Cart is empty Measles is on the rise in Canada and poses serious risks to pregnant people and their newborns, yet discussion about how to protect this vulnerable group is notably lacking.
Antipsychotic medications lower car crash risk for drivers with schizophrenia, study finds
Taking antipsychotic medications as prescribed lowers the risk of a car crash for drivers with schizophrenia, according to new research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
Preemies receive sucrose for pain relief—new research shows it doesn’t stop long-term impacts on development
Infants born very preterm spend weeks or even months in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) while their immature brains are still developing.
At-home ‘foot-recognition’ AI scanner can prevent heart failure hospitalizations
A home device that scans someone’s feet as soon as they get out of bed in the morning could keep people with heart failure out of hospital, according to research presented Tuesday at the British Cardiovascular Society conference in Manchester.
Is black mold really as bad for us as we think? A toxicologist explains
Mold in houses is unsightly and may cause unpleasant odors. More important though, mold has been linked to a range of health effects—especially triggering asthma.
Spit or swallow? What’s the best way to deal with phlegm?
In 1821, French physician René Laennec wrote, “A spitting pot I consider as an essential part of the bedroom apparatus.” Laennec, who invented the stethoscope, spent his days gazing at his patients’ phlegm. In the days before X-rays and blood tests, phlegm was considered a valuable diagnostic tool.
How to protect yourself from narcissists’ weapon of choice—passive aggression
Imagine asking a coworker to help you on a project, and although they agree, they suddenly “forget” whenever the deadline approaches. Or a friend saying “you look beautiful today, I barely recognized you,” after you show them your new haircut.
Surfers play crucial role in beach safety according to study
A first-of-its-kind study by La Trobe University has shown the critical contribution surfers make to beach safety in Victoria.
Knowledge-based TikTok videos help ease fears about gynecological checkups
No longer just pet videos and pranks, short-form videos are utilized more and more to share health information. Doctors and researchers are taking to social media networks themselves to encourage regular screenings for disease.
Genetic mutation linked to iron deficiency in Crohn’s disease patients
A study led by biomedical scientists at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine shows how a genetic mutation associated with Crohn’s disease can worsen iron deficiency and anemia—one of the most common complications experienced by patients with inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD.