Cash incentives for vaccination could be an effective long-term strategy – here’s how to fund it
In many countries, COVID vaccination has been viewed as a race, with the finishing line being double vaccination of a
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COVID: why some people with symptoms don’t get tested
Kleber Cordeiro/Shutterstock Testing people with COVID symptoms has been a pillar of the UK’s pandemic response, reducing transmission by identifying
Lower drug prices are a priority for Canadians, but not for the federal government
Changes to the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board regulations, which are intended to help lower drug costs in Canada, were
How mRNA and DNA vaccines could soon treat cancers, HIV, autoimmune disorders and genetic diseases
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Bird flu: domestic chicken keepers could be putting themselves – and others – at risk
Backyard chicken-keeping has seen an increase in popularity in the last decade. BearFotos/ Shutterstock Bird flu cases have been on
Death during sex isn’t just something that happens to middle-aged men, new study finds
Maria Markevich/Shutterstock Sex has many beneficial physical and psychological effects, including reducing high blood pressure, improving the immune system and
Co-housing and dementia villages: Social innovations offer alternatives for long-term care
Canada's LTC can become a seamless, human-centered system that helps senior citizens get the care they need. (Shutterstock) COVID-19 has
The sunsetting of the child tax credit expansion could leave many families without enough food on the table
A new study found that the child tax credit advance payments immediately helped families who were suffering from food insufficiency.
Conflicts between nursing home residents are often chalked up to dementia – the real problem is inadequate care and neglect
Conflicts between residents with dementia occur often in long-term care settings. CasarsaGuru/E+ via Getty Images Frank Piccolo was a beloved
Alpha then delta and now omicron – 6 questions answered as COVID-19 cases once again surge across the globe
The list of SARS-CoV-2 variants – each with its own unique qualities that give it an edge – just keeps