Steroid Proves Effective in Fighting COVID-19
A low-cost steroid has been shown to reduce deaths among critically ill patients A commonly used steroid called dexamethasone can…
Health & Wellness
The Pandemic Has Boosted Resilience, Not Loneliness
A US study has found that social distancing measures during lockdown haven’t led to more loneliness A study looking at psychological responses to the COVID-19 pandemic has found that social distancing measures haven’t contributed significantly to feelings of loneliness.…
Solutions for Men’s Skin
Here’s how to keep skin looking great as it ages By Lola Augustine Brown Men are lucky in that…
From Signs to Speech
A new high-tech glove can translate American Sign Language By Erika Morris American bioengineers have designed a new…
Nationwide Contact Tracing App to Come in July
The government is releasing a mobile phone app that tells you if you’ve been in contact with someone who has…
Health Canada Recalls Some Hand Sanitizers
Certain sanitizers are being pulled from the market for containing industrial-grade ethanol Health Canada has issued a wide recall…
The Diet That Works for You
The diet most likely to work for you is the one you’ll stick to If you’ve tried a popular diet…
Why Some Non-Smokers Get COPD While Many Smokers Don’t
Small airways in the lungs may help explain pulmonary disease in non-smokers The best-known risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)…
Google Maps Helps Commuters Avoid Crowds
Now you can find out if the bus or train you want to take is empty or full By Erika…
Users Give Virtual Health Care Two Thumbs Up
Most Canadians who have recently had virtual medical appointments say they were pleased with the experience. By Erika Morris With…