Expired makeup? Watch out for bacteria
Dr. Kucy Pon, dermatologist at Sunnybrook, says not all skin care products are required to have an expiration date. Many do, though. And you should look for it.
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Author: Alexis Dobranowski
Fifth graders are judges for research event at Sunnybrook
As part of the Sunnybrook Research Institute, summer students were asked to submit a simple summary of their work that even fifth graders would understand
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Six tips to prevent tragedy in the water this summer
A steamy summer means more time cooling off by the water but spending time anywhere near water comes with great responsibility. Drowning happens fast.
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What bugs to watch out for this summer
Which bugs do we have to be particularly wary of this time of year? Ticks and mosquitoes, says Sunnybrook Hospital infectious diseases specialist and microbiologist Dr. Samira Mubareka.
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To snack or not to snack—and on what
It’s important we start thinking about food — and snacks — as fuel, says Rebecca Mercer, a dietetic intern in the Odette Cancer Centre’s Patient and Family Support Services.
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Loneliness is a health issue—especially at this time of year
Studies show people suffering from loneliness are at higher risk of developing mental and physical health issues, Dr. Purti Papneja says.
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