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medicine is driven by discovery. this category translates complex studies and clinical trials into accessible insights. articles explain the "why" and "how" behind new treatments, keeping readers informed about the innovations shaping the future of canadian healthcare.

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side by side pictures of chloé savard and her microbiology art
meet the montreal microbiologist with a million instagram followers
woman leaning on a bridge with a water. feeling the heat and wiping sweat.
what does heat do to your body?
one confident lady contemplate outside the window at home with dreaming and thoughtful expression on face. portrait of adult female people in indoor thinking leisure activity alone with window light
mind blanking: this is what happens in your brain when you go blank
female athlete setting up smart watch before workout in a forest. beautiful asian sportswoman checking data on her gadget outdoor.
next-level health: wearables and apps redefining access to health care
nurse, doctor and man with blood pressure test in hospital for heart health or wellness. healthcare, hypertension consultation and medical physician with patient for examination with sphygmomanometer
opinion: nurses need genetics in 'their dna' to improve patient care
sad woman sitting by the river.
can genetic tweaks combat anxiety? new study suggests it’s possible
asian woman using cotton swab while doing coronavirus pcr test. woman takes coronavirus sample from her nose at home. woman at home using a nasal swab for covid-19. - stock photo
at-home health kits: pros, cons and everything you need to know
 
portrait of a young man and cocker spaniel enjoying time together. Сoncept of close friendship and love between dog and its owner, dog helping to overcome emotional or mental issues
can you smell sickness? study shows human scent can actually detect infection
doctor, woman and tablet for hospital, healthcare advice and support for results, exam and test on bed. senior expert or medical people on digital tech for clinic sign up, registration and consulting
the future of genomic testing in canada: the long-term impact and ethics of evolution
in control room doctor and radiologist discuss diagnosis while watching procedure and monitors showing brain scans results, in the background patient undergoes mri or ct scan procedure.
canada leading in healthcare research but challenges remain for bringing treatments to patients: dr. tom hudson
woman and man laying back to back in bed. woman looks upset.
post-ssri sexual dysfunction: anti-depressants side effects hurting intimate experiences
administrator in hospital archives
genomic testing and privacy: protecting patient data and confidentiality
skilled scientist conducting a blood test and wearing a uniform
what is genomic testing?: an introduction to personalized healthcare
cartoon of robot in hospital room
machado: ai has the power to transform health care for the better. but is losing the human touch too high a price?
woman with computer image of brain
why are women more at risk for alzheimer's disease than men?
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dr. megan macpherson
what is b.c.'s dr. megan macpherson going to do with $500,000?
poster with man with muscles
imagine if an injection could replace exercise?
kitchen interior
tiktok tuesday: we take on a potentially damaging #cleaninghack
watercolor apples pattern
apples treated with fungicides could be spreading a drug-resistant pathogen, researchers find
surreal art of robot with butterfly, freedom and hope concept idea, conceptual illustration
it's not age that kills you, it's disease. imagine if we could stop the disease?
light bulb rocket taking off
precision medicine is no longer just science fiction
micorscope is used by researcher who use her hands holding and adjusting
major study shows the need to improve how scientists approach early-stage cancer research
 
atom coming out of newspaper
journalists may be too careful in their coverage of science news
scared woman worried about virus in crowd
future infectious diseases: recent history shows we can never again be complacent about pathogens
mother and daughter sitting on sofa in living room telling secrets. mom and girl talking, parent character support child
trust comes when you admit what you don’t know – lessons from child development research
'stem cell clinics are an area of risk': a conversation with peter zandstra, recently named to the order of canada
missed target archery.
lessons learned, mistakes repeated: from hiv/aids to covid-19
limb-girdle muscular dystrophy treatments
research offers hope for people with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy
brooding watercolor of man lying awake as forest fire rages
doctors and nurses declare a climate and ecological ‘code red’ for b.c.
young woman with open mouth on white background
chronic cannabis smoking associated with central nervous system abnormalities
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spaceman pilot flying on spaceship on hyperspace background.
blood tests show signs of brain damage after space flight
women in underwear
smart bras, molecular imaging and genome sequencing: innovations take on breast cancer
3d isometric flat vector conceptual illustration of painkiller addiction, using antidepressants to get through a difficult time.
are antiviral pills to treat covid safe and effective?
gsk sotrovimab product shot 2
what is sotrovimab? an alberta physician explains how the new covid-19 drug approved by health canada works
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christopher labos: what we can learn from the hpv vaccine
newborn baby concept, asian baby boy
good gut bacteria in newborn boys equates to better cognition: study
spider web virus trap
'spider web' mechanism can trap and kill viruses
 
vaccine production
new hope for ramping up vaccine production
woman wearing mask in market
cash for covid: u.k. study pays people to get reinfected
spinach
a brave new world of plant cyborgs, spinach that emails
close up of eye
corneal transplant restores vision for 78-year-old
blood pressure
early parkinson's signs spotted in annual checkup
ibs foods
study may have solved the mystery of ibs trigger foods
spinal cord injury
new tech offers hope for spinal cord injuries
trump supporters
trump voters value dominance, not cooperation
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