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there are a few different ways the future of the pandemic could play out
it's also important we plan for the next pandemic, the world health organization says.
maija kappler
coronavirus
apr 6 2022
the who has reported on three possible futures of the pandemic. getty

we've been told we should reduce the salt in our diets. but how low should we go?
while reducing sodium intake in people with heart failure showed health improvements, the findings have experts thinking that maybe salt doesn't impact our health as much as we thought.
robin roberts
heart health
apr 6 2022
sodium is an electrolyte, which helps regulate the amount of water in and around your cells. getty

new study rules out ivermectin as a covid treatment
"the administration of ivermectin did not result in a lower incidence of admission to a hospital for covid-19," according to a recent study.
maija kappler
coronavirus
apr 5 2022
researchers noted that the effectiveness of ivermectin for treating covid have been "inconsistent." getty

why 5 canadians will spend 100 hours living on top of flagpoles
the event, hosted by jdrf canada, kick-starts a $100 million fundraising campaign for research into finding a cure for type 1 diabetes.
emma jones
diabetes
apr 5 2022
chris overholt steps into his 40 foot flagpole home for the next 100 hours raising awareness for the jdrf, juvenile diabetes research foundation on toronto’s king street west at bay street, monday april 4, 2022. [peter j thompson] [national post/tba for national post]

risks of heavy high school drug use rarely remain in past
according to a new study, people who abused drugs in their teenage years were more likely to do the same later in life.
dave yasvinski
addiction
apr 4 2022
researchers found that severity of substance abuse disorder symptoms in high school predicted higher rates of prescription drug abuse in adulthood. getty

cancer patients have an increased risk of depression
the first 12 months following a cancer diagnosis are crucial for a patient's mental health.
maija kappler
cancer
apr 4 2022
services for mental health are necessary during and after a cancer diagnosis. getty

treating pets for cancer can revolutionize care for humans
researching treatments for cancer in companion animals can bring us closer to a human cure.
the conversation
animals and pets
apr 1 2022
addressing the health needs of cats and dogs can translate into care for humans. getty

covid may lead to greater risk of diabetes: study
the sars-cov-2 virus has long been thought to attack cells in the pancreas, the organ of the body responsible for insulin production.
emma jones
coronavirus
apr 1 2022
insulin produced by the pancreas causes the cells to absorb sugar found in the blood, where it is stored or burned for energy. getty
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canadian centre for caregiving excellence
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canadian digestive health foundation
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obesity canada

there are a few different ways the future of the pandemic could play out
it's also important we plan for the next pandemic, the world health organization says.
maija kappler
coronavirus
apr 6 2022
the who has reported on three possible futures of the pandemic. getty

we've been told we should reduce the salt in our diets. but how low should we go?
while reducing sodium intake in people with heart failure showed health improvements, the findings have experts thinking that maybe salt doesn't impact our health as much as we thought.
robin roberts
heart health
apr 6 2022
sodium is an electrolyte, which helps regulate the amount of water in and around your cells. getty

new study rules out ivermectin as a covid treatment
"the administration of ivermectin did not result in a lower incidence of admission to a hospital for covid-19," according to a recent study.
maija kappler
coronavirus
apr 5 2022
researchers noted that the effectiveness of ivermectin for treating covid have been "inconsistent." getty

why 5 canadians will spend 100 hours living on top of flagpoles
the event, hosted by jdrf canada, kick-starts a $100 million fundraising campaign for research into finding a cure for type 1 diabetes.
emma jones
diabetes
apr 5 2022
chris overholt steps into his 40 foot flagpole home for the next 100 hours raising awareness for the jdrf, juvenile diabetes research foundation on toronto’s king street west at bay street, monday april 4, 2022. [peter j thompson] [national post/tba for national post]
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canadian centre for caregiving excellence

risks of heavy high school drug use rarely remain in past
according to a new study, people who abused drugs in their teenage years were more likely to do the same later in life.
dave yasvinski
addiction
apr 4 2022
researchers found that severity of substance abuse disorder symptoms in high school predicted higher rates of prescription drug abuse in adulthood. getty

cancer patients have an increased risk of depression
the first 12 months following a cancer diagnosis are crucial for a patient's mental health.
maija kappler
cancer
apr 4 2022
services for mental health are necessary during and after a cancer diagnosis. getty

treating pets for cancer can revolutionize care for humans
researching treatments for cancer in companion animals can bring us closer to a human cure.
the conversation
animals and pets
apr 1 2022
addressing the health needs of cats and dogs can translate into care for humans. getty

covid may lead to greater risk of diabetes: study
the sars-cov-2 virus has long been thought to attack cells in the pancreas, the organ of the body responsible for insulin production.
emma jones
coronavirus
apr 1 2022
insulin produced by the pancreas causes the cells to absorb sugar found in the blood, where it is stored or burned for energy. getty
powered by
canadian digestive health foundation

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