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those with aquagenic urticaria can safely consume water, but should avoid water to skin contact which would cause an allergic reaction. getty

can you be allergic to water? yes you can, and it has a name: aquagenic urticaria

aquagenic urticaria is a rare condition that causes itchy hives to develop when the skin comes into contact with water.

karen hawthorne, apr 24 2023

a lung expert shares advice on how we can decrease our chances of lung disease

those with aquagenic urticaria can safely consume water, but should avoid water to skin contact which would cause an allergic reaction. getty

robin roberts

food allergies: do you know the signs?

those with aquagenic urticaria can safely consume water, but should avoid water to skin contact which would cause an allergic reaction. getty

dave yasvinski

immune-compromised individuals are embracing layers of covid-related support, protection, and treatment

those with aquagenic urticaria can safely consume water, but should avoid water to skin contact which would cause an allergic reaction. getty

tania amardeil, postmedia content works

from pollen to dust mites, dogs and cats can have allergies too

those with aquagenic urticaria can safely consume water, but should avoid water to skin contact which would cause an allergic reaction. getty

robin roberts

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opinion: canadian healthcare choke points put patient lives at risk

canada’s healthcare system is strained. it was always strained. it was designed that way.

dr. david j stewart

patient advocacy

nov 16 2023

canadian emergency departments are now overwhelmed due to too many sick canadians having to wait too long at chokepoints.

crowdfunding cancer charity hopes to help innovative new therapies escape ‘valley of death’

as the arrival of liver cancer awareness month calls much-needed attention to another worthy cause, a former researcher is trying to change the way we wage war on the disease.

dave yasvinski

oct 2 2023

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record-breaking wildfires raise questions about health impact on canadians

as the wildfire season breaks records year after year, experts warn even canadians in traditionally unaffected areas need to learn how to protect themselves from smoke inhalation.

dave yasvinski

aug 10 2023

while the short-term effects of this exposure can include headaches, burning eyes and sore throats there isn’t a ton of reliable research to inform canadians on the long-term risks.

nahid acupuncture clinic offers traditional chinese and laser treatments in saskatoon

nahid mobini, who was a medical doctor in iran and an acupuncturist in china before moving to saskatoon, has opened an acupuncture clinic on 8th street

don rice

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jul 25 2023

owner nahid mobini at nahid acupuncture clinic in saskatoon, sask., on tuesday, july 18, 2023.

local health providers marking world hepatitis day with free testing

the windsor essex community health centre and partner o...

taylor campbell

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jul 25 2023

the former windsor water world building is shown on wednesday, september 7, 2022. the city has had a homelessness and housing (h4) hub set up at the former indoor water park since 2020.

cornwall woman's family pleads for 'miracle' drug to treat her cystic fibrosis

twenty-five-year-old chanelle lafleche has to stop and ...

elizabeth payne

世界杯2022赛程时间表

jul 24 2023

chanelle lafleche, 25, and her dog, everest, on sunday, july 23, 2023. lafleche, who has a rare genetic sub-type of cystic fibrosis, is among about 10 per cent of cf patients who are not approved for trikafta in canada. many describe the drug as a miracle for people with cf.

buying an air purifier to prepare for allergy and wildfire season? here's what you need to know.

here are some tips on how to choose an air purifier.

cheryl chan

世界杯2022赛程时间表

may 24 2022

an air purifier with hepa filters can capture 99.95 per cent of dust, pollen, smoke and other pollutants.

warm weather kicks off troublesome allergy issues for many locally

it’s that time of year locally when eyes start scratchi...

dave battagello

世界杯2022赛程时间表

may 10 2022

sebastian dipietro, an associate owner and pharmacist at the shoppers drug mart at howard and tecumseh. displays allergy medication on tuesday, may 10, 2022.

bad news allergy-sufferers, pollen season could last longer

among the many ways climate change is affecting our health, rising temperatures may extend the season of season of stuffy noses.

chris arnold

mar 18 2022

climate change can lead to a longer pollen season. getty

childhood adversity is a ‘cause of causes’ of adult illnesses and mental health problems

childhood trauma has a complex relationship with social determinants of health.

the conversation

feb 11 2022

adverse childhood events may contribute to cascading health risks over a lifetime. getty

asking for a friend: are my store-bought flowers simply a bouquet of dangerous pesticides?

go ahead and get your flowers on, say the experts — biological control strategies control pests without poison.

karen hawthorne

feb 11 2022

buy locally-grown ornamentals to support canadian producers and reduce the carbon footprint of shipping. getty

asking for a friend: dust mite poo is making you sneeze, not your carpet

the first step to successfully battling allergies is knowing what you are allergic to, says dr. alan kaplan.

karen hawthorne

feb 4 2022

carpet can be a magnet for allergens that settle into the fibres. getty