Health
Many parents lack the confidence to get their kids to exercise
If Canadian parents are going to get their kids to exercise more, they need more than just public awareness campaigns.
Sep 12, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
ZMapp antibody delivered by viral vector protects against Ebola infection
A new study comparing the effectiveness of individual ZMapp antibodies versus a cocktail of antibodies, administered to mice using recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV) delivery vectors, showed the ability to achieve ...
Mar 9, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Experimental Ebola vaccines well tolerated, immunogenic in phase 2 study
Two investigational vaccines designed to protect against Ebola virus disease were well-tolerated and induced an immune response among 1,000 vaccinated participants in the Phase 2 randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial ...
Feb 24, 2016
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HIV & AIDS
Men who have sex with men in small cities less likely to be tested for HIV
Men who live outside major Canadian cities and have sex with other men are less likely to get an HIV test than their metropolitan counterparts, a UBC study shows.
Jun 2, 2016
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Two experimental Ebola vaccines appear safe says US agency
Two experimental Ebola vaccines, tested in Liberia on more than 600 people in a phase 2 clinical trial appear to be safe, the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) said Thursday.
Mar 27, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Hospitals no longer must report COVID data to CDC, spotlighting clunky system
As COVID-19 swept over Phoebe Putney Health System and Southwest Georgia in the first days of the pandemic, residents and public health officials were desperate to know what patients had and how far it was spreading. The ...
May 9, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
What San Diego's Hepatitis A outbreak can teach us during COVID-19
In an age when many people get their news from social media, ensuring health information is communicated accurately and understood clearly is critical, especially during infectious disease outbreaks.
Oct 16, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Ebola vaccine trial begins in Sierra Leone
Thousands of healthcare workers in areas of Sierra Leone that are grappling with Ebola will now begin receiving an experimental vaccine against the often deadly virus, officials said Tuesday.
Apr 14, 2015
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Health
Guam governor supports legalizing pot for recreational use
Guam Gov. Eddie Calvo has proposed legalizing recreational marijuana on the island, with heavy taxation.
Dec 20, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
7 dead in spreading US meningitis outbreak
At least seven people have died and 91 have fallen ill in the United States in a worsening meningitis outbreak tied to a contaminated drug, updated figures showed Sunday.
Oct 8, 2012
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