How to prevent missing person incidents for seniors living with dementia
Missing person calls involving an individual with dementia increased by between 10 and 50 per cent across all Ontario regions
COVID: inhalable and nasal vaccines could offer more durable protection than regular shots
Skylines/Shutterstock As the pandemic continues, many countries are rolling out COVID booster vaccines. In the UK, the autumn booster campaign
What is inflammation? Two immunologists explain how the body responds to everything from stings to vaccination and why it sometimes goes wrong
Insect bites or stings, like the one on this person’s hand, are a manifestation of inflammation. Suthep Wongkhad/EyeEm via Getty
Epilepsy: gene therapy technique targeting overactive brain cells shows promise in treating drug-resistant form of the condition
Epileptic seizures are caused by brain cells becoming overactive. MattLphotography/ Shutterstock Something like 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy. While
Bulking and cutting: is it safe for your metabolism?
People may use ‘mass gainer’ shakes during the bulking phase to help build muscle. Prostock-studio/ Shutterstock If you’ve ever spent
We measured vaccine confidence pre-pandemic and in 2022 – it’s declined considerably
Prostock-studio/Shutterstock It’s one of the greatest achievements of modern science. Within only a year of SARS-CoV-2 (the coronavirus that causes
Over-the-counter hearing aids offer a wide range of options – here are things to consider before buying
Now that over-the-counter hearing aids are available, it’s important to know what questions to ask. peakSTOCK/iStock via Getty Images Plus
Over-the-counter hearing aids offer a wide range of options – here are some of the caveats consumers should consider
Now that over-the-counter hearing aids are available, it’s important to know what questions to ask. peakSTOCK/iStock via Getty Images Plus
Go slow and accept your limitations – how to exercise if you’re recovering from long COVID
StratfordProductions/Shutterstock A significant proportion of people who contract COVID are left with ongoing symptoms, commonly termed “long COVID”. The nature
What long-term opioid use does to your body and brain
Matthew Perry’s colon ruptured as a result of his opioid use. Reuters/Alamy In his new autobiography, Matthew Perry reveals that