One Health: A crucial approach to preventing and preparing for future pandemics
There is only 'one health' — the health of all living organisms in a global ecosystem that, when rapidly altered
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South African and UK hospitalisation data: what it tells us about how deadly omicron is
Recent official South African medical reports and countrywide COVID data have indicated that since early November, when omicron was first
Holiday heart syndrome: binge drinking can cause heart problems
nelen/Shutterstock Many people enjoy a tipple over the festive season, but overdoing it could cause “holiday heart syndrome”, a condition
Generic drug names provide information for doctors, so why is Health Canada promoting the use of pharma brand names?
Generic drug names are assigned at the global level by the World Health Organization in conjunction with national naming authorities.
Omicron may not be the final variant, but it may be the final variant of concern
It is controversial whether viruses are alive, but – like all living things – they do evolve. This fact has
During a COVID-19 surge, ‘crisis standards of care’ involve excruciating choices and impossible ethical decisions for hospital staff
Amid the latest surge of COVID-19 cases, health care workers yet again are having to make difficult triage decisions in
Medical technologies have been central to US pandemic response – but social behaviors matter just as much
COVID-19 vaccines and treatments aren't societal silver bullets when health disparities persist. Michael Nagle/Xinhua via Getty Images Before COVID-19, there
Stress is contagious in relationships – here’s what you can do to support your partner and boost your own health during the holidays and beyond
Relationship stress can hit new highs during the holidays. Aaron Amat/iStock via Getty Images Plus With the flurry of shopping,
Omicron: what the next few weeks will look like
Omicron, the latest variant of concern, was discovered in samples collected on November 8 in South Africa. It rapidly replaced
Home for the holidays and worried about an older relative? Make observations, not assumptions
If you're worried about older loved ones' ability to care for themselves, try starting a conversation with nonjudgmental questions. MoMo