Demystifying Medicine 2018 Videos
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Nucleocytoplasmic trafficking and ALS
December 16, 2018 by Navjot Mann, Monica Takahashi, Muriel Tang and Pari YazdanshenasThis video explains the nucleocytoplasmic trafficking mechanism and its role in ALS. -
ALS in Canada: What has been done?
December 5, 2018 by Wajiha Sabrani, Karim Khalil, Asiana Elma and Cori IrvineThis video looks at the ways that the Canadian Government supports amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) care and research. -
No mic? No problem!
December 4, 2018 by Lulu Faidi, Sandeep Ghotra, Stephanie Gagnon and Abhinaya GarlapatiDemonstrates how to create clear audio when making a video. -
How motor neurons are affected by ALS
December 3, 2018 by Abeer Adil, Ali Hamade, Mina Hanna and Sagaana ThushiyenthanThis video explores the role of motor neurons in the human body and how ALS affects them. -
What is osteoarthritis?
December 3, 2018 by Lulu Faidi, Sandeep Ghotra, Stephanie Gagnon and Abhinaya GarlapatiHow osteoarthritis differs from rheumatoid arthritis and what are the risk factors and symptoms associated with the disease. -
Current treatment options for ALS
December 3, 2018 by Lulu Faidi, Sandeep Ghotra, Stephanie Gagnon and Abhinaya GarlapatiThis video looks at treatment and management options for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). -
ALS and glial cells
November 29, 2018 by Nicole Liu, Zoe Mackintosh, Aaron Hayat and Leena AlShenaiberThis video explores current perspectives about the role that some glial cells play in ALS progression. -
What are the current treatments for ALS?
November 28, 2018 by Nikkita Mistri, Anand Rai, Mohamed Rahal and Davneet PooniaThis video provides information on ALS and the treatments that are currently available. -
How is ALS diagnosed?
November 26, 2018 by Aagman Walia, Afraah Shirin, Jayson Subaskaran, and Sharangi VasavanThis video describes ALS and how it is diagnosing. -
How is treatment effectiveness measured in ALS clinical trials?
November 26, 2018 by Abeer Arif, Daniel Sijuade, Julie Johnstone, Nischal Praveen and Sidra NaeemThis video looks at several different outcome measures that are used to measure the effectiveness of treatments in ALS clinical trials. -
What are the causes of ALS?
November 26, 2018 by Sabrina, Brenna, Krupali and UdariThis video discusses the causes of ALS and the current research into ALS. -
ALS: The cell under stress
November 26, 2018 by Prabhnoor Bhons, Mahrukh Aziz, Ashley Dhaliwal and Victoria BednarekThis video illustrates the role of stress granules in the pathogenesis of ALS. -
Are eight cups of water per day actually necessary?
November 26, 2018 by Henry Jiang, Jessica Shih, Robert Kim, Simran Grewal and Meera KarunakaranDebunks the myth that eight cups of water are necessary to improve one’s health. -
Tackling ALS through gene therapy
November 26, 2018 by Farah Al Faraj, Sarah Qureishi, Ingrid Kao and Neel PatelThis video explains the nucleocytoplasmic trafficking mechanism and its role in ALS. -
Does starving cells of oxygen help kill cancer?
November 25, 2018 by Lulu Faidi, Sandeep Ghotra, Stephanie Gagnon and Abhinaya GarlapatiLooks at study that investigated whether growing T cells in an oxygen–poor environment turns T cells into more effective killers. -
What is ALS and how common is it?
November 25, 2018 by Tanzim Hoque, Inderpreet Gill, Nikhita Stoimenov and Tawfiq HasanVideo about treatments for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and the latest clinical trials -
The curious case of the hiccups
November 24, 2018 by Afraah Shirin, Jayson Subaskaran, Sharangi Vasavan and Aagman WaliaPresents the biological mechanisms, causes, and recommended cures for hiccups. -
Clinical Trials for ALS
November 24, 2018 by Tanzim Hoque, Inderpreet Gill, Nikhita Stoimenov and Tawfiq HasanThis video overviews treatments for ALSD and looks into clinical trials being conducted. -
Can we fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)?
