Teeth First: Take the bite out of dental emergencies
By Deborah Sanborn
THE GROWING STANDARD IN DENTAL CARE IS TEETH SO straight they’d impress a drill sergeant, and so white they glow like neon. This is not a bad thing, since it means more people are subscribing to the modern mantra of good dental health, which is that teeth are for life. For travellers, following the [...]...read more
Meningitis
By Deborah Sanborn
Lacey Hamlyn considers herself lucky—which is surprising, since the 17-year-old almost died from invasive meningococcal disease (IMD). Why? Because she survived when many victims don’t and suffered no permanent physical damage when many victims do. “I thought it was a migraine, but it was the sensitivity to light,” she says, describing two telltale signs of [...]...read more
Rabies Alert
By Deborah Sanborn
Vampire bats do exactly what you think they do—feed off animal blood. Native to Latin and South America—where they hide out in caves, old wells and trees, especially in rainforests...read more
H2O 911
By Deborah Sanborn
With almost a tenth of Canada flush with fresh water, it’s hard to believe access to a drinking-water supply could be a challenge anywhere in the country...read more
Jungle Microbes
By Deborah Sanborn
It’s almost legendary among Eco-Challenge elites—the race of 2000—where so many got sick. “They had a river swim in the middle of the race...read more
Road Safety
By Deborah Sanborn
Before you get on the road again—whether at home or abroad—observe a few precautions and live to tell about it...read more
Foodborne Disease
By Deborah Sanborn
With a little help from NASA, great food can be a big part of your next great adventure ...read more
Tuberculosis
By Deborah Sanborn
An old disease makes a comeback in some parts of the globe and health experts tell travellers to exercise caution...read more
Travel Health Insurance
By Deborah Sanborn
Statistically speaking, it probably isn't going to happen. but what if it does—and you’re the one it happens to?...read more
Traveller Heal Thyself
By Deborah Sanborn
After a gruelling internship left him 10 pounds overweight and totally wiped, Dr. Mel Borins decided a good long trip was what this doctor needed. So for 14 months he and wife...read more
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