Governments need more than just public health officials for COVID-19 lockdown advice
A health-care worker and volunteers watch as Ontario Premier Doug Ford visits a vaccine clinic for Purolator employees and their
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Long COVID: For the 1 in 10 patients who become long-haulers, COVID-19 has lasting effects
Long COVID appears to affect about one in 10 people who have recovered from a COVID-19 infection. (Shutterstock) Even as
Understanding how animals become infected with COVID-19 can help control the pandemic
A hippopotamus heads back into its enclosure at the Antwerp Zoo. (Shutterstock) When veterinarians at the Antwerp Zoo noticed two
Confused by what your doctor tells you? A new study discovers how communication gaps between doctors and patients can be cured
A new study identifies significant language barriers between doctors and their patients. ljubaphoto/E+ via Getty Images The Research Brief is
How does excess sugar affect the developing brain throughout childhood and adolescence? A neuroscientist who studies nutrition explains
A diet high in sugary foods can affect brain development in children. carlosgaw/iStock via Getty Images Plus Parents often stress
What are the symptoms of omicron?
Dragana Gordic/Shutterstock For nearly two years, millions of members of the public have been submitting daily health reports to the
Here’s where (and how) you are most likely to catch COVID – new study
VGstockstudio/Shutterstock Two years into the pandemic, most of us are fed up. COVID case rates are higher than they’ve ever
COVID: how to make sense of the UK’s new testing rules
Basilico Studio Stock/Shutterstock One positive aspect of the pandemic has been increased public understanding of epidemiology and even virus biology.
Inclusion, walkability will be key to rebuilding cities after the COVID-19 pandemic
Developing mixed use and mixed income neighbourhoods will help cities recover after the pandemic. (Shutterstock) Cities emerged as the epicentres
How to remain youthful and resilient despite stress
Obak/Shutterstock A bit of stress can be good for your mental and physical wellbeing, but too much can lead to