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Author since November 11, 2009

Food can be deadly due to allergies

Published March 4, 2010 by Laura McGnie

McMaster student Kayla Gilchrist knows only too well about the serious risks associated with allergies. This fourth year Political Science major has been allergic to… Continue Reading ›

Fad diets are numerous but unhealthy

Published February 4, 2010 by Laura McGnie

Growing global rates of obesity have intensified the search for a quick, effective, and temptation-free weight-loss strategies. Today, approximately 50 million Americans are seeking weight… Continue Reading ›

The thyroid plays a vital endocrine role

Published November 12, 2009 by Laura McGnie

This semester, there are many health concerns that students have been worrying about. But often, focusing on one problem—say swine flu—can cause us to neglect… Continue Reading ›