Russia sets another daily COVID-19 deaths record Russia on Wednesday reported another record of daily coronavirus deaths amid a slow vaccination rate and authorities' reluctance to tighten restrictions. Oct 13, 2021 0 15
Topical pain-killers more effective, safer than opioids for knee osteoarthritis pain Topical medication for pain relief is safer and more effective than opioids in treating knee osteoarthritis pain, according to a meta-analysis by Unity Health Toronto researchers. Oct 13, 2021 0 30
This is going to hurt: Charges for virus tests across Europe With France set to join Germany in charging for COVID tests in a bid to ramp up vaccinations, we look at how much they cost across Europe. Oct 13, 2021 0 5
Not as good as we want, not as bad as we've heard: Teen mental health during the pandemic Let's start with the obvious. Canada's youth are experiencing disruptions to their lives like few others in recent history. And the present school year has not started off in the direction we had hoped, with unstable COVID-19 ... Oct 13, 2021 0 5
Fears of 'chaos' as Italy adopts tough Covid pass regime Italy will require all workers to show a coronavirus health pass from Friday, one of the world's toughest anti-COVID regimes that has already sparked riots and which many fear will cause "chaos". Oct 13, 2021 0 7
FDA spells out lower sodium goals for food industry Food companies are coming under renewed pressure to use less salt after U.S. regulators spelled out long-awaited guidelines aimed at reducing sodium levels in dozens of foods including condiments, cereals, french fries and ... Oct 13, 2021 0 20
Cervical cancer screening is overused—and underused, as well Cervical cancer screening saves lives—no one disputes that. Oct 13, 2021 0 0
Pain relief without side effects with promising technique Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have developed a completely new stimulation method, using ultra-thin microelectrodes, to combat severe pain. This provides effective and personalized pain relief without the common ... Oct 13, 2021 0 248
Why it's time to treat medicinal cannabis as an alternative therapy, not a pharmaceutical The recent approval of two domestically produced cannabidiol (CBD) oil products—non-intoxicating cannabis compounds—may have provided new optimism to patients on cannabis prescriptions. Slow progress with product approvals ... Oct 13, 2021 0 23
Why you may be feeling anxious exiting lockdown As we begin to gradually reopen in New South Wales after more than 100 days in lockdown, friends and family joke about bringing notes with talking points when reconnecting—as we're all potentially feeling a little rusty ... Oct 13, 2021 0 0
