More adults are using melatonin to get to sleep at night. Unfortunately, that means more young children are finding their parents’ tablets and gummies and taking them by accident. A…
Day: March 7, 2024
Daylight Saving Time Is the Worst
On Sunday, March 10 at 2 a.m., the U.S. and about a third of the world’s other countries will set their clocks forward by one hour, which will make the…
TikTok Influencers Are Now Treating Ozempic Side Effects
Every day dozens of people come to Jennifer Witherspoon—a former dental office manager with zero medical training—for help managing nausea, headaches, and other side effects that can come with taking…
Cinnamon Sold at Discount Stores Is Tainted with Lead, FDA Warns
Ground cinnamon sold by U.S. discount retailers is contaminated with high levels of lead and should be discarded, federal health officials said Wednesday. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] The U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
Study Links Tiny Bits of Plastic to Worse Heart Health
We breathe, eat, and drink tiny particles of plastic. But are these minuscule specks in the body harmless, dangerous, or somewhere in between? A small study published Wednesday in the…
Does my guinea pig need exercise?
As pet parents, we want to ensure our animal companions lead happy, healthy lives. One question that often arises is whether guinea pigs need exercise. While they may not require…
Embarking on a March break trip? The Ontario SPCA shares tips to prepare your furry friends
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stouffville, ON (March 7, 2024) – For many families, March break is a time to travel, which means leaving pets with a sitter or in a boarding kennel.…
Popular Acne-Treatment Products Found to Contain High Levels of Carcinogenic Chemical
Hand sanitizers were tainted by benzene. Sunscreens and dry shampoos too. Now acne treatments are joining the list of widely used consumer products found to contain high levels of the…