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ChatGPT: Is AI Ready to Be Your Doctor?

Artificial intelligence has become everywhere in our daily lives, and experts suggest that we have only begun to explore its full potential. One AI application that has garnered a lot of attention is ChatGPT. The question on everyone's mind is whether ChatGPT can substitute for a doctor. Let's get into it.

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Do I Need to Warm Up Before Exercise? What The Science Tells Us

Do you have a warm-up routine before you exercise? Warm-ups (and stretching) are something we've always been taught to do - supposedly to improve athletic performance and to prevent injuries. But is this accurate? Let's talk about what science tells us about the pros and cons of warming up before exercise…and how to do it!

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Intermittent Fasting: How to Flick Your “Metabolic Switch”

Many people are asking about intermittent fasting – does it work? Or is it just another fad diet? Actually, science tells us that the benefits may extend beyond just weight loss. More than just a diet, in many ways this is a lifestyle choice. Want to learn more? Let's get into the science behind intermittent fasting!

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Doctor Reacts: Does Hollywood Get Poisonings Right?

We’ve seen tons of poisonings on TV and in the movies as it’s a pretty suspenseful and dramatic way of getting rid of a character! But the question is…are these poisonings anywhere close to reality? Or are they just…Hollywood magic?! Let’s get into it…from a real doctor's perspective.

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Doctor Reacts: Did TV Get COVID Right?

During COVID-19, people's impression of what was happening in hospitals was shaped by what they saw on television. But did TV get COVID right?! Let's go through some of the top medical TV shows…from a real doctor's perspective.

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Monkeypox: Everything You Need to Know

We are in a monkeypox outbreak. There is local transmission happening all around the world. In fact, The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern. And the number one question I’m getting is” Where does Monkeypox come from?”

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So What is the Problem with Vaping?

Yes, e-cigarettes may play a role in helping smokers to quit, but they also contain harmful substances. In fact, the long-term effects of vaping remain unknown.

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Is Vaping Harmful?

Vaping is popular. And a lot of people assume that if it’s legal, it must not be dangerous. But is this really the case? When you vape, you inhale that vapour into your body... but what’s actually in it? And what are some of the short-and long-term effects of inhaling those substances?

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COVID Claims We Need to Talk About: Is Omicron Mild?

“Omicron is Mild.” We all hear this often. But is this claim actually true? Just because it’s less mild than the Delta variant doesn’t mean it’s mild. At its peak, the first Omicron wave killed more people every day than the Delta wave did.

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Is Vaping addictive?

How addictive are vapes exactly? E-cigarettes were initially conceived of as a replacement for cigarettes, which contain nicotine. Most e-juice cartridges also contain nicotine. But the question is, are vapes as addictive as cigarettes? Let's get into it.

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Long COVID... What Is It and What Can I Do About It?

With over 500 million people having had COVID worldwide, some are experiencing what’s called “Long COVID”. Long COVID is when symptoms of the virus persist past the four-week mark. In this video we describe Long Covid, why we think people get it and what they can do about it.

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