November 24, 2018 by Robert Kim, Jessica Shih, Henry Jiang, Meera Karunakaran and Simran GrewalThis video identifies what ALS is and the key molecular targets for therapy to delay its progression. -
How blue light from computer screens affects vision and eye health
November 22, 2018 by Prabhnoor Ghuman, Julie Fayez, Aditya Sikand and Kopica ThayaparanEvaluates if the blue light emitted by devices such as computers and smartphones can have a detrimental effect on vision and eye health. -
ALS: Measuring disease progression
November 22, 2018 by Students from McMaster University's Demystifying Medicine Seminar SeriesThis video looks at how to disease progression and development is measured for ALS. -
The driving cells of ALS
November 22, 2018 by Prabhnoor Ghuman, Julie Fayez, Aditya Sikand and Kopica ThayaparanThis video explores the role of motor neurons and other cells involved in the onset and progression of ALS. -
How anorexia affects the digestive system
November 20, 2018 by Abeer Adil, Ali Hamade, Mina Hanna and Sagaana ThushiyenthanDefines the types of anorexia and describes its effects on the digestive system. -
Generalized anxiety disorder and coping strategies
November 20, 2018 by Abeer Adil, Ali Hamade, Mina Hanna and Sagaana ThushiyenthanLooks at the key features of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and ways to cope with it -
A bite that packs a punch — Lyme disease
November 20, 2018 by Nicole Liu, Zoe Mackintosh, Aaron Hayat Imran and Leena AlShenaiberInformation about Lyme disease including how it is transmitted, how to prevent infection, how a diagnosis is made and what treatments are available -
Why healthy sleep is crucial for academic success
November 19, 2018 by Navjot Mann, Monica Takahashi, Muriel Tang, and Pari YazdanshenasExplains the role of sleep in memory formation and cognitive function, addresses the adverse effects of sleep deprivation and debunks beliefs about all-nighters. -
Let's talk about endometriosis
November 19, 2018 by Wajiha Sabrani, Karim Khalil, Asiana Elma and Cori IrvineDescribes how endometriosis is diagnosed and how it affects women. -
What your selfie says about you
November 19, 2018 by Farah Al Faraj, Sarah Qureishi, Ingrid Kao and Neel PatelLooks at the connection between social media and mental health, such as the effects of taking selfies on mood, body image and self-esteem. -
The dirt on clean parenting
November 17, 2018 by Harleen Kaur Padwal, Myfannwy Pope, Britney Baiden and Rajat BhargavaBasic foundation of immunology knowledge, the Hygiene Hypothesis and the Old Friends Hypothesis -
The truth about vaping
November 13, 2018 by Davneet Poonia, Mohamed Rahal, Anand Rai and Nikkita MistryExamines whether or not vaping is as healthy a smoking alternative as vape companies claim. -
Is carfentanil the world's most dangerous opioid?
November 13, 2018 by Davneet Poonia, Mohamed Rahal, Anand Rai and Nikkita MistryHow carfentanil affects on the body, how it comes to be used, why it is used illegally and what treatments are available to counteract the drug. -
Draw my life: Living with sleep apnea
November 13, 2018 by Sabrina, Udari, Brenna and KrupaliDescribes what life is like for someone diagnosed with sleep apnea. -
Art therapy: A potential treatment for dementia
November 11, 2018 by Prabhnoor Bhons, Mahrukh Aziz, Ashley Dhaliwal and Victoria BednarekWhat is art therapy? How does it influence the brain? How can it be used in the treatment of persons with dementia? -
Trypophobia: Medical concern or exaggerated internet myth?
November 10, 2018 by Aditya Sikand, Kopica Thayaparan, Julie Fayez and Prabhnoor GhumanEvaluates evidence about trypophobia, an aversion to the sight of irregular patterns or clusters of small holes or bumps. -
The juicy gossip about detox diets
November 7, 2018 by Wajiha Sabrani, Karim Khalil, Asiana Elma and Cori IrvineDescribes what a detox diet is and lists the different kinds of detox diets including the tea detox diet and juice cleanses. -
Can a bar of dark chocolate a day keep the doctor away?
