Outdoor exercise benefits new moms’ mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic
Women who engage in physical activity in the postnatal period report better mental well-being than those who are less physically...
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A new oral antiviral drug for COVID is being tested in humans – can it make a difference?
Despite the effectiveness of vaccines, we still need drugs to treat COVID. Even people who have been double vaccinated stand...
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Climate change is harming children’s mental health – and this is just the start
Despite warnings about the impact of climate change on health, surprisingly little has been written about the mental health consequences...
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Your immune system is as unique as your fingerprint – new study
Christoph Burgstedt/ShutterstockEvery person appears to have a unique immune system. My colleagues and I discovered this immune diversity after charting...
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Long COVID: double vaccination halves risk of developing long-lasting symptoms
Studio Romantic/ShutterstockIn unvaccinated people, around one in 20 who get symptomatic COVID-19 experience symptoms for at least eight weeks. Around...
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3 ways restaurant staff and customers can communicate to prevent food allergy reactions
An effective approach to allergy communications is for servers to ask customers about food allergies. (Shutterstock)Public health researchers have called...
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Microbiome: ‘good’ gut bacteria really could help you lose weight – new study
People who lost weight had higher levels of certain beneficial bacteria in their gut. New Africa/ ShutterstockThe trillions of microbes...
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Ivermectin — whether formulated for humans or horses — is not a treatment for COVID-19
Ivermectin is used to treat parasitic infections, but has not been shown to prevent or treat COVID-19. (Shutterstock) Hydroxychloroquine. Remdesivir....
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A researcher’s view on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy: The scientific process needs to be better explained
In the reluctance to vaccinate, there is a lack of trust and understanding of the scientific process. Better communication would...
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The next national apology: Future Canadians might regret expansion of medically assisted dying laws
Originally, medical assistance in dying was intended for people who were terminally ill and whose death was foreseeable. (Shutterstock)As Canadians...
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