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COVID: why some people with symptoms don’t get tested
Kleber Cordeiro/ShutterstockTesting people with COVID symptoms has been a pillar of the UK’s pandemic response, reducing transmission by identifying and...
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Lower drug prices are a priority for Canadians, but not for the federal government
Changes to the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board regulations, which are intended to help lower drug costs in Canada, were...
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How mRNA and DNA vaccines could soon treat cancers, HIV, autoimmune disorders and genetic diseases
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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
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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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