The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by the rapid outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has put immense pressure on healthcare systems worldwid… [+5594 chars]
<ul><li>Researchers explored trends in prescribing treatments for anxiety in the United Kingdom primary care between 2003 and 2018.</li><li>Prescriptions for anxiety increased sharply between 2008 an… [+6313 chars]
Muskoka residents now have better access to stroke treatments. Patients who come to either one of Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) hospitals within four to 24 hours of experiencing stroke symptom… [+1689 chars]
Two researchers at the University of Toronto and its hospital partners one a stem cell biologist, the other a global health researcher have been honoured with 2022 Canada Gairdner Awards, the count… [+9378 chars]
Abstract Background Few studies have evaluated the effect of maternal influenza vaccination on the development of allergic and autoimmune diseases in children beyond 6 months of age. We aimed to in… [+43836 chars]
TORONTO, April 5, 2022 /CNW/ - The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation will be announcing an exciting new gift to support cancer research. Media are invited to a virtual event and news conference to… [+2551 chars]
Findings from a new study are providing important insights into the spread of Rocky Mountain spotted fever, which is transmitted from dogs to people through ticks. The new data are being used to crea… [+3721 chars]
<ul><li>Historically, the sex conversation has been uncomfortable, taboo and limited.</li><li>But on TikTok, people are shaming "vanilla sex" and opening up about enjoying kinky sex.</li><li>Experts … [+7230 chars]
Two years into the pandemic, and nine new symptoms of the Covid infection have emerged in the UK. According to a BBC report, the UK Health Security Agency’s updated guidance listed the new symptoms t… [+2701 chars]
<ul><li>A new study shows that voice analysis, including characteristics such as pitch and amplitude, can predict the risk of coronary heart disease and its complications.</li><li>This novel approach… [+7065 chars]
Findings from a new study are providing important insights into the spread of Rocky Mountain spotted fever, which is transmitted from dogs to people through ticks. The new data are being used to crea… [+3721 chars]
Public health will send redeployed staff back to their regular jobs at the end of April despite a resurgence of COVID that is forecast to last into the summer. Hamilton medical officer of health Dr.… [+3328 chars]
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