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New research suggests that with high levels of vaccination and immunity from previous infections, COVID antivirals are no longer working as well.
Here’s how to sift through complicated studies without getting overwhelmed.
More than three-quarters of teachers said their university education left them poorly equipped to teach sexuality and consent education.
If you’ve got low back pain, you’ve probably heard the advice to go for a swim. Now the evidence shows they were right.
An ethics process must not become so preoccupied with the potential harm of participation that it overlooks the certain harm of exclusion.
A new study found each extra hour of bending forward at work raised a woman’s miscarriage risk by 36%. But there are reasons to be cautious of this finding.
Alcohol stimulates a hunger for protein. And if it’s not satisfied, it persists.
A toothbrush, some toothpaste and a few minutes of care can prevent a life‑threatening infection. That’s rare in modern medicine.
Canada must decide what kind of country it wants to be: One that generates new scientific knowledge, or one that waits for other nations’ discoveries.
The effectiveness of IBS diets isn’t just about food – it’s also determined by how the gut and brain work together.
This means less typical presentations of ADHD – such as in women and girls, quiet inattentive adults and high-achieving students – could be overlooked.
Children don’t need a flawless example of parents who never drink alcohol. But over time, they notice your choices about when, why and how much you drink.
A new review suggests exercise might not help osteoarthritis after all. But don’t write off exercise just yet. Here’s what you can do to ease the pain.
US science lost a great deal in 2025, including tens of billions of dollars of federal funding, entire research agencies and programs, and a generation of researchers.
Answering personal questions at the doctor’s office can help researchers recognize health problems and find effective interventions.
The design, atmosphere and management of nightlife venues can increase or decrease the risk of sexual harm, new research shows.
The new therapy is being hailed as a breakthrough. But the small study has some limitations – and hasn’t been peer-reviewed.
Managing multiple medications can be tricky, and comes with risks. Here’s what we can do about it.
Australia is increasingly settling refugees with disability. New research points to intersecting issues that help and hinder how they fare when they get here.
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