Sickle cell disease can be deadly, and the persistent health inequities facing Black Americans worsen the problem
More than 93% of Americans hospitalized for sickle cell disease are Black. SeventyFour/iStock via Getty Images Plus The pain from
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What Canadians need to know about West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne infection that can be life-threatening
During the late summer of 1999, New York City recorded an unusual number of cases of encephalitis (inflammation of the
Older Canadians’ savings are shaped by their long-term care preferences
A recent study has found that Canadians are highly motivated to save money in preparation of long-term care. (Shutterstock) Canada’s
Surgery is facing its #MeToo moment – here’s what needs to be done now
Jacob Lund/Shutterstock As the NHS seeks to heal and care, it now faces a challenge of introspection, driven by alarming
Why taxing ‘junk food’ to tackle obesity isn’t as simple as it seems
Former prime minister Tony Blair has called for more taxes on junk food to tackle the UK’s obesity crisis. This
Legal go-ahead for safe consumption room is gamechanger for Scottish drug policy
On the basis of the information I have been provided, I would be prepared to publish a prosecution policy that
Scotland’s legal go-ahead for safer drug consumption rooms is a gamechanger
On the basis of the information I have been provided, I would be prepared to publish a prosecution policy that
Alzheimer’s disease is partly genetic − studying the genes that delay decline in some may lead to treatments for all
Researchers are zeroing in on understanding what goes awry in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease. Tek Image/Science Photo
Can at-home DNA tests predict how you’ll respond to your medications? Pharmacists explain the risks and benefits of pharmacogenetic testing
Pharmacogenetic testing is a form of precision medicine, using your genes to personalize your care. D3Damon/E+ via Getty Images Have
Navigating the complexities of caregiving for dementia in South Asian communities
Caregiving in South Asian communities is characterized by close family bonds that emphasize respect for elders. (Shutterstock) In 2020, an