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Micah Toub

My Mother's Fur Coat

My Late Mother’s Fur Coat is Horrifying—But I Can’t Bring Myself to Throw It Out

As I opened a garbage bag and got ready to stuff it inside, I noticed something...
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Doctors Thought This Ontario Teen Had E. Coli—Until Her Organs Started Failing

But if it wasn't the raw cookie dough Claire had eaten, what could possibly be...
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Does Shark Cartilage Really Help Arthritis Sufferers?

Shark cartilage is a popular supplement for arthritis and joint pain, but does it actually...
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This Toronto Teacher’s Back Pain Stumped Doctors—Until the CT Scan Picked Up Something Strange

But were the nodules on her lungs a symptom of tuberculosis, cancer, or something even...
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20 Proven Ways to Boost Your Brain Power

What to eat, drink, and download to reduce your risk for dementia and maintain a...

How Silly Stocking Stuffers Became My Family’s Favourite Holiday Tradition

'Tis the season to pull the perfect prank! A heartwarming story of how a much-missed...
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Uniquely Canadian Holiday Traditions, From Coast to Coast

From Réveillon to "mummering," here are some of the unique ways Canadians celebrate the most...
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10+ Ways to Manage Everyday Aches and Pains

Everyday aches and pains holding you back? Tap these expert-approved pain management strategies to live...

I Fell For This Email Scam—And You Could Too

Even the most savvy among us can fall for a con and lose hundreds of...

Why is My Hair Falling Out?

There are many reasons you may notice your hair falling out—or sudden bald patches. Fortunately,...

What It Could Mean if Your Hands are Always Cold

The underyling cause could be benign—or a symptom of a more serious condition.
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This Teen’s Vision Loss Was a Mystery—Until a Doctor Asked Him What He Ate

For years, Jerome was losing his ability to see and hear, and became easily exhausted....
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The Real Reason There’s an “R” in “Mrs”

...And more mind-blowing facts about the English language.

Why Is Canada’s Inflation Rate So High—And Will It Come Back Down?

We asked Dalhousie University economics professor Talan Iscan for insights into the causes of Canada's...
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Name That Rash: 6 Common Skin Conditions (and How to Treat Them)

You know it's a rash, but what's causing it? Here’s how to tell a patch...
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She Was Sure Her Symptoms Were Lyme Disease—But the Bull’s Eye Rash Never Appeared

Vera thought she felt a tick bite her shoulder, but never saw the actual tick....

These People Are Most at Risk For Gallstones

In 75 per cent of cases, gallstones don't cause any symptoms. However, if a troublesome...

Could the Answer to This Boy’s Mysterious Seizures Be in His Genes?

This six-year-old's sister was born with a rare disorder—and later died. When it was discovered...

Tsering Yangzom Lama Explores a Life in Exile For Her Debut Novel

Inspired by her own family's flight from Nepal in the 1960s, Vancouver author Tsering Yangzom...

How Fly Fishing With My Daughters Brings Us Together

Teaching my daughters how to fly fish was also a lesson in the way that...
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10 Mental Health Podcasts to Ease Your Mind

Whether you're trying to find a little more happiness in your life, or are dealing...
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This Toronto Man Had a Headache For 12 Years—But One Doctor Wouldn’t Give Up on a Cure

Could an experimental procedure provide relief from the unbearable pain?
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6 Ways to Stay Cool in Extreme Heat

As summers continue to get hotter, here's expert tips on how to stay safe.
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7 Communication Skills That Will Improve Your Relationships

Bad communication habits could be standing between you and your best possible relationships with family,...

Nordic Walking Wasn’t Easy to Learn—But Now I Love It

Nordic walking increases your heart rate and uses more muscles, making it a more full-body...