November 7, 2018 by Wajiha Sabrani, Karim Khalil, Asiana Elma and Cori IrvineExamines the effect of dark chocolate on cardiovascular health, obesity, dental health and dermal health based on scientific literature. -
Mind over matter in treating substance addiction
November 6, 2018 by Rajat Bhargava, Myfannwy Pope, Britney Baiden and Harleen Kaur PadwalMindfulness as treatment for substance addictions -
Does turkey actually make you sleepy?
November 5, 2018 by Jessica Shih, Henry Jiang, Robert Kim, Meera Karunakaran and Simran GrewalDoes eating turkey (and tryptophan) cause sleepiness? -
To blaze or not to blaze: Effects of marijuana on your body
November 4, 2018 by Navjot Mann, Monica Takahashi, Muriel Tang and Pari YazdanshenasLooks at the ways marijuana can be taken, how these differ from one another and different provincial and federal marijuana regulations. -
Football’s final drive? Running with CTE
November 3, 2018 by Aditya Sikand, Kopica Thayaparan, Julie Fayez and Prabhnoor GhumanExplores the relationship between concussions and the development of CTE. -
Microbiota-gut-brain axis in health and disease: From mice to men
November 1, 2018 by Dr. Premysl Bercik, an associate professor of medicine at McMaster UniversityDr. Premysl Bercik discusses the role of gut microbiota in gastrointestinal physiology and development of normal behaviour. -
Clearing the air about smoking hookah/shisha
October 31, 2018 by Harleen Kaur Padwal, Myfannwy Pope, Britney Baiden and Rajat BhargavaLooks at misconceptions and effects associated with smoking hookah (shisha), including cardiovascular effects. -
Truth about killing bacteria
October 30, 2018 by Farah Al Faraj, Sarah Qureishi, Ingrid Kao and Neel PatelShould we be using antibiotics and disinfectants the way we do? -
Is your "minor concussion" really minor?
October 29, 2018 by Abeer Arif, Julie Johnstone, Sidra Naeem, Nischal Praveen and Daniel SijuadeExamines whether concussions should no longer be referred to as minor. -
Beethoven for babies: Fact or fiction
October 29, 2018 by Sabrina, Udari, Brenna and KrupaliDoes listening to music during pregnancy improve your child's intelligence? -
An aspirin a day … ?
October 29, 2018 by Nicole Liu, Zoe Mackintosh, Aaron Hayat Imran and Leena AlShenaiberProvides information on aging and aspirin and discusses the impacts and reliability of the ASPREE study. -
What to do when someone has a stroke?
October 25, 2018 by Heather Zhao, Ream Abdulla, Behrad Dehnadi and Praniya E.Learn how to identify the signs of a stroke with the acronym FAST and how to treat for shock using the acronym WARTS. -
Dementia and memantine: Treatment for a growing public health problem
October 22, 2018 by Daveent Poonia, Mohamed Rahal, Anand Rai and Nikkita MistryHistory and effectiveness of the drug memantine as a treatment for dementia -
Reasons for infertility
October 22, 2018 by Nicole Liu, Zoe Mackintosh, Aaron Hayat Imran and Leena AlShenaiberLooks at the causes of and treatments for infertility in both males and females. -
73 questions with a nutrition professor
October 22, 2018 by Rakhshan Kamran, Nicole Song, Ryan Lee and Apinaya PaskaranWhat evidence is there behind organic foods and nutrition? -
Anti-aging products: The truth about skincare
October 20, 2018 by Rakhshan Kamran, Nicole Song, Ryan Lee and Apinaya PaskaranLooks at claims of anti-aging skin products and emphasizes the importance of evidence-based strategies for healthy skin. -
Intermittent fasting: The key to that perfect summer body?
