Pets can get colds too – here’s how to keep them safe
The symptoms of a cold or flu in pets is very similar to those humans get. Javier Brosch/ Shutterstock With
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Sports journalist Grant Wahl died of an aortic aneurysm — here’s what it is
There are two types of aortic aneurysms: thoracic and abdominal. SciePro/ Shutterstock American journalist Grant Wahl, who died while reporting
Long-acting injectable PrEP is a big step forward in HIV prevention
The HIV prevention drug cabotegravir, which is delivery by injection every eight weeks, is not yet available in Canada. (Shutterstock)
Antibiotics shortages: what’s causing them and how countries can minimise the impact
i viewfinder/Shutterstock A variety of antibiotics are currently in short supply across Europe. In the UK, for example, the availability
GPs don’t give useful weight-loss advice – new study
Have you tried eating less and moving more? Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock The advice general practitioners give to patients with obesity
1918 flu pandemic upended long-standing social inequalities – at least for a time, new study finds
In this November 1918 photo, a nurse tends to a patient in the influenza ward of the Walter Reed hospital
RSV treatments for young children are lacking, but the record 2022 cold and flu season highlights the urgency for vaccines and other preventive strategies
Only one antiviral medication is approved by the FDA for RSV treatment, and it is administered through a nebulizer. BonNontawat/iStock
World Cup 2022: how a mid-season tournament could affect players psychologically
For the first time, we have witnessed a mid-season men’s football world cup. As Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp put it,
Bad hangovers? Why genetics, personality and coping mechanisms can make a difference
Even if you drink the same amount, it’s likely your hangover will be different from your friends. Prostock-studio/ Shutterstock After
Heart rate variability and self-compassion: Two tools to help postpartum mothers make exercise decisions
Self-compassion can not only enhance physical and psychological health, but may also influence physical activity in the postpartum period. (Shutterstock)