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Human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, is filling ICUs this spring – a pediatric infectious disease specialist explains this little-known virus
Human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, peaks in North America from February to May, just on the heels of flu season. martin-dm/E+...
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‘One meal a day’ diet popular with celebrities could do more harm than good – here’s why
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin has recently shared he follows Omad. Brian Friedman/ ShutterstockCelebrities have popularised all sorts of outlandish diet...
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Cost of living: why decreased access to swimming is harming children and young people
YanLev/ShutterstockSwimming is a unique activity. Not only is it an Olympic sport but it’s also a form of exercise and...
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What causes motion sickness? Here’s how to reconcile the mismatch in what your senses are telling your brain
When your inner ears and your eyes perceive conflicting motion, you might be in trouble. ozgurcankaya/E+ via Getty ImagesMy first...
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Looming behind antibiotic resistance is another bacterial threat – antibiotic tolerance
Tolerant bacteria are dormant until an antibiotic threat has passed, then reemerge to conduct business as usual. Christoph Burgstedt/Science Photo...
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Brain training probably doesn’t help ADHD – new study
r.classen/ShutterstockDrugs to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be very effective, but they can come with a range of...
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‘May cause serious side-effects’: How medical school admissions can perpetuate inequality and reward privilege
Volunteering for global health experience is a common way of gaining clinical observation experiences for medical school applicants. This, and...
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Over-emphasis on safety means kids are becoming more anxious and less resilient
Parents being over-protective can deny children the experiences they need to learn and grow. (Shutterstock)We are facing a mental health...
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On April 8, 2024, parts of Ontario, Québec, the Maritimes and Newfoundland will see a total eclipse of the sun. Here’s how to get ready for it.
Watching a solar eclipse is always fascinating. During the phase when the moon completely obstructs the sun, daylight gives way...
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Millions of Americans at risk of losing free preventive care after Texas ruling on ACA
Raising the cost barriers for health care will harm the most vulnerable patients. Maskot via Getty ImagesMany Americans breathed a...
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