Lesser known Canadian curlers standing tall at mixed doubles trials

PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE, Man. — Brad Gushue. Jennifer Jones. Kaitlyn Lawes. John Morris. Most Canadian curling fans recognize these names. No question they were considered favourites going into the mixed doubles Olympic trials.  The field is chalked full of some of the most impressive players in curling but as the playoffs near some lesser known teams are […]

Diabetes symptoms: The FOUR lesser known signs of type 2 REVEALED

Diabetes is a serious condition that can lead to increased risk of heart disease, nerve damage and foot problems.  For this reason spotting it early and learning how to manage blood glucose levels effectively can be life-saving. Type 2 diabetes – which affects 90 per cent of those with diabetes – has a set of […]

Fracture warning: THIS lesser known type nicknamed 'marble bone disease' can be fatal

Osteopetrosis can cause a number of serious, potentially life-threatening problems throughout the body. According to the US’s National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), it is triggered by an imbalance in the formation and breakdown of bone. This causes the bone to become overly dense, but also weak and at risk of […]

Type 2 diabetes sufferers are at higher risk of THIS lesser known complication

However, a new study suggests that the condition may also trigger another unsightly condition. Research by the University of Pennsylvania found that type 2 diabetes can cause periodontitis. More commonly known as gum disease, it’s where the gums become swollen, sore or infected. According to the NHS, it can initially cause bleeding of the gums, […]