Tag Archives: Infections

Is Your Body Sending You Signals? Understanding the Signs of a Weakened Immune System

Our immune system is truly our body’s superhero. It’s a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that constantly works behind the scenes, defending us against an endless barrage of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other invaders that seek to make us sick. Think of it as your internal security force, always on guard. When this… Read More »

Why Urinary Tract Infections Are One of the Most Common Misdiagnoses in Medicine

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection anywhere along the urinary system — typically the bladder. It’s usually characterized by burning during urination, pelvic pressure, an urgent need to urinate and cloudy or strong-smelling urine. But when those symptoms are absent, and doctors still prescribe antibiotics, the consequences are often serious. Antibiotics disrupt the… Read More »

Bigger class could mean up to five times the COVID-19 infections, Canadian study suggests

Article content continued The new modelling study, which hasn’t yet been peer-reviewed, was designed to capture transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes the dreaded COVID-19. Researchers looked at the effect of different student-to-teacher ratios in a hypothetical primary school, as well as school-based daycare, an essential “bridge” for working parents who can’t drop-off or… Read More »