October 20, 2018 by Farah Al Faraj, Sarah Qureishi, Ingrid Kao and Neel PatelExplains what intermittent fasting is, the science behind it and metabolic processes. -
Acute vs. chronic stress: Signs it's time to seek professional help
October 20, 2018 by Monica Takahashi, Muriel Tang, Navjot Mann and Pari YazdanshenasAddresses questions stress becomes dangerous and professional help is needed. -
Celiac disease and the gluten-free diet
October 16, 2018 by students from McMaster University's demystifying medicine programHistory of celiac disease, how it is detected in individuals and the value of a gluten-free diet for those with and those without the disease -
Will fast food ever taste the same? The trans fat ban in Canada
October 16, 2018 by students for Demystifying Medicine Program seminar seriesPresents information about the trans fat ban, foods that will be affected, and its significance in preventing heart disease. -
Generational stress: From surviving to thriving
October 16, 2018 by Afraah Shirin, Jayson Subaskaran, Sharangi Vasavan and Aagman WaliaDiscusses the biological mechanisms, causes and symptoms of acute and chronic cases of stress. -
Will fast food ever taste the same? The trans fat ban in Canada
October 16, 2018 by students for McMaster University's Demystifying Medicine Program seminar seriesInforms about the nature of the trans fat ban, including what foods are affected and the ban's significance in preventing heart disease -
Tide Pod Challenge: What happens when you consume it!
October 14, 2018 by Sabrina, Brenna, Udari and KrupaliDescribes what happens when Tide Pods are consumed. -
Schizophrenia: A mental health and wellness study
October 3, 2018 by Adam Grearson, graduate student studying sociology at McMaster UniversityLooks at how schizophrenia affects individuals, the stigma, seeking help, identifying psychological distress and providing mental health services. -
What brain cancer patients should know about clinical trials
May 20, 2018 by Ashley Adile, Giancarlo Gillespie, Wale Adegorite and Sabahat BalabanAddresses concerns of brain cancer patients and provides support and research-based knowledge about participation in clinical trials. -
Debunking caffeine myths
May 16, 2018 by Zahra Najarali, Peter Malik, Nandini Nandeesha and Raisa AhmedCommon misconceptions about caffeine are how scientific literature disproves claims about caffeine -
Demystifying gaming disorder
May 13, 2018 by Mohammed Fawad Ahmed, Roham Sanaie, Nerizsa Suarez Tenorio and Hanna TessemaProvides answers to common questions about gaming disorder -
Does antiperspirant cause cancer?
May 5, 2018 by Angelica Dimita, Sabrina Garritano, Hayley Duff and Desmond ChanDebunks the idea that antiperspirants cause cancer. -
Homeopathy: Fact or fiction?
May 5, 2018 by Michelle Rong, Lamisha Khandaker, Kunal Mehta and Dhruvika JoshiEvaluates the efficacy and effectiveness of homeopathy based on scientific findings . -
What is Celiac disease?
May 5, 2018 by Hayley Duff, Sabrina Garritano, Angelica Dimita and Desmond ChanAutoimmune disorders and diseases with a specific focus on celiac disease -
Weight loss: Quality not quantity
April 23, 2018 by Zil Nasir, Eisi Mollanji, Arani Muthurajah and Neha KishoreProvides insight into new findings regarding weight loss regimes. -
Head transplants: Crazy or brilliant?
April 23, 2018 by Inna Ushcatz, Komal Noor, Mahnoor Waseem and Karolina ZakEvaluates the science behind head transplantation and the data that supports its feasibility. -
A wrinkle in time: The harm of blue light
April 17, 2018 by Aaron, Alyssa, Harleen and YhameenPotential dangers including skin damage that come with overexposure to blue light. -
Allergen-induced asthma: How does it differ?
April 8, 2018 by Zil Nasir, Eisi Mollanji, Arani Muthurajah and Neha KishoreExplores the physiological processes occurring in asthmatic patients and how allergy-induced asthma differs from other forms of asthma. -
Mental health: Who do I go to for help?
