PinnedAndrea Romeo RN, BNinAha! ScienceIs There a Foolproof Cure for Hiccups?The answer, from this former emergency room nurse, is a resounding YES!Jan 122Jan 122
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Andrea Romeo RN, BNinWise & WellHow to Talk So Your Doctor Will ListenPractical tactics from a nurse to help you ace your next doctor’s appointmentMay 1613May 1613
Andrea Romeo RN, BNinWise & WellGoodbye Herpes? A Promising Vaccine May Be ImminentTwo new herpes vaccines are in human trials. Experts hope a vaccine will prevent new cases and reduce outbreaks for those with the virus.Apr 249Apr 249
Andrea Romeo RN, BNinWise & WellInflammation: The Double-Edged Sword of Health and HarmHow and why our immune system helps and sometimes hurts usMar 2811Mar 2811
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Andrea Romeo RN, BNinWise & WellSyphilis Is Making a Huge Comeback. Are You at Risk?This STD can be devastating if untreated but is easily curable in early stages. Here’s how to protect yourself.Feb 196Feb 196
Andrea Romeo RN, BNinAha! ScienceDo Animals Laugh?Serious science backs the theory that smiling and laughing are not just for humans.Jan 291Jan 291
Andrea Romeo RN, BNNeighbour versus neighbor — why I think we should ditch “Canadian” spellingsMany Canadians hold to our curiously outdated spellings as a point of national pride: we have colour, not color; we go to the theatre, not…Nov 19, 20231Nov 19, 20231