Why do some people resist flu treatment?
Jan 21, 2025
Researchers at the University of Alberta looked at conversations between pharmacists and patients before and after an educational intervention to find out why some people refuse recommended pneumococc
Strong as a 90 year-old
Jan 08, 2025
It is January. This month always gets us thinking about a fresh start. The new year is the perfect time to think about ways to stay healthy, and it’s a popular time to start a new physical or mental f
Protect yourself against the flu
Jan 08, 2025
Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness and, at times, death. The flu spreads mainly through droplets when people with flu cough,
Winter is for the birds
Jan 06, 2025
December heralds the start of winter, hosting the shortest day of the year, and the rise, away from the horizon, of the midday sun. It also is the beginning of the three-month period that typically ha
Looking after your vision
Jan 05, 2025
World Sight Day is the second Thursday of October has passed, but checking on your visual health is always in season. Even though eye care and vision loss are not always at the forefront of healthcare
Protein and colorectal cancer
Jan 04, 2025
In a pilot study, researchers asked patients with colorectal cancer to reach one of two daily levels of dietary protein. The results showed that even though the patients found it difficult to eat quit