April 8, 2018 by Saima Ahmad, Michael Akcan, Achint Bajpai and Sunny BenipalLooks at medical complications that result from ingesting laundry detergent and focuses on pulmonary necrosis and inflammation. -
How it's done: Bioprinting living tissue
April 6, 2018 by Harleen Kaura, Yhameen Hamid, Alyssa Giannotti and Aaron HayatExplores the technology of bioprinting living tissue, bone, blood vessels and whole organs for use in medical procedures, training and testing. -
Breast cancer: Get it off your chest
April 6, 2018 by Aaron Hayat, Alyssa Giannotti, Harleen Kaura and Yhameen HamidInformation about breast anatomy and about the pathophysiology, stages, signs and measures to prevent breast cancer. -
Hidden message behind chocolate cravings
April 5, 2018 by Kate Kim, Ingrid Kao, Kaaran Gupta and Angela GuptaEvaluates whether or not craving chocolate is a sign of magnesium deficiency and findings by the scientific community. -
Hypospadias for parents
April 5, 2018 by Raisa Ahmed, Peter Malik, Nandini Nandeesha and Zahra NajaraliProvides information about hypospadias, a congenital condition in males that affects the position of the urethral meatus on the penis. -
What are seizures and how to recognize them
April 5, 2018 by Beth Cohen, Prateik Murali, Saloni Patel and Vicky VermaDescribes types of seizures, how to recognize them and when someone has a seizure. -
Taking care of my teeth!
April 3, 2018 by Sandra Yousif, Hajer Nakua, Nimi Patel and Nivy PattathilExplores the anatomy of teeth, the importance of caring for teeth and how to take care of them. -
C. difficile infection: A hospital acquired disease?
April 3, 2018 by Mohammed Ahmed, Roham Sanaie, Hanna Tessema and Nerizsa TenorioCauses of C. difficile infection, how it spreads, what are its symptoms, why it is an important issue and how is it treated or mitigated -
Thinking about freezing your eggs? Oocyte cryopreservation
April 3, 2018 by Dhruvika Joshi, Michelle Rong, Lamisha Khandaker and Kunal MehtaProvides information about egg freezing (oocyte cryopreservation), a procedure that preserves reproductive potential of women. -
Indigenous health in Canada
April 2, 2018 by Shaera Rahim, Suraj Mahida, James King and Michael KwokDiscusses issues experienced by indigenous individuals in Canada including problems with access to healthcare. -
Spoiler alert … Microwaves do not cause cancer
April 2, 2018 by Aaron, Alyssa, Harleen and YhameenExamines the myth that microwave appliances cause cancer, looking at evidence both for and against the claim. -
The sticky truth about swallowing chewing gum
April 2, 2018 by Noor Tariq, Karen Taggar, Amit Ghotra and Karen TaggarWhat happens in the digestive system when food is swallowed normally versus when chewing gum is swallowed. -
What Is chronic fatigue syndrome?
April 2, 2018 by Sabrina Garritano, Angelica Dimita, Hayley Duff and Desmond ChanLooks at the mechanisms, diagnosis, symptoms, lifestyle and treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome. -
What you need to know about shaving
April 2, 2018 by Oana Badiceanu, Dalia Nasser, Yousif Eliya, and Mohammad Abdullah ShahzadWhat happens when you shave: darkened hair, faster or thicker hair growth? -
Is Mountain Dew killing Scott Kardashian’s sperm count?
April 2, 2018 by Neha Kishore, Eisi Mollanji, Arani Muthurajah, and Zil NasirDebunks the myth that drinking Mountain Dew effects sperm count, causes penis shrinkage and leads to male infertility. -
Debunking tongue maps
April 2, 2018 by Hanna, Nerizsa, Roham and MohammedDebunks tongue maps — the idea that there are five different tastes localized to specific areas of the tongue. -
Dementia care
April 2, 2018 by Rebecca Vinet, Dissneya Theiventhirarajah, Forum Trivedi and Stanis XavierCare guide for individuals diagnosed with dementia, their families and caregivers -
Gluten is bad for everyone: The misconception
April 2, 2018 by Karolina Zak, Inna Ushcatz, Komal Noor and Mahnoor WaseemLooks at the gluten-free fad and why people should be aware of the pros and cons before choosing to follow a gluten-free diet. -
Future of Huntington disease
April 2, 2018 by Karolina Zak, Inna Ushcatz, Komal Noor and Mahnoor WaseemLooks at the effects, symptoms and signs of Huntington disease. -
Tingling sensations: Spidey senses or ASMR?
