Certain diabetes drugs linked to lower risk of major heart problems
Drugs known as sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors are associated with a lower risk of major heart problems in patients with type 2 diabetes […]
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B.C. reports 91 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths as number of active cases continues to decline
British Columbia reported 91 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday and no new deaths. In a written statement, health officials also reported a drop of […]
Read more3 reasons why people join cults, according to a cult-recovery therapist
HBO's docuseries "The Vow" examines the sex cult NXIVM and asks the central question: "How does someone get wrapped up in a dangerous cult?" According […]
Read moreWildfire smoke more dangerous than other air pollutants for asthma patients
For people who suffer from asthma, wildfire smoke is more hazardous than other types of air pollution, according to a new study from the Desert […]
Read more3-D bioprinting constructs for cartilage regeneration
Cartilage injury is a common cause of joint dysfunction and existing joint prostheses cannot remodel with host joint tissue. However, it is challenging to develop […]
Read moreFirst single-shot coronavirus vaccine begins in U.S. with 60,000 volunteeers
Johnson & Johnson is beginning a huge final study to try to prove if a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine can protect against the virus. The study […]
Read morePossibilities for former PM John Turner’s state funeral limited by coronavirus
Planning for a state funeral for former prime minister John Turner is proceeding in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, as his family and the […]
Read moreWhy You Probably Don’t Need to Worry About Catching COVID-19 from Food
The CDC and the World Health Organization say there’s no evidence to suggest people could catch the coronavirus from handling food, even fresh fruits and […]
Read moreQuebec sees 489 new coronavirus cases as hospitalizations jump by 20
Quebec reported 489 new cases of the novel coronavirus Tuesday as the province continues to see an upward trend of new infections. The caseload stands […]
Read moreWork-life balance for physicians: The what, the why, and the how
Burnout rates and physician dissatisfaction remain too high. Work-life balance is the buzzword answer often cited to solve these problems, but incorporating “life” into a […]
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