A new study suggests women who experienced childhood abuse may be at an increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS). Published in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry on M… [+2615 chars]
VICTORIA British Columbia is offering a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccines to seniors, starting with residents of long-term care and assisted-living homes as the level of protection since their last sh… [+3864 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]
<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]
WASHINGTON -- Among the bioprostheses used in aortic valve replacement, trancatheter ones were not necessarily more prone to the kind of valve deterioration that can result in poor clinical outcomes,… [+3658 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]
Overall, most folks in our province have pulled up their sleeves for a COVID-19 vaccine. More than 90% of B.C.'s total population has had at least one jab, and more than 87% has had two doses, while… [+9251 chars]
Recent research out of India raises concerns over the transmission risks of a harmful and hard-to-kill fungal infection. The study found drug-resistant strains of Candida auris on apples that had bee… [+3066 chars]
Background Although atrial fibrillation (AF) and atrial flutter (AFL) are different arrhythmias, they are assumed to confer the same risk of stroke and systemic thromboembolism (STE) despite a lack … [+35011 chars]
Researchers have discovered a new never-before-seen cell in the human lungs, which plays a vital role in the functioning of the respiratory system. (Image credit: Shutterstock) (opens in new tab)Sci… [+4763 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]
Monitoring our diets is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. So, it only makes sense that we want to make sure the foods we consume are filled with nourishing ingredients, vitamins, and min… [+3843 chars]
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