How to Get Rid of Plantar Warts
Ouch! You feel a painful pinch from the bottom of your left foot while walking. You take off your sock to check – a small and rough bump...
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Cassandra Van Drunen-LaChanse
- Feb 11
- 4 min
It’s That Time of the Month! Let’s Talk About Period Pain
Edited by Mirabella Chan [This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Please read our...
Andrew Tu
- Jan 21
- 3 min
Clearing the Colon: A Guide to Constipation Management
Whether we like to admit it or not, constipation is a problem we all go through at some point in our lives. When your bowel movements...
Carter VanIderstine
- Dec 10, 2022
- 3 min
What Do Medication Expiry Dates Mean?
Have you ever found an expired bottle of medication around the house and wondered if it is still safe to use? Keep reading to find out!
Stephanie Hwang
- Sep 6, 2022
- 4 min
From Lab to Shelf: The Journey of a New Drug
Have you ever wondered how drugs go from the research lab to the shelf at your local pharmacy? This can require years of research...
Cassandra Van Drunen-LaChanse
- Aug 20, 2022
- 4 min
What's That Scratch? An Overview of Eczema
Has your skin been irritating you? Is it red and itchy? If yes, there is a good chance you may be experiencing eczema. This condition...
Andrew Tu
- Jul 23, 2022
- 4 min
The Role of Pharmacies in Travel Health
Summer has arrived! With the weather getting warmer and COVID restrictions slowly easing, rates of travel are likely...
Candice Lin
- Jul 9, 2022
- 3 min
Managing Athlete's Foot
Athlete’s foot – also referred to as tinea pedis – is a fungal infection of the skin on the feet often observed in between the toes...
Lauren Dayes
- Jun 18, 2022
- 2 min
First Aid Kits for Outdoor Adventures
As we head into summer, many people are dreaming of their next outdoor adventure. Whether you are planning a month-long wilderness...
Bismah Hassan
- Jun 6, 2022
- 4 min
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the top reasons that Canadians receive antibiotics. This is largely because of how common...
Madeleine Rivard
- May 14, 2022
- 3 min
Get Checked: Breast Cancer Screening
Breast cancer, like many other types of solid cancers, is characterized by uncontrolled cell growth and division as well as dysfunctional...
Cassandra Van Drunen-LaChanse
- May 7, 2022
- 5 min
My Head Hurts! A Beginner's Guide to Headaches
Did you know that nearly 50% of the adult population will have had at least one headache in the past year, and 78% will have had at least...
Candice Lin
- Apr 23, 2022
- 3 min
What You Need to Know About Acetaminophen
Acetaminophen is one of the most common drug ingredients in Canada. It can be found in more than 600 different...
Bismah Hassan
- Mar 12, 2022
- 4 min
Types of Chest Pain
Chest pain can be extremely scary, especially if is the first time experiencing it. Many people associate chest pain with a problematic...
Bismah Hassan
- Feb 19, 2022
- 4 min
Know Your Lows: Recognizing and Treating Low Blood Sugar
Our bodies have a very methodical way of regulating our blood sugar. When we eat carbohydrates, they are broken down into different...
Bismah Hassan
- Jan 29, 2022
- 7 min
Behind the Scenes: Pharmacy Edition
After a patient sees their doctor, goes to a lab for tests, and maybe gets a referral or two, they head to the pharmacy as the last point...
Bismah Hassan
- Jan 22, 2022
- 4 min
Compliance Packaging: An Easier Way to Manage Your Meds
A drug can only work if it is taken correctly. Many patients face challenges when it comes to taking their medications properly for...
Milana Krajisnik
- Jan 15, 2022
- 12 min
Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
Have you ever wondered which vaccines pharmacists are able to inject? Pharmacists who have successfully completed their injection...
Stephanie Hwang
- Nov 29, 2021
- 5 min
Identifying Drug-Food Interactions
Prescription and non-prescription medications can interact with each other and with foods, which can change the way they work in your...
Stephanie Lau
- Nov 20, 2021
- 4 min
A Day in the Life of a Pharmacy Student: Hospital Rotations During COVID-19
Prior to the start of my 4th year rotations, also called Advanced Pharmacy Placement Experience (APPEs) at the University of Toronto...
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