Vaccination
Medicago, GSK report positive COVID vaccine trial
Canada's Medicago and British pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline on Tuesday announced positive interim results for their COVID-19 vaccine candidate.
May 18, 2021
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Medical research
Your genetics influence how resilient you are to cold temperatures
Some people just aren't bothered by the cold, no matter how low the temperature dips. And the reason for this may be in a person's genes. Our new research shows that a common genetic variant in the skeletal muscle gene, ACTN3, ...
Feb 25, 2021
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Vaccination
Why the Johnson & Johnson vaccine could mark a turning point in the pandemic
Millions of people have received COVID-19 vaccines in the United States, but the information can be confusing. Johnson & Johnson is seeking emergency use authorization for its vaccine from the Food and Drug Administration. ...
Feb 15, 2021
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Overweight & Obesity
Cold weather exercise could burn more fat
If you want to burn fat this winter, take your exercise outdoors, researchers say.
Jan 7, 2021
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Health
How to care for your skin during radiation therapy
(HealthDay)—Proper skin care is crucial for cancer patients receiving radiation therapy, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) says.
Oct 21, 2020
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Cardiology
Study could show why heart events increase seasonally
A growing body of research suggests heart attacks, angina and other heart events increase during winter and summer.
Jul 2, 2020
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Diabetes
Brown, white and beige: understanding your body's different fat cells could help with weight loss
We know that carrying excess fat is bad for us and can contribute to a number of diseases, such as diabetes. But not all fat is created equal.
May 18, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How much do I need to clean at home?
It's a big ask to wipe down everything in sight to avoid bringing COVID-19 home, but having a strategy will keep it manageable, says a University of Alberta expert.
Apr 10, 2020
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Pediatrics
Keeping kids active despite the weather: Promoting outdoor activity all year round
Given the climate in much of Canada, cold, wet or snowy conditions are inescapable for many months of the year. And like it or not, weather and seasonality are a barrier to Canadian children engaging in physical activity. ...
Mar 16, 2020
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Cardiology
Caring for your heart is critical during the winter months
We may be starting the new year with mild temperatures, but we still have a long stretch of winter months ahead. As the temperatures inevitably turn more seasonable, it's important to keep up with your health, especially ...
Feb 11, 2020
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