Measles 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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What is metabolism? A biochemist explains how different people convert energy differently − and why that matters for your health
Elite athletes show researchers the upper limits of a healthy metabolism. Solskin/DigitalVision via Getty ImagesIf you’ve spent any time scrolling...
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A century after the EEG was discovered, it remains a crucial tool for understanding the brain
Brain waves emblematic of generalized epilepsy. Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Library via Getty ImagesJena, Germany, 1924: Working in near-isolation and with...
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Could sharing a bedroom with your pets be keeping you from getting a good night’s sleep?
Your dog may not be the best sleep partner. gollykim/E+ via Getty ImagesSleeping with your dog in the same room...
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