A Lifeline Through the Stomach: PEG Tubes Offer Hope for Patients Struggling to Eat Millions of Americans face challenges getting the nutrition they need. Whether due to illness, injury, or swallowing difficulties, manny struggle to eat enough to stay healthy. For these individuals,a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube can be a lifeline,providing a direct route … Read more
Malaria, tuberculosis and HIV claim number of lives in the world each year. But as the new year emerges, health professionals are more concerned about another infectious disease — bird flu — that is spreading rapidly across the globe read more Covid emerged suddenly, spread rapidly and killed millions of people around the world. Since … Read more
Beloved Vancouver-based artist and activist Joe Average has passed away at the age of 67. Friends and family confirm he died on Christmas Eve. Known for his vividly colourful art pieces depicting people, animals and flowers, Average was also a champion of LGBTQ2+ rights. Born Brock David Tebbutt on Oct. 10, 1957 in Victoria, B.C., … Read more
Cutting-edge research shows SARS-CoV-2 infection disrupts milk composition, but vaccines ensure safety for breastfeeding moms and their babies. Study: Associations between SARS-CoV-2 Infection or COVID-19 Vaccination and Human Milk Composition: A Multi-Omics Approach. Image Credit: TORWAISTUDIO / Shutterstock In a recent study published in The Journal of Nutrition, a group of researchers investigated whether severe acute respiratory … Read more