April 1, 2018 by Khaled Nawar, Peter Tso, Salina Pasit and Ojan YarkhaniLooks at medical complications that result from ingesting laundry detergent and focuses on pulmonary necrosis and inflammation. -
What is CRISPR? And how does it work?
April 1, 2018 by Mohammed Abdul-Khaliq, Melika Babad, Babur Ali and Shamweel AnsariDescribes how the CRISPR-CAS 9 system works as well as recent technological advances and their implications in healthcare. -
Doping for gold: Performance-enhancing drugs
April 1, 2018 by Rebecca Vinet, Dissneya Theiventhirarajah, Forum Trivedi and Stanis XavierLooks at performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) and how they affect health. -
Living with generalized anxiety disorder
April 1, 2018 by Sandra Yousif, Hajer Nakua, Nimi Patel and Nivy PattathilLooks at inner thoughts of someone who is experiencing generalized anxiety disorder as well as its causes, prevalence and treatment options. -
Effects of intimate partner violence on maternal and fetal health
April 1, 2018 by Zil Nasir in collaboration with the McMaster University's Demystifying Medicine Seminar SeriesDiscusses the harmful effects of intimate partner violence (IPV) on mothers and babies. -
Can optimism improve physical health?
April 1, 2018 by Saima Ahmad, Michael Akcan, Achint Bajpai and Sunny BenipalDiscusses how optimism can improve physical health, how optimism is defined, the physical effects of optimism and the mechanisms behind the relationship. -
Genetically modified organisms: Are they killing us?
April 1, 2018 by Raisa Ahmed, Peter Malik, Nandini Nandeesha and Zahra NajaraliExamines the misconceptions associated with the consumption of GMOs and their effect on health. -
Anabolic steroids: Friend or foe?
April 1, 2018 by Khaled Nawar, Peter Tso, Salina Pasit and Ojan YarkhaniExamines the mechanism of anabolic steroids that are injected into the human body and the consequences of using them. -
Can using your cell phone lead to cancer?
April 1, 2018 by Shamweel Arman, Mohammed Abdul-Khaliq, Babur Ali and Melika BabadiLooks into the correlation between cell phone use and cancer. -
Present and future of flu vaccines
April 1, 2018 by Kunal Mehta, Lamisha Khandaker, Michelle Rong and Dhruvika JoshiWhat virus the flu is and how the virus mutates causing epidemiologists to approximate which strains will be present in any given flu season -
CAR T-cell therapy: Engineering a fighting chance
March 30, 2018 by Giancarlo Gillespie, Ashley Adile, Sabahat Balaban and Wale AdegoriteExplores CAR T-cell therapy, a treatment that increases the specificity of a patient's T-Cells for tumour cells in their body. -
Microfluidic devices for medical research, diagnosis and treatment: Part 1 with Jeremy Hirota
March 26, 2018 by Jeremy Hirota, PhD, Canada Research Chair in Respiratory Mucosal Immunotherapy, assistant professor, Firestone Institute for Respiratory Health, McMaster UniversityLooks at the challenges physicians face in distinguishing how a patient will respond to a given therapy. -
Microfluidic devices for medical research, diagnosis and treatment: Part 2 with Ravi Selvaganapathy
March 26, 2018 by Ravi Selvaganapathy, professor, McMaster School of Biomedical Engineering, and Canada Research Chair in Biomicrofluidics; Rana Attalla, a postdoctoral researcher; and Celine Ling, a Master's student in Ravi Selvaganapathy's labProvides an overview of microfluidic technology and demonstrates the application of microfluidic technology to artificial placentas. -
Keeping up with the Kleansers
March 24, 2018 by Sandra Yousif, Hajer Nakua, Nimi Patel, Nivy PattathilUncovers the truth about juice cleanses, their mechanism on the body and whether they actually work. -
Your baby's social development
March 22, 2018 by Zil Nasir, Eisi Mollanji, Arani Muthurajah and Neha KishoreExplores the social development of babies during the first two years of life. -
The 5-second rule: Uncovered
March 22, 2018 by Beth Cohen, Prateik Murali, Saloni Patel and Vicky VermaIs it safe to eat food within 5 seconds after it is dropped on the floor and is it contaminated after 5 seconds? -
Canada and cannabis in the wake of legalization
March 21, 2018 by Raisa Ahmed, Peter Malik, Nandini Nandeesha and Zahra NajaraliLooks at the impacts of cannabis consumption using peer-reviewed evidence. -
Are you afraid? Get the facts about fear
March 21, 2018 by Nirob Saha, Amit Ghotra, Karen Taggar, and Noor TariqExplains the neurobiological circuitry of fear, common physiological responses that have evolutionary origins and ways to cope with fear. -
Will breakfast make a difference with physical performance?
