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virus that causes polio found in wastewater as first case of paralysis reported
health officials are concerned there could be "hundreds" of undetected cases in new york state.
karen hawthorne
other
aug 10 2022
polio, short for poliomyelitis, is a highly contagious disease caused by the poliovirus that spreads by person-to-person contact. getty

here's what ashton kutcher has to say about his vasculitis diagnosis
the actor had a "super rare" form of the disease, which he said "knocked out" his vision, hearing and equilibrium.
maija kappler
immunodeficiency disorders
aug 10 2022
actor ashton kutcher attends the los angeles premiere of "vengeance" at ace hotel. (photo by robin l marshall/getty images)

immune-compromised individuals are embracing layers of covid-related support, protection, and treatment
the pandemic hasn’t been easy for immune-compromised folks, but fortunately, a variety of support, protection, and treatment options are available
tania amardeil, postmedia content works
sponsored
aug 9 2022
mekki macaulay lives with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, a type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow, and is considered immune-compromised by the national advisory committee on immunization.

tiktok tuesday: titanium dioxide in tampons doesn't make them 'toxic death sticks'
while the outrage over the substance is overblown, professionals encourage consumers to continue to ask questions and call for more research into menstrual products.
emma jones
reproductive health
aug 9 2022
titanium dioxide represents less than 0.1 per cent of all ingredients used in the tampon, a spokesperson proctor and gamble, the company which produces the l. brand, told the skimm. getty

can a lifetime of learning put the brakes on dementia?
mental stimulation may have a significant part to play in warding off dementia, according to a new study.
dave yasvinski
dementia
aug 9 2022
the team found that higher cognitive skills in childhood, a higher cognitive reserve index and greater reading ability in midlife were all linked to higher cognitive scores at age 69. getty

covid daily update: look out for fake test kits
health canada says the fake test kits found in ontario were sold online from the manufacturer, health advance inc.
maija kappler
coronavirus
aug 8 2022
health canada has warned that several fake covid testing kids have been found in ontario. getty

women in menopause before 40 face risk of heart failure, atrial fibrillation: study
it's a misconception that heart disease affects mostly men, says experts, who point out that "sex-specific risk factors have been largely ignored" in research.
dave yasvinski
menopause
aug 8 2022
the decline in estrogen that accompanies menopause is thought to increase vulnerability to cardiovascular disease. getty

covid daily update: is north korea really done with covid?
north korea claims to have the lowest number of covid fatalities, study shows that masks still work, plus drake's concert is a go.
maija kappler
coronavirus
aug 5 2022
north korea has no access to covid vaccines, drugs, or other treatments. getty
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virus that causes polio found in wastewater as first case of paralysis reported
health officials are concerned there could be "hundreds" of undetected cases in new york state.
karen hawthorne
other
aug 10 2022
polio, short for poliomyelitis, is a highly contagious disease caused by the poliovirus that spreads by person-to-person contact. getty

here's what ashton kutcher has to say about his vasculitis diagnosis
the actor had a "super rare" form of the disease, which he said "knocked out" his vision, hearing and equilibrium.
maija kappler
immunodeficiency disorders
aug 10 2022
actor ashton kutcher attends the los angeles premiere of "vengeance" at ace hotel. (photo by robin l marshall/getty images)

immune-compromised individuals are embracing layers of covid-related support, protection, and treatment
the pandemic hasn’t been easy for immune-compromised folks, but fortunately, a variety of support, protection, and treatment options are available
tania amardeil, postmedia content works
sponsored
aug 9 2022
mekki macaulay lives with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, a type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow, and is considered immune-compromised by the national advisory committee on immunization.

tiktok tuesday: titanium dioxide in tampons doesn't make them 'toxic death sticks'
while the outrage over the substance is overblown, professionals encourage consumers to continue to ask questions and call for more research into menstrual products.
emma jones
reproductive health
aug 9 2022
titanium dioxide represents less than 0.1 per cent of all ingredients used in the tampon, a spokesperson proctor and gamble, the company which produces the l. brand, told the skimm. getty
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canadian society for exercise physiology

can a lifetime of learning put the brakes on dementia?
mental stimulation may have a significant part to play in warding off dementia, according to a new study.
dave yasvinski
dementia
aug 9 2022
the team found that higher cognitive skills in childhood, a higher cognitive reserve index and greater reading ability in midlife were all linked to higher cognitive scores at age 69. getty

covid daily update: look out for fake test kits
health canada says the fake test kits found in ontario were sold online from the manufacturer, health advance inc.
maija kappler
coronavirus
aug 8 2022
health canada has warned that several fake covid testing kids have been found in ontario. getty

women in menopause before 40 face risk of heart failure, atrial fibrillation: study
it's a misconception that heart disease affects mostly men, says experts, who point out that "sex-specific risk factors have been largely ignored" in research.
dave yasvinski
menopause
aug 8 2022
the decline in estrogen that accompanies menopause is thought to increase vulnerability to cardiovascular disease. getty

covid daily update: is north korea really done with covid?
north korea claims to have the lowest number of covid fatalities, study shows that masks still work, plus drake's concert is a go.
maija kappler
coronavirus
aug 5 2022
north korea has no access to covid vaccines, drugs, or other treatments. getty
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