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How Safe Is That Tattoo You're Getting?

Jason Tetro | Posted 12.14.2012 | Canada Living
Read More: Staphylococcus Aureus, Reality TV, Germs, Ink Master, Infection Control, Safety, Tattoos, Tattoo Safety, Risk Tattoo, Slideexpand, Canada Living News
Jason Tetro

The zenith of popularity of any given human activity is the creation of a reality television series based on the practice. This week, tattooing took centre stage as the show Ink Master began its second season. I reached out to tattoo artist Lizzie Renaud, who owns the Toronto-based Speakeasy Tattoo and asked her perspective on the concept of safety in the Tattoo Shop.

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The Household Item That Could Have Cystic Fibrosis Patients Breathing Easy

Jason Tetro | Posted 09.08.2012 | Canada
Read More: Stress, Medical Advances, Pseudomonas, Treatment, Staphylococcus Aureus, Baking Soda, Cystic Fibrosis, Bacteria, Canada News
Jason Tetro

2012-05-28-GermGuyBanner.jpg For people living with cystic fibrosis, breathing can be a significant cause of stress. Earlier this week, a group published a paper highlighting how infection in CF patients may be prevented and possibly treated with a multifunctional chemical known as sodium bicarbonate. Most people tend to call that baking soda.

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