One Health: A crucial approach to preventing and preparing for future pandemics
There is only 'one health' — the health of all living organisms in a global ecosystem that, when rapidly altered...
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South African and UK hospitalisation data: what it tells us about how deadly omicron is
Recent official South African medical reports and countrywide COVID data have indicated that since early November, when omicron was first...
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Holiday heart syndrome: binge drinking can cause heart problems
nelen/ShutterstockMany people enjoy a tipple over the festive season, but overdoing it could cause “holiday heart syndrome”, a condition where...
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Amid COVID-19 stressors, international students and their university communities should prioritize mental health supports
International students living abroad who face unpredictable pandemic travel restrictions during holidays may be feeling vulnerable, and reaching out is...
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Generic drug names provide information for doctors, so why is Health Canada promoting the use of pharma brand names?
Generic drug names are assigned at the global level by the World Health Organization in conjunction with national naming authorities....
Read moreOmicron may not be the final variant, but it may be the final variant of concern
It is controversial whether viruses are alive, but – like all living things – they do evolve. This fact has...
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During a COVID-19 surge, ‘crisis standards of care’ involve excruciating choices and impossible ethical decisions for hospital staff
Amid the latest surge of COVID-19 cases, health care workers yet again are having to make difficult triage decisions in...
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Biden to expand access to at-home COVID kits: 4 essential reads on the critical role of rapid tests
Reflecting on the growing demand for at-home rapid COVID-19 tests. Corinna Kern/Getty ImagesPresident Joe Biden has outlined plans to massively...
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Medical technologies have been central to US pandemic response – but social behaviors matter just as much
COVID-19 vaccines and treatments aren't societal silver bullets when health disparities persist. Michael Nagle/Xinhua via Getty ImagesBefore COVID-19, there was...
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Stress is contagious in relationships – here’s what you can do to support your partner and boost your own health during the holidays and beyond
Relationship stress can hit new highs during the holidays. Aaron Amat/iStock via Getty Images PlusWith the flurry of shopping, spending...
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