The sun releases many kinds of radiation, each with its own wavelength. As soon as UV radiation (UVR) reaches the skin, it is readily absorbed by the skin molecules that intermingle more intensely with a specific wavelength. This act may result in damaging the skin proteins, lipids, and cellular DNA, eventually leading to skin cancer. […]
The best way to prevent Lyme Disease is to avoid being bitten by a tick. These ticks are generally found near grassy and wooded areas with trees, shrubs and piles of leaves. Use these tips when heading outside in an area where ticks can be found:
Preparing custom dosage forms for patients has been practiced since the first time someone collected medicinal herbs, crushed them to a powder, to be brewed as a therapeutic tea for an ailment. This became the purview of the pharmacist until commercially prepared dosage forms entered the profession in the 20th century. When dedicated pharmaceutical companies were established to manufacture medications in various dosage forms, this skill and its offering gradually became infrequently used, although never lost or forgotten.
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To ensure the health and wellbeing of our patients we are seeking your help to reduce the risk of exposure to the COVID-19 virus.
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The moon has an influence on our planet, many of which we accept or have been verified by science. This includes the moon’s effects on the tides, without which we’d have no changes in the tide over the course of the day or the month. The animal world also relies on the Moon for navigation as well as a signal for the changes in the life cycles of some insects, amphibians, reptiles and marine animals. Many people also believe that the moon’s phases result in significant changes to human behaviour – at least, changes to some humans if not all – and yes, this is still up for debate.
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You’ve heard of read about radiation being a cause of cancer or maybe you’ve only head about radiation in the context of nuclear power, sun spots, nuclear power plants or even science fiction. No one in Alberta has any concern about radiation exposure and certainly about any radiation exposure as it relates to any hazards
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September 20th, 2018 Bake Sale, 9:00am to 6:00pm All funds collected from the bake sale will be donated to the Alzheimer Society as part of their annual Coffee Break for Alzheimer’s. Visit us Thursday and help to support Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment. Visit the Alzeheimer Society for information about their Coffee Break fundraiser at: https://tinyurl.com/y8l6ka9y
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Police are investigating the suspicious deaths of Barry Sherman and his wife Honey, whose bodies were found just before noon on Friday, December 15th. Police said circumstances of the deaths “appear to be suspicious”, but no suspects are being sought at this time and there was no evidence of forced entry. Condolences were being offered
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GlaxoSmithKline’s recombinant zoster vaccine (adjuvanted) (Shingrix) has been approved in Canada for the prevention of herpes zoster (shingles) in people aged 50 years and older. “The vaccine combines an antigen, glycoprotein E, and an adjuvant system, AS01B, intended to generate a strong and long-lasting immune response that can help overcome the decline in immunity as
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