PinnedAndrea Romeo RN, BNinAha! ScienceIs There a Foolproof Cure for Hiccups?The answer, from this former emergency room nurse, is a resounding YES!·4 min read·Jan 1, 2024--22--22
PinnedAndrea Romeo RN, BNinWise & WellHow to Help When a Loved One Has CancerPeople with cancer reveal the specific things they found helpful — and unhelpful — from friends and family.7 min read·Dec 11, 2023--10--10
Andrea Romeo RN, BNinAha! ScienceHoly &@$%! Swearing is a Natural Painkiller?!Science confirms the pain-relieving power of the F-bomb·3 min read·1 day ago--16--16
Andrea Romeo RN, BNinWise & WellHow to Talk So Your Doctor Will ListenPractical tactics from a nurse to help you ace your next doctor’s appointment·7 min read·May 16, 2024--13--13
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.·6 min read·Apr 24, 2024--10--10
Andrea Romeo RN, BNinWise & WellInflammation: The Double-Edged Sword of Health and HarmHow and why our immune system helps and sometimes hurts us·7 min read·Mar 28, 2024--10--10
Andrea Romeo RN, BNinAha! ScienceCan I Put That Up My Butt?Advice from an ER nurse who’s seen some things·5 min read·Mar 20, 2024--8--8
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.·6 min read·Feb 19, 2024--6--6
Andrea Romeo RN, BNinAha! ScienceDo Animals Laugh?Serious science backs the theory that smiling and laughing are not just for humans.·4 min read·Jan 29, 2024----
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RN, BNNeighbour versus neighbor — why I think we should ditch “Canadian” spellingsMany Canadians hold to our curiously outdated spellings as a point of national pride: we have colour, not color; we go to the theatre, not…3 min read·Nov 19, 2023--1--1