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Bird flu: domestic chicken keepers could be putting themselves – and others – at risk
Backyard chicken-keeping has seen an increase in popularity in the last decade. BearFotos/ ShutterstockBird flu cases have been on the...
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Death during sex isn’t just something that happens to middle-aged men, new study finds
Maria Markevich/ShutterstockSex has many beneficial physical and psychological effects, including reducing high blood pressure, improving the immune system and aiding...
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Co-housing and dementia villages: Social innovations offer alternatives for long-term care
Canada's LTC can become a seamless, human-centered system that helps senior citizens get the care they need. (Shutterstock)COVID-19 has amplified...
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The sunsetting of the child tax credit expansion could leave many families without enough food on the table
A new study found that the child tax credit advance payments immediately helped families who were suffering from food insufficiency....
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Conflicts between nursing home residents are often chalked up to dementia – the real problem is inadequate care and neglect
Conflicts between residents with dementia occur often in long-term care settings. CasarsaGuru/E+ via Getty ImagesFrank Piccolo was a beloved high...
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Alpha then delta and now omicron – 6 questions answered as COVID-19 cases once again surge across the globe
The list of SARS-CoV-2 variants – each with its own unique qualities that give it an edge – just keeps...
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Short-sightedness is on the rise in both children and adults – new study
Short-sightedness is increasing worldwide. chali_studio/ ShutterstockWe’ve known for years now that rates of short-sightedness (scientifically known as myopia) are rising...
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Jeff Bezos is looking to defy death – this is what we know about the science of ageing
Jeff Bezos is on a mission to conquer ageing. He has just recruited Hal Barron from GlaxoSmithKline to help lead...
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Heavy drinkers increased their alcohol consumption the most during lockdown – new research
Deman/ShutterstockWhen the UK was placed into its first COVID lockdown in March 2020, many of us may have been tempted...
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Solving the puzzle of cystic fibrosis and its treatments is a Nobel Prize-worthy breakthrough
The discovery of the cystic fibrosis gene led to treatments and long-term survival for patients. (Shutterstock)The nomination deadline to recognize...
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