COVID-19 rapid tests still work against new variants – researchers keep ‘testing the tests,’ and they pass
Rapid tests are inexpensive, easy to use and give fast results, usually within 10 to 15 minutes. Violeta Stoimenova/E+ via
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Better sleep is a protective factor against dementia
Lack of sleep, or poor quality sleep, is one of the risk factors for developing Alzheimer’s disease. Fortunately, there are
What is IVF? A nurse explains the evolving science and legality of in vitro fertilization
Some of the eggs and sperm in these tubes stored in liquid nitrogen may go on to form an embryo.
Mounting research shows that COVID-19 leaves its mark on the brain, including with significant drops in IQ scores
Research shows that even mild COVID-19 can lead to the equivalent of seven years of brain aging. Victor Habbick Visions/Science
Persistent shoulder pain: Are exercises always necessary to relieve symptoms?
The presence of pain, especially when it persists over time, is not necessarily a sign that your condition is deteriorating.
Governments must avoid policies that stigmatize those recovering from addiction
British Columbia is experiencing an unprecedented opioid crisis. Drug overdoses are the leading cause of death in the province for
Hundreds of thousands of US infants every year pay the consequences of prenatal exposure to drugs, a growing crisis particularly in rural America
Substance use during pregnancy can lead to a broad array of harmful effects. Liudmila Chernetska/iStock via Getty Images Plus Nearly
Omega-3 fatty acids are linked to better lung health, particularly in patients with pulmonary fibrosis
Your diet may play a role in maintaining lung health. magicmine/iStock via Getty Images Omega-3 fatty acids have garnered significant
FAQ: Why are syphilis cases on the rise in Canada?
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the Treponema pallidum bacterium. (NIAID, cropped from original), CC BY Canada
Early COVID-19 research is riddled with poor methods and low-quality results − a problem for science the pandemic worsened but didn’t create
The pandemic spurred an increase in COVID-19 research, much of it with methodological holes. Andriy Onufriyenko/Moment via Getty Images Early