March 21, 2018 by Angelica Dimita, Sabrina Garritano, Hayley Duff and Desmond ChanEvaluates how important breakfast is for physical performance. -
Cheap vs. expensive acne treatment: Is it worth it?
March 21, 2018 by Nerizsa, Hanna, Roham and MohammedExplores the scientific efficacy, safety, mechanism-of-action, costs and common uses of acne treatments. -
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The one-minute workout: Too good to be true?
March 20, 2018 by Shaera Rahim, Suraj Mahida, James King and Michael KwokEvaluates the McMaster study that claims exercising for one minute a day is sufficient. -
The big hit: Concussions in contact sports
March 14, 2018 by Sunny Benipal, Achint Bajpai, Michael Akcan and Saima AhmadDescribe the symptoms of concussions and contrasts new methods of diagnosis with old methods. -
An introduction to music therapy
March 11, 2018 by Khaled Nawar, Peter Tso, Salina Pasit and Ojan YarkhaniIntroduces music therapy interventions, identifies diagnoses that benefit from music therapy and explains the advantages of using it as part of treatment. -
The opioid crisis
March 9, 2018 by Angie Ibrahim, Reuben Douma, Jessica Amin and Ariel HuynhAnswers key questions about the opioid crisis in Canada and across North America -
Forget me not: Alzheimer's research
March 8, 2018 by Aaron H, Adam S, Jolene M, Jassmehar B and Sara FPreventative methods used for individuals diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's or those who may be susceptible to develop the disease later in life -
Is yogurt good for your microbiota?
March 5, 2018 by Angela Gupta, Ingrid Kao, Kate Kim and Kaaran GuptaInvestigates the claim that eating yogurt boosts gut microbiota and repairs damaged microbiota. -
Ketogenic diet as treatment for epilepsy
March 4, 2018 by Melika Babadi, Babur Ali, Mohammed Abdul-Khaliq and Shamweel ArmanLooks at the benefits of a ketogenic diet individuals that have have epilepsy. -
What Is Ebola and should you be worried?
March 4, 2018 by Babur Ali, Melika Babadi, Mohammed Abdul-Khaliq and Shamweel ArmanComprehensive and accurate description of the Ebola virus -
Want a career in science? Consider bioinformatics!
March 4, 2018 by Nirob Saha, Amit Ghotra, Karen Tagger and Noor TariqHighlights the benefits of bioinformatics as a tool as well as a potential career path -
The best defence is a good offence: Prevention of secondary stroke
March 1, 2018 by Rebecca Vinet, Dissneya Theiventhirarajah, Forum Trivedi and Stanis XavierLooks at how physical activity after stroke reduces the chance of recurrent strokes and increases the ability to perform daily activities. -
The forbidden fruit: Tide Pods
March 1, 2018 by Saima Ahmad, Michael Akcan, Achint Bajpai and Sunny BenipalLooks at medical complications that result from ingesting laundry detergent and focuses on pulmonary necrosis and inflammation. -
Earitations of hearing loss
February 28, 2018 by Muhammad Mateen, Karam Noel, Meena Al Saigh and Michael RomaniukExplains what hearing loss is, its prevalence rate in Canada and mitigation strategies. -
Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML): What's blood got to do with it?
