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Florida woman gives birth to 14 pound baby
AP Photo/St. Joseph’s Womens Hospital On January 29, history was made in a “big” way when Maxxzandra Ford gave birth to her third son Avery, weighing in at a whopping 14.1 pounds, quickly making baby...
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The invisible poison: a look at the effects of wireless technology
THE BROCK PRESS/Brittany Brooks In 2015, wireless technology has become the predominant way in which we share information and stay connected with the world at large. We have cellphones, tablets,...
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Toronto health officials confirm sixth case of the measles
PHOTO: UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO According to officials from St. Joseph’s Health Centre, another case of the measles has been discovered in a patient who was in the hospital’s emergency department from...
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Three parent babies: designer children or protecting your child from harms way?
WILL CROTHERS Human agency is at the heart of the juxtaposition of artificial versus natural selection. Medical and genetic science informs that agency influences our decision making. This is...
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Parents who don’t vaccinate their children are unlikely to change suggests...
According to a survey conducted by Mainstreet Technologies, parents who are “anti-vaccination”, are unlikely to vaccinate their children, regardless of recent small outbreaks that have prompted...
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Bacon won’t make you fat—pasta will
Eating like a caveman to maximize your health Contrary to popular belief, bacon and other fat-laden foods won’t make you fat—sugar, carbs, and a sedentary lifestyle will. Diets and labels often go...
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Super drug continues the legacy of weight-loss with no effort
Brown fat, medically known as a more fluid and easily burnable fat A new drug may revolutionize weight-loss by causing not only dramatic results, but also the seamless conversion of complex fat into...
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Doctors suggest possible correlation between internet use and ADHD
According to several sources including Michael Pietrus MD and coordinator of the ADHD assessment protocol at the University of Chicago, the internet may encourage behaviour that mimics ADHD,...
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Undermining and “over-mining” the Antarctic food pyramid
WILL CROTHERS A look at the Antarctic krill, an endangered species critical to the sea Antarctic Krill (Euphausia superba) is of crucial importance to the marine food chain, as well as an important...
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Flesh-eating disease in U.K. believed to be Alabama rot
According to a report published in the Veterinary Record Journal, 30 dogs who recently died in the U.K. suffered from Alabama rot, a deadly disease which causes skin lesions, kidney failure and in 90...
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Activated charcoal drinks spark controversy
Several health food and drink companies have recently started releasing drinks containing activated charcoal, leading to discussion and debate amongst health experts. Popular New York City-centred...
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Brock PhD candidate studies social anxiety
Tina Brook, a Psychology PHD student at Brock focusing on Lifespan Development, has been conducting research to examine the impacts of social anxiety on students, particularly in a university context....
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Sexplanations: sex talks for the modern student
Clinical sexologist and YouTube star Dr. Lindsey Doe’s video series “Sexplanations with Dr. Doe” has become increasingly popular amongst students and youth. The series aims to talk about all things sex...
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Making fitness a priority for students
Between assignments, exams, social obligations, economic stress, part-time work and personal care, students have their share of stressors and time commitments that make prioritizing stressful and...
View ArticleA student’s guide to healthy drinking
With a new year of school just beginning, one of the most common health concerns students face is developing a mature and healthy relationship with alcohol. The following facts can be a good start to...
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Brock graduate students research sleep deprivation
Brock University graduate students have been busy in the school’s innovative Sleep Lab, where they have been conducting research on the effects of mild sleep deprivation and napping. The researchers...
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Navigating Brock’s new Student Health Services system
With flu season upon us, an increasing number of students are going to start needing convenient and accessible healthcare that fits their needs. Brock Student Health Services is located right on...
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Rock to the Lock: locally-grown fundraiser to support people with Cystinosis
In August 2016, Thorold-born Dan Giancola, well-known for his prolific career in the Canadian Football League, will be partnering with 9-year old Abbi Monaghan to run a fundraiser called “Rock to the...
View ArticleIt’s beginning to look a lot like flu season
As October slowly comes to a close, flu season looms on the horizon. As the weather gets colder and everyone around you gets sicker, self-care and awareness of personal health become increasingly...
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Disruptive Students in Canadian Schools being locked in padded rooms
Canadian schools have recently come under fire for the use of seclusion rooms for disruptive students, a practice which many may be surprised to know still exists in Canada today. The rooms function...
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