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Deodorant being bought at store
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Does deodorant cause breast cancer?

September 13, 2019October 16, 2019 Alexis Dobranowski Breast cancer, cancer, deodorant, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

There is no clear evidence demonstrating the use of deodorant or antiperspirant results in an increased risk of breast cancer, a Sunnybrook oncologist says.

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Smartphone at our side
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Am I addicted to my smartphone?

May 1, 2019October 16, 2019 Alexis Dobranowski cellphone, smartphones, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

According to Dr. Nikola Grujich reaching for our smartphones throughout the day can be a normal response, a compulsion or an addiction.

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Ardra Shephard
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Casa Loma health blogger aims to de-stigmatize disability

April 25, 2019April 26, 2019 Brian Baker Aby, app, Ardra Shephard, multiple sclerosis, Tripping on Air

A new app and the decreased stigma associated with disabilities have blogger Ardra Shephard more hopeful about the future for those with multiple sclerosis.

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Sunnybrook tips on dealing with common cold
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How to avoid the common cold — and deal with it when you get it anyway

April 1, 2019October 16, 2019 Alexis Dobranowski common cold, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

It seems winter is hanging on. But besides the cold weather, there’s another kind of cold that seems to be sticking around — the common cold.

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Hand washing to prevent winter vomiting bug
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How to avoid the winter vomiting bug

March 1, 2019March 10, 2019 Alexis Dobranowski flu, flu vaccine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

There’s no vaccine for the winter viomiting bug, often called stomach flu. Start with soap and water to stop it spread, Sunnybrook doctor says.

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Anxiety strikes during holidays
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Is this your season to be anxious?

December 10, 2018December 29, 2018 Alexis Dobranowski Anxiety, Bayview Avenue, Stress, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Here is some advice on navigating the holidays and when to seek help if you suffer anxiety. And also, a gentle reminder to stop and smell the pine needles.

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Photo courtesy Jill Promoli
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Death of child sparks push for flu immunization

November 15, 2018December 29, 2018 Alexis Dobranowski Bayview Avenue, flu, immunization, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, vaccine

Jill Promoli knew her two-year-old son Jude might be coming down with something. Illness was going through his sister’s kindergarten

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makeup ingredients list
Health & Wellness 

Expired makeup? Watch out for bacteria

October 7, 2018October 15, 2018 Alexis Dobranowski cosmetics, makeup, skin care, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

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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Fifth graders at Sunnybrook
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Fifth graders are judges for research event at Sunnybrook

August 29, 2018October 2, 2018 Alexis Dobranowski research, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

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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Water safety
Health & Wellness 

Six tips to prevent tragedy in the water this summer

August 5, 2018October 1, 2018 Alexis Dobranowski Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, water safety

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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Health & Wellness 

What bugs to watch out for this summer

June 20, 2018July 12, 2018 Alexis Dobranowski bugs, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

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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A snack of yoghurt and berries
Health & Wellness 

To snack or not to snack—and on what

April 16, 2018 Alexis Dobranowski Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

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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Burn centre at Sunnybrok
Health & Wellness 

4 ways to stay safe from fire and burns: doctor

March 8, 2018March 24, 2018 Sybil Millar fire, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

While there doesn’t appear to be any one cause for the sudden increase in fires this year, there are steps everyone can take to keep themselves and their families safe from fires and burn injuries this winter.

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Loneliness
Health & Wellness 

Loneliness is a health issue—especially at this time of year

December 16, 2017December 16, 2017 Alexis Dobranowski loneliness, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

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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Business Health & Wellness 

York Mills gynecologist wants to help

November 5, 2016 Brian Baker Fay Weisberg, FemRenew, MonaLisa Touch

York Mills gynecologist Fay Weisberg wants to talk about to you about your vaginas, ladies. The 56-year-old, who helms the

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That was then.

Empringham Hotel 1903
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From stately hotel to strip club—the Empringham story

November 19, 2020May 5, 2021 Eric McMillan

The Empringham, Danforth or Play Pen — they’re all the same hotel, standing at Danfoirth and Dawes from the late 1800s into the 1980s.

Queen and Waverley 1903
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Can you believe this century home still stands at Queen and Waverley?

February 27, 2020March 4, 2020 Eric McMillan
Beltline bridge over Yonge Street ion 1915
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When horses passed UNDER the Beltline bridge

December 1, 2019February 6, 2020 Eric McMillan
Yonge-Eglinton southeast
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Now that the Yonge-Eglinton mess has been cleared up (almost)

October 24, 2019October 25, 2019 Eric McMillan

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