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- Amelia Papadimitriou is studying to be a doctor at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Nicky Joseph and David Velasquez are studying medicine at Harvard Medical School.
- They outline a pilot program that uses health care interactions to help poor patients
Written by Dr. Parinita Kalita
The trend of self-medication among women — especially since they are told that they need some supplements once they have turned 30 like vitamins, minerals, iron, calcium, and proteins — is becoming increasingly popular as
Most people with untreated sleep apnea develop heart disease, and researchers have assumed that’s why they also have cognitive problems. But a small new study finds that obstructive sleep apnea itself is harming the brain, giving new urgency to recognizing
Colorectal cancer rates in younger people have surged in recent years. More troubling, most cases are diagnosed at an advanced stage and researchers aren’t sure what’s causing the cancers.
According to new statistics from the American Cancer Society, the proportion
Niagara Health says it’s set to eliminate after-hours emergency surgeries at the Welland, Ont., hospital starting Monday amid an anesthesiologist shortage.
The change means residents needing the emergency care in the evenings and on weekends will have to check into
An early study has shown keeping your gums and teeth healthy may have added benefits for your brain health.
Preliminary research, set to be presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference next week, suggests adults who are genetically
The City of Vancouver will be providing $2.8 million in funding to the local health authority to bolster the city’s mental health services, officials announced Sunday.
Major Ken Sim made the announcement at a news conference, saying most of the
Six community-based programs that support seniors in Peterborough, Ont., will receive a share of more than $116,000 in federal funding.
On Thursday at the Activity Haven Senior Centre, Kamal Khera, Canada’s minister of seniors, announced $116,881 will be shared among