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Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

Brittany is a freelance writer and editor with a Bachelor of Science in Foods and Nutrition and a writer’s certificate from the University of Western Ontario. She enjoyed a stint as a personal trainer and is an avid runner. Brittany loves to combine running and traveling, and has run numerous races across North America and Europe. She also loves chocolate more than anything else… the darker, the better!
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Antibiotic use in babies linked to allergies, asthma and other conditions, study finds

The development of antibiotics changed the world of medicine. They allowed doctors to treat infectious diseases like smallpox, cholera, diphtheria, pneumonia, and others, effectively saving millions of lives [1]. Today, however, antibiotic resistance is on the rise, and new research has found that antibiotic use in babies is linked to allergies, asthma, and other health […]

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

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Scientists Are Figuring Out What Happens in The Skin When You Have Eczema

Atopic dermatitis, more commonly known as eczema, is a condition that makes your skin red and itchy. It tends to be chronic, long-lasting, and flare-ups will occur periodically, sometimes accompanied by asthma or hay fever [1]. Over 31 million people in the United States suffer from the irritating skin condition, and one in ten people […]

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

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Surgery For Blocked Arteries Is Often Not Needed, Research Finds

The scenario is all-too-familiar: John experiences chest pain, so he goes to see his doctor. The doctor performs some tests, and John finds out that he has some narrowing or blockages in his arteries. Immediately he is sent to a specialist to receive either bypass surgery or a stent to open up the arteries and […]

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

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12 Signs That Can Help You Understand Your Baby Better

Your baby is constantly trying to communicate their needs and desires to you. Without the ability to speak, however, it can sometimes be difficult to understand your baby. For parents, determining whether their baby is hungry, uncomfortable, happy, or scared can often feel like a guessing game. Every baby is different, and will communicate with […]

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

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Student’s Allergy To Water Means She Can Only Shower Twice A Month

Chances are you or someone you know is affected by allergies. You can be allergic to just about anything – ragweed, grass, pollen, peanuts… you can even be allergic to the cold. But did you know that you can be allergic to water? That’s right – water.Tessa Hansen-Smith is a 21-year-old college student in California, […]

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team