February 25, 2018 by Khaled Nawar, Peter Tso, Salina Pasit and Ojan YarkhaniDescribes chronic myeloid leukemia, hit it occurs, what are its underlying mechanisms, statistics and treatments. -
Nutrition for preterm babies
February 23, 2018 by students for McMaster University's Demystifying MedicineLooks at the nutritional needs of babies born prematurely. -
Unraveling the Truth about Fentanyl
February 23, 2018 by Ashley Adile, Giancarlo Gillespie, Sabahat Balaban and Wale AdegoriteHow fentanyl affects the brain, what impact its abuse has on society, how it is obtained and what resources and rehabilitation services are available. -
Neonatal jaundice
February 23, 2018 by students for McMaster University's Demystifying MedicinePresents an overview of neonatal jaundice and the treatment options for the condition. -
Debunking myths about preterm births
February 23, 2018 by students for McMaster University's Demystifying MedicineDebunks commonly held misconceptions regarding preterm births. -
The truth about fad diets
February 22, 2018 by Beth Cohen, Prateik Murali, Saloni Patel and Vicky VermaExplores four popular fad diets and evaluates claims associated with them. -
Can red wine prevent cancer?
February 14, 2018 by Nirob Saha, Noor Tariq, Karen Taggar and Amit SinghEvaluates the claim that resveratrol, the key chemical of red wine, has anti-cancer effects. -
Can red wine prevent cancer?
February 14, 2018 by Nirob Saha, Noor Tariq, Karen Taggar and Amit SinghLooks at the claim that resveratrol (chemical in red wine) has anti-cancer effects. -
The great sugar rush!
February 13, 2018 by Rebecca Vinet, Dissneya Theiventhirarajah, Forum Trivedi and Stanis XavierExplores the truth about the behavioural effects of sugar on children. -
Hidden health risks of prolonged sitting
February 12, 2018 by Abdullah Shahzad, Dalia Nasser, Oana Danielle and Yousif EliyaLooks at the maximum number of hours recommended for sitting, improper body postures while sitting and the effect of sitting on your spinal cord, lungs, brain and physiology. -
Is organic food really better for you?
February 12, 2018 by Angela Gupta, Ingrid Kao, Kate Kim and Kaaran GuptaProvides information about organic food, presents evidence that showcases the benefits of organic food and discusses the limitations of studies. -
Depression: Resources and therapies
February 12, 2018 by Shaera Rahim, Suraj Mahida, James King and Michael KwokLooks at a period in the life of a middle-aged mother named Celeste as she struggles with depression. -
Six reasons why laughter is the best medicine
February 11, 2018 by Saima Ahmad, Michael Akcan, Achint Bajpai, and Sunny BenipalDemonstrates the effect of humour on psychological processes as well as physiological and biochemical responses. -
What parents need to know about Duchenne muscular dystrophy
February 11, 2018 by Lamisha Khandaker, Kunal Mehta, Michelle Rong, and Dhruvika JoshiExplores the most common muscular dystrophy in children called Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), a genetic disorder. -
Chemical strategies to modulate the anti-cancer immune response: Part 1
January 29, 2018 by Anthony RulloLooks at monoclonal antibody (mAb) based anti-cancer strategies. -
Chemical strategies to modulate the anti-cancer immune response: Part 2
January 29, 2018 by Anthony RulloLooks at monoclonal antibody (mAb) based anti-cancer strategies. -
What does a food desert look like? A ground zero approach
January 10, 2018 by Joy Sumin Park, Saima Ahmad, Atherai Maran and Candy NiuGuides neighbourhoods to identify food deserts and strategies to overcome them.
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