1999 - 2000 Archive
Program # 16
In some homes, a simple elbow to the ribs will take care of it. For others, only separate bedrooms will guarantee a good night's sleep. Snoring is a common cause of sleep deprivation for the snorer and the bed partner. It's probably at the root of more than a few divorces too. There are snoring appliances that can help but when those failed Steve Brannan, he chose a more radical solution.
Flesh eating disease .. even the name gives you a chill. Canadians first became aware of necrotizing fasciitis when it struck Quebec premier Lucien Bouchard. And since Mr. Bouchard's close call, the number of cases in Canada has increased. In studio we talk with Dr. Donald Low, a microbioligist at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto and an international expert on this disease.
Second Opinion
Alcohol and pregnancy. The jury is still out on what can be considered a safe level of alcohol for pregnant women. Some researchers say the occassional glass of wine doesn't hurt the fetus but for Bonnie Buxton there is no debate, if you're pregnant - don't drink.
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