Canada’s quick, painful descent into a culture of death
Canada has shifted gears from a culture of life to one of death, and is putting its foot to the pedal to accelerate the process with disturbing speed…
Muscle wasting syndrome cause of many cancer-related deaths
U of A project delves into how one growth hormone contributes to the problem and whether drugs can stop it…
Modelling the impact of restrictions to prepare for next public health crisis
U of A health economist leads team developing model to predict unintended consequences and advise decision-makers…
Five constructive ways to deal with problems, negativity
Talk to a trusted friend, begin a new hobby, exercise, seek professional help, meditate…
Research may help to accurately diagnose prostate cancer severity
A new research project could predict which men with prostate cancer are at risk of developing an aggressive form of the disease…
Long health-care wait times hurt Canadians in many ways
COVID-19 has exacerbated the problem but it’s not the primary cause of our wait-time crisis…
Dentists see more fractured teeth during pandemic
Dental offices are safe, says U of A periodontist who urges people not to put off appointments that would prevent problems…
Religion matters more than ever in the age of COVID-19
A new survey of spiritual hunger should cause authorities to consider houses of worship just as much an essential service as grocery stores are for our physical needs…
More nuanced approach urged in deciding who gets COVID-19 vaccine
Job site and neighbourhood risks should be taken into account when setting priorities, experts argue…
Safer source of islet cells targeted for people with Type 1 diabetes
U of A researchers are harnessing AI to analyze patients’ own cells to create islet cells for transplant…