It was a ferocious fight–all tangled fur, flailing limbs, and the glide of wet, snarling teeth–as he hooked his arm over the animal’s shoulders and got it into a chokehold. For a few sweet, disbelief-filled seconds, it seemed as though the man had saved himself. Then, he heard the scream:

Growing up, children are educated and raised in a manner that will best set them up for entering the workforce. After completing high school, post-secondary, or advanced education, most begin careers that will lead them into retirement. However, decades of hours committed to a workplace can take a toll on

Did you know that every three seconds, someone in the world develops dementia [1]? With cases at more than 55 million worldwide, this figure is projected to skyrocket in the coming decades as the elderly population increases. Dementia is a condition characterized by decreased brain functionality, resulting in debilitating symptoms

Could frequent radio wave exposure put us at higher risk for brain cancer? That’s one of the latest theories being discussed regarding the six former Philadelphia Phillies players who died from glioblastoma–a rare, aggressive, and often incurable form of brain cancer. Symptoms include severe headaches, nausea, vomiting, and seizures[2]. Interestingly,

Could SARS-CoV-2 cause the deadliest form of pneumonia? In a breakthrough article recently published in the February 2022 issue of the International Journal of Infectious Diseases, a group of medical researchers from Spain shared their findings in which patients hospitalized for bacterial pneumococcal pneumonia (B-PCAP) were compared to those hospitalized

Canada is celebrated for providing free healthcare for all Canadian citizens, and Canada takes pride in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms guaranteeing equality, but systemic racism persists in the health system. One of the most underrated problems with the Canadian healthcare system is the algorithmic racism programmed into healthcare

Food intake is affected by a variety of neurochemical, hormonal, physiological, and psychological factors [1]. Several studies have shown significant changes in appetite, eating behavior, and energy intake in women during their menstrual cycle where there are changes to the factors affecting food intake [1]. The menstrual cycle consists of

Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent condition that is characterized by the presence of endometrial tissues in areas outside of the uterus, namely in the ovaries or even outside of the pelvis [2] (see Figure 1). It is an inflammatory condition that is often associated with pelvic pain and infertility [4]. Adenomyosis

Alcohol abuse has long been a major problem affecting more than 300 million people worldwide each year [1]. Alcoholism is a major risk factor for mortality and disability in young adults [2]. Yet, the continued use of this detrimental substance is shockingly prevalent. The lack of awareness and prevention may

With polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) being the leading cause of infertility and hormonal imbalances in women worldwide, it is quite puzzling why this condition has not been further studied and understood. While some of the physical symptoms of this condition have been briefly studied, the psychological effects of PCOS are