Health
Baby formula plant linked to US shortage resumes production
Production resumed Saturday at an Abbott Nutrition baby formula plant in the US whose closure helped fuel a crippling nationwide shortage.
Jun 4, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Study finds COVID-19 pandemic reduced breast, cervical, colorectal cancer screenings by millions in 2020
New findings led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) show the number of women in the United States who reported having a recent (in the past year) breast cancer or cervical cancer screening dropped by 2.13 ...
Jun 3, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Exercise amplifies immune attack on pancreatic cancer
Aerobic exercise reprograms the immune system to reduce pancreatic tumor growth and amplify the effects of immunotherapy, a new study finds.
Jun 2, 2022
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Health
Major uptick reported in cannabis vaping for all adolescents
Cannabis vaping is increasing as the most popular method of cannabis delivery among all adolescents in the U.S., as is the frequency of cannabis vaping, according to research at Columbia University Mailman School of Public ...
May 19, 2022
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Seniors living alone aren't as socially isolated as you might think
According to the 2016 census, a third of Canadians over 65 live alone. For people aged 85 and older, the figure is 56 percent for women and 29 percent for men.
Apr 27, 2022
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Faster diagnosis of frailty in seniors aging at home is key to helping them stay independent
In the next 10 years, the number of Canadians living with frailty will grow to more than two million. Frailty matters because it not only affects seniors' ability to function, but also puts their health at risk.
Apr 8, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
EXPLAINER: Why Pfizer needs time to make COVID-19 treatment
Pfizer's new COVID-19 treatment came with a catch when it debuted late last year: Supplies were limited, and it can take months to make the tablets.
Mar 2, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
South Korea to roll out Novavax COVID-19 vaccine next week
South Korea will begin offering Novavax Inc.'s COVID-19 vaccine at hospitals, nursing homes and public health centers next week, officials said, adding another tool to fight a fast-developing omicron surge.
Feb 10, 2022
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Neuroscience
Doll play prompts children to talk about others' thoughts and emotions
Playing with dolls can prompt children to talk about others' thoughts and emotions, according to the latest findings of a multi-year study from neuroscientists at Cardiff University.
Feb 8, 2022
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Co-housing and dementia villages: Social innovations offer alternatives for long-term care
COVID-19 has amplified existing cracks in the long-term care (LTC) system in Canada. We need socially innovative solutions to help seniors age safely and with dignity.
Jan 24, 2022
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