A Vancouver Teen’s Mission to Bring Endometriosis Education to Schools
A Vancouver teenager is asking the federal government to improve public education about endometriosis, a condition that affects…
VA, HHS to increase psychedelic therapy research for PTSD, military-related mental health issues
The Departments of Veterans Affairs and Health and Human Services signed an agreement Monday to increase coordination on…
Mcmaster researchers develop targeted phage therapy for inflammatory bowel disease
A research team at McMaster University has developed a targeted approach to treating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) using…
‘I spent £80,000 to retrain’: why so many people are becoming therapists
Heather Darwall-Smith was happy in her career as an advertising art director when, at 29, a yoga retreat…
New framework redefines phage therapy for combating antimicrobial resistance
A new perspective article in Biocontaminant proposes a three-part evolutionary framework for using bacteriophages to better control antimicrobial…
First-in-class experimental CAR T-cell therapy shows promise against solid tumors
Researchers with the Charbonneau Cancer Institute at the University of Calgary and McMaster University have identified a unique…
Hypnotherapy cures food phobic who only ate potatoes for 40 years
A mom who could only eat potatoes, chips and mash for 40 years has been cured thanks to…
Statins may trigger muscle side effects by activating inflammatory danger signals
New experimental findings reveal how statins may push vulnerable muscle cells into a stress state, suggesting future strategies…
International survey highlights major gaps in cardio-oncology education
An international survey has highlighted major gaps in cardio-oncology training, despite its increasing clinical importance. These results were presented…
The Most Common Vaginal Infection Still Has No Explanation or Cure
For a couple of years in her late 30s, Nicole Donnelly went to walk-in clinics and saw doctors,…
What Scotland Can Teach Canada About Fixing Its Doctor Shortage
Scotland and Ontario have a lot to teach the rest of Canada about how to improve access to…
Seniors Who Stay in Their Homes Aren’t Just Happier. They Help Everyone
Low-income seniors in B.C. are required to pay one-third of their income to access supports that help keep…