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Mosquitos in Toronto test positive for West Nile virus, but city says risk of infection is low
Toronto Public Health has confirmed some mosquitos in the city have tested positive for West Nile virus, but say the risk of infection is low if precautions are taken.
Did you know you can get a sunburn on your eyes? Here's why you need to take precautions
It's been a sunny summer so far and experts say while many people know to slap on sunscreen to protect their skin, they may not realize how important it is...
Dieting culture stole years of my life. Then, I unlocked the key to break free
After moving from South Africa as a child, Natasha Ngindi felt the pressure to fit in with Canadian beauty standards. She spent years dieting and cycling through weight loss and...
Contaminated salami that caused outbreak also sold in B.C. and Saskatchewan
Health officials added Saskatchewan and British Columbia to the list of provinces where salami and cacciatore products connected to a salmonella outbreak were distributed. Eighty-seven people have now gotten sick after...
This lab asks research volunteers to breathe in toxic fumes — and they do it willingly
As air quality worsens in Canada due to wildfire smoke, UBC's Air Pollution Exposure Lab is one of the only facilities of its kind in Canada gathering pinpoint data to...
Why are so many federal inmates dying shortly before their release date?
Data released by the Correctional Service of Canada to CBC through a freedom of information request showed the leading cause of death for inmates serving determinate sentences between January 2019 and...
Emergency departments in N.S. still struggling with closures
Many rural emergency departments in Nova Scotia lack the necessary staff to be able to maintain consistent operating hours.
Medication Abortion Using Telehealth Is As Safe As In-Person Care, Study Finds
Researchers find that medication abortion provided at home with a Zoom or text link to a medical provider is extremely safe and effective
Una temporada de incendios sin precedentes arrasa uno de los puntos calientes de biodiversidad de la Tierra
En Colombia han ardido más de 500 incendios, incluso en sus delicados y únicos humedales del altiplano, uno de los ecosistemas de más rápida evolución de la Tierra
People with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome May Have an "Exhausted" Immune System
A long-awaited study of people with ME/CFS revealed differences in their immune and nervous system. The findings may offer clues about long COVID
‘Something remarkable has happened’: Cancer treatments bolster evidence of a natural HIV cure
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Meet the diabetes researcher behind Barbie’s new pink (insulin) pumps
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‘Lazy’ authors? One in six scientific papers mischaracterize work they cite
In 1980, The New England Journal of Medicine ( NEJM ) published a five-sentence letter indicating the risk of opioid addiction was low when the drugs were prescribed for chronic pain. During...
New transplant techniques keep organ donors’ hearts healthy—even after they stop beating
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What might cancer treatment teach us about dealing with retinal disease?
Health What might cancer treatment teach us about dealing with retinal disease? Joan Miller’s innovative thinking led to therapies for macular degeneration that have helped millions, made her better leader Sy Boles Harvard...
What Americans say about loneliness
Health What Americans say about loneliness Illustrations by Liz Zonarich/Harvard Staff Sy Boles Harvard Staff Writer June 26, 2025 1 min read Quiz digs into data on major public health concern Research has...
An exercise drug?
Health An exercise drug? Christiane Wrann in her lab.Niles Singer/Harvard Staff Photographer Anna Lamb Harvard Staff Writer June 26, 2025 4 min read Researchers hope to harness the cognitive benefits of a workout...
Unlocking the promise of CAR-T
Health Unlocking the promise of CAR-T Alvin Powell Harvard Staff Writer June 30, 2025 long read Research across multiple fronts seeks to expand impact of a cancer therapy that has left patients and...
Who decides when doctors should retire?
Health Who decides when doctors should retire? Liz Mineo Harvard Staff Writer June 30, 2025 4 min read Expert in law, bioethics sees need for cognitive testing amid graying of nation’s physician workforce...
Riskier to know — or not to know — you’re predisposed to a disease?
Health Riskier to know — or not to know — you’re predisposed to a disease? ‘DNA isn’t a crystal ball for every kind of illness’ but potential benefits outweigh fears, says geneticist...
Mounting case against notion that boys are born better at math
Science & Tech Mounting case against notion that boys are born better at math Elizabeth Spelke studies French testing data, finds no gender gap until instruction begins Christy DeSmith Harvard Staff Writer July...
Why are women twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s as men?
Health Why are women twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s as men? Andrzej Wojcicki/Getty Images Alvin Powell Harvard Staff Writer July 7, 2025 7 min read Researchers focusing on chromosomes, menopause A neglected...
‘Have a healthy respect that nature sometimes bites back’
Health ‘Have a healthy respect that nature sometimes bites back’ It’s a bad year for ticks. Here are some precautions, and steps to take if you get bitten. Samantha Laine Perfas Harvard...
HIV resurgence
Health HIV resurgence Epidemiologist Jeff Imai-Eaton warns funding cuts could reverse decades of gains in prevention, care July 21, 2025 1 min read
Attack of the cells
Health Attack of the cells Duane Wesemann’s lab looks to body’s immune system to understand and treat disorders, allergies July 21, 2025 1 min read
Improving cancer care
Health Improving cancer care Nancy Keating’s team uses healthcare data to study access to treatment across populations July 21, 2025 1 min read
‘Miraculous’ treatments for more patients
Health ‘Miraculous’ treatments for more patients David Mooney’s team develops immunotherapies that work across many cancer types July 21, 2025 1 min read
‘It’s through research that we can live longer, healthier lives’
Health ‘It’s through research that we can live longer, healthier lives’ Harvard scientists discuss potential impacts of federal funding cuts — from U.S. brain drain to fewer medical breakthroughs July 21, 2025 1 min...