By Jon Johnson Reviewed by Christine Frank, DDS A toothache is a painful annoyance, especially at night. Getting a toothache at night can make falling asleep or staying asleep very difficult. However, there are a number of remedies that may help people find relief and get to sleep, including taking pain relievers or applying a cold...
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What is Anorexia Nervosa?
By Chloe Bennett, B.Sc. Reviewed by Dr. Jennifer Logan, MD, MPH What is Anorexia? Anorexia nervosa (AN) is an eating disorder characterized by the restriction of energy intake which leads to significantly low body weight. Thought to have the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric condition, the average age of onset is 15 years, with approximately 80-90%...
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How to prevent food poisoning
by Bev Betkowski, University of Alberta Credit: CC0 Public Domain You’re sick, woozy and deeply regretting that second helping of potato salad from yesterday’s picnic, because you’re now one of the four million Canadians hit with a case of food poisoning every year. Even harder to swallow is the fact that it’s almost completely avoidable. “Food...