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Bedbugs.. even the cleanest person or residence can still be vulnerable to bedbug infestations. Today's episode is a treat because we have a guest speaker, Julie-Anne, who owns an Edmonton-based company that specializes in canine scent detection of bedbugs, Seek and Find Experts (SAFE). She walks us through how these dogs are certified to detect bedbugs, what a typical assessment looks like, w...

Join us this month as we discuss a phenomenon that's been all over the news and bugging people... can you guess what that is?! If you said BEDBUGS, you are correct! Let our hosts entertain you with both fun and terrifying facts about these pests, from how long they can go without feeding to their unique method of mating. We also share tips and tricks on how to prevent getting bedbugs in the first...

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and Radon Action Month. What is radon? Radon is a colorless, odorless, and invisible gas that can cause lung cancer. For this episode, we brought in a guest to share her experiences with hiring a certified radon mitigation company to lower the levels of radon gas in her home. Tune into episodes 49 and 51 to learn more about radon. Read about Dr. Kelvin Young...

What is radon? It's a tasteless, colorless, invisible gas that is a natural byproduct of uranium decay found in soil and rocks. That means all buildings have some degree of radon. Join us in today's episode as guest speaker Crystal, a certified radon measurement professional, sheds light on the importance of testing your home for radon levels, what you should be prepared for if test result...

Travellers' diarrhea is a very common travel-related illness. So if you are planning to travel, tune in to hear our tips on how to prevent and treat Travellers' Diarrhea. Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.

Have you heard about radon before? A radioactive gas released from uranium decay, radon is found in any enclosed space where the building makes contact with soil. This means that homes, schools, workplace (unless you work outside) has radon!  It's a tasteless, odorless, and invisible gas. Why should you care? The answer is easy: radon can result in lung cancer, and it's largely preventable by...

Sue Yim, a pharmacist soon to be a doctor, is here to share her unique story. After practicing as a pharmacist for 7 years in Canada, Sue decided to move to Australia to pursue medicine. We discuss why she decided to pursue a career as a pharmacist to start, why she moved to another continent to pursue medicine, her process for applying to medical school in Australia, how costly it is to pursue me...

Join us with this month's episode as we explore pharmacists following their dreams, with our first guest star: Natalia Chai, a pharmacist and R&B/neosoul singer-songwriter from Alberta! We interview Natalia and follow her journey from pharmacist to a music career, learning about the turning point in which she decided to pursue her dreams, the struggles that she faced, and how pharmacy has influenc...

Let's talk about Gestational Diabetes (GDM)! In today's episode, we will discuss the risk factors, how to reduce your risk, when to start screening, which medications you should take and which you should avoid, how often you should be monitoring your blood sugars, and so much more. If you find today’s episode helpful, please share it with your family and friends, rate us on Apple Podcasts and leav...

Every January, many of us ring in the new year with the goal of losing weight. Time restricted feeding is a popular type of intermittent fasting where eating and fasting occurs at set times on a daily basis. Not only is this a popular method for weight loss, but it also has many positive health impacts. Can this technique help you with weight loss? Tune in to today's episode to find out!  Mus...

We might have the answer to last month's episode: the pandemic doesn't seem like it's ending anytime soon! From Alpha to now Omicron... we have encountered the newest variant of the coronavirus. Join us this month as we discuss the Omicron variant - why it's more transmissible than the other variants (even the previous Delta variant), if the vaccines are still effective against it, what different...

In this month’s episode, we discuss COVID and why it is still rampant, even in places with high vaccination rates. We divulge more information on booster doses, antiviral pills, travel, and COVID tests. Have you heard about the lockdown measures in Europe for unvaccinated people, and various policies in place for unvaccinated people in Singapore and other parts of the world? If you haven't, listen...

Happy Halloween, BTK Army! Apart from getting candy and treats, have you received your flu vaccine yet? Tune in to today's episode to hear what you need to know for the 2021-2022 flu season! Find out the answer to whether the flu vaccine is safe to use at the same time as COVID-19 vaccines (hint: yes!). The news keeps rapidly changing with COVID-19.  You'll learn about COVID-19 additional doses vs...

