As research suggests that COVID-19 has infected roughly half of the Canadian population, the emergence of an even more contagious version of the virus means some people may be in for another round. … [+5558 chars]
Last weekend hubby and I returned from a two-week, cross-Canada road trip. OK, realistically we only went as far as Red Lake, but after so much time in the car it seemed like we must have covered Can… [+4864 chars]
First Person is a daily personal piece submitted by readers. Have a story to tell? See our guidelines at tgam.ca/essayguide. Illustration by April Dela Noche Milne I was turning a screwdriver to as… [+5606 chars]
Vitamin D has a range of benefits, from strong bones to improved immune function. But it's one of the more elusive vitamins, as it's not found in high concentrations in many foods. And if you work in… [+6511 chars]
As part of a series on cycles of disadvantage, supported by a philanthropic grant from the Paul Ramsay Foundation, were publishing three articles on the social determinants of health. They look at ho… [+5505 chars]
<ul><li>Scientists are looking at utilizing time-released microparticles to develop self-boosting vaccines.</li><li>The vaccines could help eliminate the need for booster shots.</li><li>The technolog… [+5862 chars]
In a recent study published on the preprint server Research Square*, researchers report that individuals with a history of Borrelia infection, otherwise known as Lyme disease, caused by tick bites ar… [+5007 chars]
When it comes to gut health, there’s a lot of hype about probiotics – but what about the benefits of prebiotics? Research on prebiotics is expanding rapidly, but studies show promising results. By co… [+6631 chars]
The severity of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in pregnancy and infancy is considered to be more severe than in children. As a result, it is necessary to evaluate the efficacy of vaccination… [+7690 chars]
A 39-year-old woman with a body mass index of 25.8 presented to our internal medicine clinic with a 5-day history of left lower quadrant abdominal pain, abdominal fullness and frequent urination. The… [+3146 chars]
Summary: Using datasets of fetal ultrasounds, a new AI algorithm is able to detect cystic hygroma, a rare embryonic developmental disorder, within the first trimester of pregnancy. Source: Universit… [+5532 chars]
Last weekend hubby and I returned from a two-week, cross-Canada road trip. OK, realistically we only went as far as Red Lake, but after so much time in the car it seemed like we must have covered Can… [+4864 chars]