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Toilet rolls are harmful for your anus- Nigerian doctor warns
Nigerian medical personnel, Dr. Olufunmilayo, has warned against the use of toilet rolls to cleanup whenever one passes excreta. …
Myocarditis: COVID-19 is a much bigger risk to the heart than vaccination
Myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart muscle most commonly caused by a virus. (Shutterstock) Glen Pyle, University of Guelph…
Solving the puzzle of cystic fibrosis and its treatments is a Nobel Prize-worthy breakthrough
The discovery of the cystic fibrosis gene led to treatments and long-term survival for patients. (Shutterstock) John Bergeron, McGill University…
Co-housing and dementia villages: Social innovations offer alternatives for long-term care
Canada’s LTC can become a seamless, human-centered system that helps senior citizens get the care they need. (Shutterstock) Sarah Tranum,…
African cities, COVID and climate: public knowledge on urban planning is needed
A crowded marketplace amid the COVID-19 pandemic in Accra, Ghana. CHRISTIAN THOMPSON/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Patrick Brandful Cobbinah, The…
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How to use rapid testing to keep you and your family safe during the 2021 holiday season
Rapid antigen tests are easy to use and detect whether your body is shedding the SARS-CoV-2 virus. (AP Photo/Tsafrir Abayov) …
The discovery of insulin: a story of monstrous egos and toxic rivalries
Frederick Banting and John Macleod. Fisher Insulin Collection, Rare Book Library, University of Toronto. Kersten Hall, University of Leeds When…
Maternal and child healthcare isn’t reaching everyone in urban sub-Saharan Africa
People in poorer urban areas aren’t receiving the necessary healthcare. Shutterstock Amanuel Abajobir, African Population and Health Research Center; Estelle…
Mental health patients in Ghana share their stories about stigma and suffering
Mental health is still a taboo topic for most Ghanaian families. Wikimedia Commons Magnus Mfoafo-M'Carthy, Wilfrid Laurier University and Jeff…
