We’ve reported many times over the years about the potentially detrimental effects of sitting too much, including dementia, joint pain and headaches. There’s even some evidence...
Wastewater surveillance hit the big time during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when officials started using this technique to monitor local virus levels. But my...
Photo: Canva The Canada West Swine Health Intelligence Network is warning pork producers in the region to immediately report pigs that display blisters or signs of...
TOPLINE: Semaglutide does not appear to increase the risk for postoperative pneumonia in diabetic patients undergoing elective surgery, a new study found. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a...
In September 2023, several people came down with dengue fever in Paris, France. The presence of this mosquito-borne disease was notable for two reasons. It was...
Immunisation is considered one of the most cost-effective public health interventions, saving millions of lives each year, and benefiting the health of the wider community through...
Swapping out time in front of the TV for physical activity might not sound like the most fun trade, but it is associated with significantly...
The Region of Waterloo Public Health officially paused weekly updates on the COVID-19 online dashboard June 1, 2024. (Photo by JC Gellidon.) Just as the province...
A $25m contribution is set to significantly advance cancer research at Queen’s University. With support from Murray and Cara Sinclair, the university will build research capacity...
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British Columbia (BC) could eliminate cervical cancer within the next 20 years if the province shifts from cytology to human papillomavirus (HPV)–based screening before the end...
The Mediterranean diet, named after the region that inspired it, has long been associated with better health. Now a new study highlights a 23 percent reduction...