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Infections after surgery are more likely due to bacteria already on your skin than from microbes in the hospital − new research
Genetic analysis of the bacteria causing surgical site infections revealed that many were already present on the patient's skin. Ruben...
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Stop asking me if I’ve tried keto: Why weight stigma is more than just being mean to fat people
Fat stigma can take the form of overt discrimination, but it is often insidious, pervasively entrenched into our society and...
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Family caregivers can help shape the outcomes for their loved ones – an ICU nurse explains their vital role
Self-care, although often neglected by caregivers, is critical when looking after a loved one. SDI Productions/E+ via Getty ImagesThe floor...
Read moreMeasles is a humanitarian issue, and its unwelcome reappearance in Canada is a reminder of its importance
As a medical organization, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is no stranger to measles, which has long been a...
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Preparing for the next health crisis: COVID-19 showed the importance of community-engaged research
Despite the challenges of performing research during COVID-19, researchers reported connecting on a more vulnerable level with their community partners,...
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Fetal personhood rulings could nullify a pregnant patient’s wishes for end-of-life care
People who are pregnant or planning to be should be as clear as possible about their wishes for end-of-life care...
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Your child has been prescribed opioids: 7 ways to use them more safely
Both the Canadian Paediatric Society and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend opioids be considered for short-term pain if acetaminophen...
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Loneliness can kill, and new research shows middle-aged Americans are particularly vulnerable
The desire to belong is a fundamental human need. Oliver Rossi/Stone via Getty ImagesMiddle-aged Americans are lonelier than their European...
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A natural deception: 3 marketing myths the supplement industry wants you to swallow
They act kind of like drugs, but they aren't regulated like them. Valentyna Yeltsova/Getty ImagesAmericans seem to have quite a...
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A total solar eclipse presents a unique opportunity to witness a rare phenomenon — but protect your eyes
Witnessing an eclipse requires taking safety precautions. (Shutterstock)A solar eclipse is a rare and beautiful astronomic phenomenon as the orbiting...
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