Acute stress and early signs of PTSD are common in firefighters and other first responders − here’s what to watch out for
A firefighter surveys the destruction at the Auto Fire in Oxnard, Calif. Etienne Laurent/AFP via Getty Images The thousands of
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Bird flu flares up again in Michigan poultry – an infectious disease expert explains the risk to humans, chickens, cows and other animals
The H5N1 virus has been found in poultry and cattle farms across southwest and central Michigan. Matthew Hatcher/AFP via Getty
How Justin Trudeau’s resignation could affect the future of the Canadian Dental Care Plan
Justin Trudeau’s resignation raises questions about the future of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). Proroguing Parliament until late March
Vaccine hesitancy among pet owners is growing – a public health expert explains why that matters
Pet owners, too, are starting to become concerned about the side effects of vaccines. Noah Seelam/AFP via Getty Images When
Even 1 drink a day elevates your cancer risk – an expert on how alcohol affects the body breaks down a new government report
The Surgeon General’s report links alcohol to 100,000 cancer cases every year. Lord Henri Voton/E+ via Getty Images Many people
With more Americans able to access legalized marijuana, fewer are picking up prescriptions for anti-anxiety medications – new research
New research suggests that in some states, medicinal cannabis use could be leading to a reduction in the use of
Wildfire smoke inside homes can create health risks that linger for months − tips for cleaning and staying safe
Smoke from several wind-driven wildfires spread through large parts of the Los Angeles area in early January 2025. AP Photo/Ethan
Access to care: 5 principles for action on primary health-care teams
All patients should have access to a primary care team with a minimum composition of a family physician and/or nurse
Want to quit vaping this year? Here’s what the evidence shows so far about effective strategies
Research into how to quit vaping is still in its infancy. Massimiliano Finzi/Moment via Getty Images Lots of people who
Vitamin deficiency may be why you’re so tired – a nutritional neuroscientist explains how to kickstart your energy by getting essential nutrients in a well-rounded diet, along with more sleep and exercise
It’s not necessarily overwork that is exhausting you. Daniel de la Hoz/Moment via Getty Images Feeling drained and lethargic is