The color of the phlegm from patients with the lung disease bronchiectasis can indicate the degree of inflammation in their lungs and predict their future outcomes, according to new research presented at the European Respiratory ...
Sep 9, 2023
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As health care teams worked tirelessly to evacuate long-term care residents from wildfire-ravaged regions of B.C. and the Northwest Territories, many older adults have been relocated far from home.
Aug 25, 2023
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People may assume that a COVID-19 infection protects them the next time they encounter the virus, but that's not necessarily true.
Aug 21, 2023
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Infant milestones can be a source both of pride and anxiety for a new parent. Baby's firsts—first tooth, first steps, first word—are moments of joy that many parents immediately compare with charts listing "normal" age ...
Aug 9, 2023
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Vicki Bickford is a professional caregiver, but lately she's been worried more and more about her own aging.
Jul 14, 2023
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If you have had a sharp pain shooting down one leg, you may be experiencing a condition called sciatica.
Jun 26, 2023
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Do low-calorie sweeteners help with weight management? And are they safe for long-term use?
Jun 8, 2023
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Patients who had heart attacks during the first COVID-19 lockdown in the UK and Spain are predicted to live 1.5 and 2 years less, respectively, than their pre-COVID counterparts. That's the finding of a study published in ...
Jun 7, 2023
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A new study has found that children with unemployed parents can be at increased risk of exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) such as child maltreatment and parental mental illness.
Jun 6, 2023
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Fungi are present on the skin of around 70% of the population, without causing harm or benefit. Some fungal infections, like athlete's foot, are minor. Others, like Candida albicans, can be deadly—especially for individuals ...
May 26, 2023
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