Steve’s wife, who was incredibly helpful throughout, began researching new therapies, looking for something that could help […]
No, you can’t get chlamydia from a koala. But if you get tested for chlamydia and other sexually transmitted infections (STDs), you can protect not only yourself and your community, but the planet itself. Let’s unpack how. If you watched this year’s season Love Islandyou may recall one participant who confidently claimed that humans can […]
“It’s a little sad that that’s not accessible to everyone with diabetes,” said Megan Mulrooney, a Newfoundland mother living in Charlottetown who was diagnosed with gestational diabetes during her pregnancy. “It should be an option as they really have no choice.” Mulrooney said her experience managing diet and blood sugar levels during pregnancy was emotionally […]
For Betsy, she had to start insulin injections and make lifestyle changes to keep her blood glucose (blood sugar) levels in a good range and avoid dangerous lows and highs. It was a big learning curve, she says. “I remember thinking, ‘Okay, I have diabetes. I can still do what I do.’ I don’t think […]
“Anyone can develop type 1 diabetes,” notes McAssey. “There are genetic and environmental factors that contribute to development, and the environmental factors are not well understood. There are also many different genes that influence the likelihood of development, so it’s not one single gene. There are genes that confer susceptibility and genes that confer protection.” […]
A global shift in access to emergency contraception When Japan approved it for the first time over-the-counter (OTC) emergency contraceptivesmarked it more than just a policy change; it heralded a global moment. While some countries continue to expand reproductive autonomy, others, such as the United States, have taken steps backward. This shift inspired me to […]
When doctors talk about breast cancer risk, they tend to focus on that genetics, age and certain lifestyle factors like smoking or drinks– doesn’t work. But a new peer-reviewed study suggests that American immigrant women’s jobs may increase their risk of breast cancer. Researchers at the Silent Spring Institute, a Massachusetts-based laboratory, compared national employment […]
Hormonal patches, intrauterine devices (IUDs), NuvaRings, contraceptive sponges, cervical caps, tubal ligations and the pill. What common theme unites these items? These are all examples of different contraceptive methods. Furthermore, another important factor that these items have in common is that they are all forms of female contraception. Because this is one of the most […]
In the 1960s in rural Saskatchewan, an electrician named Frank refused to accept the death sentence that doctors had imposed on three of his children. Born with cystic fibrosis, doctors warned his children would likely not make it through kindergarten. Determined not to sit back and watch his children die, Frank hand-built medical equipment in […]
