Doctors Should Be Watching for Signs of Parkinson’s Post-COVID-19
Researchers warn that COVID-19’s effects on the central nervous system may cause a rise in the incidence of Parkinson’s disease…
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Study Says Transfusions Are a Safe Treatment for COVID-19
Blood plasma from those who have recovered from COVID-19 has proved effective in treating the illness A US trial has shown that plasma transfusions are a safe and effective treatment for COVID-19. On March 28, 2020, Houston Methodist medical…
Seniors Targeted in COVID-19 Relief Scam
Fraudsters have been charging seniors for help with Emergency Response Benefit applications By Erika Morris Vancouver seniors are being…
New Federal Aid
Seniors are getting a one-time top-up—and promises of more to come By Erika Morris If you’re receiving Old…
COVID-19 May Increase Stroke Risk
An international study of patients around the world has found links between COVID-19 and strokes Early studies involving COVID-19…
Researching the Pandemic’s Effect on Psychological Health
A new study will explore how older adults are coping with the COVID-19 crisis A long-term Canadian study of…
Get Your Sleep Back
How to restore your sleep if the pandemic is wearing on you If you’ve noticed that your sleep has…
Greyhound Buses on Hiatus
The company has cancelled all operations for the duration of the pandemic By Erika Morris After a 95% drop…
ER Visits Are Down During the Pandemic
If you have a medical emergency, you should go to the ER Fewer patients are presenting at emergency rooms…
Canadians Are Split Over COVID-19 Vaccine
When we finally have a vaccine, should it be mandatory? A COVID-19 vaccine is many months in the future,…
