Mar 17, 2020 16:34 pm UTC| Politics Health
As U.S. health authorities and officials are doing their best to combat the spread of the coronavirus in the country, former President Barack Obama expressed his gratitude to all health workers and professionals on the...
Keeping kids active despite the weather: Promoting outdoor activity all year round
Mar 16, 2020 15:19 pm UTC| Health
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....
Vodka won't protect you from coronavirus, and 4 other things to know about hand sanitizer
Mar 16, 2020 06:40 am UTC| Health
Editors note: As concern about coronavirus grows, hand sanitizer is in high demand. Biologist Jeffrey Gardner explains why alcohol is a key ingredient in hand sanitizer, and why he doesnt recommend making your own supply...
Should I test my gut microbes to improve my health?
Mar 16, 2020 06:24 am UTC| Health
People are paying hundreds of dollars to have their gut microbes analysed, hoping the insights will allow them to adjust their diet and improve their health. But these testing services are based on science thats still...
How coronavirus is upsetting the blood supply chain
Mar 15, 2020 16:33 pm UTC| Health
The coronavirus, which causes the disease COVID-19, has created enormous anxiety, uncertainty, and disruption to our lives. Much has already been written about potential shortages of medicines and face masks, but little...
Coronavirus and the NHS: a big dose of cash is welcome, but not enough on its own
Mar 15, 2020 16:22 pm UTC| Health
When the new UK chancellor, Rishi Sunak, unveiled his first budget, the novel coronavirus was inevitably front and centre of his plans. He laid out a 30 billion package of measures to contain the temporary disruption that...
Coronavirus: ten questions about self-isolation answered
Mar 15, 2020 16:22 pm UTC| Health
One of the strategies the British government will use to control the spread of COVID-19 is self-isolation. In case you are wondering exactly what self-isolation entails, we have provided ten question and answers. 1. Who...
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