Tired. Exhausted. Mentally drained. Dreading the next day of work already before this shift even ends. Does this sound familiar? If so, you may be experiencing BURNOUT. The World Health Organization has classified burnout as an occupational phenomenon, and right now amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, burnout is of particular importance in the healthcare profession. Join us as we explore what exactly bu...

The title explains it all... in this month's episode, we explain the requirements to become a pharmacist and stay licensed. Then, we head into a discussion on why pharmacy is so saturated and the expected employment rate, vent about pharmacist salary and working conditions, explain some work-related injuries you wouldn't expect, tap into the overall job growth in 10 years and if there is still a n...

So we heard, you guys want to be a pharmacist, EHHH! In today’s episode, we will be talking about Pharmacy Schools in Canada. Join us as we discuss prerequisite courses and GPA requirements, university versus college grading system, application requirements, financial cost and scholarships, money-saving tips, mandatory exams after graduation and more…. Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by...

It's that time of the year - the time we look forward to the most: where we can spend our days on the beach, at the lake, in our backyards... enjoying the SUN! But with great sunlight comes great responsibility! What's this all over the news about contamination of benzene in sunscreens?! Click "play" to listen to our episode now where we uncover the truth behind the benzene along with the benefits...

Rare but serious blood clots associated with the AstraZeneca vaccine have led people to search for information about this adverse event. Tune in to this episode to learn all about VIIT (vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia), the blood clot condition that's shaking the nation (and worldwide!). If you're wondering how these clots happen and what the risks are after the 1st and 2nd dose...

The media spawned names like "long-COVID19" and "long hauler". Both of these terms refer to the same thing: post-acute COVID-19 syndrome (PACs). If you are experiencing persistent symptoms 4 weeks after your initial diagnosis of COVID-19, you're considered a long hauler. Symptoms could include headache, loss of smell or taste, depression or anxiety, memory, concentration or difficulty breathing, c...

Join us as we discuss diabetes and the long term effects of low blood sugar, and why unrecognized low blood sugar can be dangerous. Then Cecilia and Valerie will re-enact a scene from Taken (when Kim is about to get kidnapped by Albanian human traffickers), but adapted the scene to be about low blood sugar! And of course, we will give you some useful tips on how to recognize the symptoms of low bl...

B.1.1.7?! B.1.351? P.1? B.1.617? Pop quiz for you: are these names of extraterrestrial beings that are infiltrating the Earth, gobbledygook that a toddler would utter, or the scientific names of COVID variants of interest/concern?! If you said COVID variants, you are CORRECT! Listen to this episode to find out if we should be CONCERNed about the variants of concern that are taking over the news th...

This episode is a continuation of the omega-3 saga with a focus on the benefits of fish oil on heart health. The two most common omega-3 fatty acids are DHA and EPA. In food, you'll find this most abundantly in oily fish! Learn what the evidence says so far about how omega-3 foods and supplements help cholesterol levels and blood pressure. Get the verdict on whether it helps with primary or second...

Ahoy there, matey! Or should I say "matie". Learn all about the mighty omega-3 fatty acid from what it is to what it's good for. How about omega-6 and omega-9? You'll learn about the differences in this episode! Ever had your parent(s) insist that you eat fish even if you don't like it? Put your line and bait back in the water, folks, because we'll be fishing for the truth behind how omega-3 helps...

Do you have lots of hair, and don't care? Or are you one of us... finding that you are losing hair all over the place - in your hairbrush, in the shower, on the floor... Well, if you've ever been curious about whether or not biotin works for slowing down hair loss, this is the episode for you! Let us straighten this out for you! In this episode, we discuss what biotin is, where you can get biotin...

Have you ever wondered about your risk of developing diabetes? Or how you developed diabetes, and whether your children will develop it too? Well today, we will be discussing which populations are at greatest risk for type 1 and 2. Who should be tested and what you can do to prevent or delay diabetes. Then, for mindless chatter segment, we discuss why the college admissions scandal is a scandal !...