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Study links alcohol consumption to more severe nut allergy reaction

Published: 19 December 2024

Findings of a new study into severe allergic reactions offer a sobering warning to people allergic to tree nuts and, more broadly, could lead to quicker diagnoses in emergency care for people with...

New drug shows promise against Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Published: 16 December 2024

A novel drug holds promise for treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a rare genetic disorder that causes severe muscle degeneration....

Universal genetic testing of breast cancer patients could help many

Published: 9 December 2024

A new study demonstrates how universal genetic testing for breast cancer can ensure no patient is missed for advanced therapies.

Pregnancy enhances natural immunity to block severe flu

Published: 2 December 2024

91˿Ƶ scientists have discovered that pregnancy may trigger a natural immunity to boost protection against severe flu infection....

Researchers find design flaws and oversight issues in certain health apps, offer solutions for more effective tools

Published: 6 November 2024

AI-powered apps offering medical diagnoses at the click of a button are often limited by biased data and a lack of regulation, leading to inaccurate and unsafe health advice, a new study found.

Berry-flavoured may be more dangerous than non-flavoured vapes: study

Published: 4 November 2024

Berry-flavoured vapes can weaken the lungs’ natural defences, making it harder for the body to fight off infections, new research suggests....

Experts: Movember 2024

Published: 31 October 2024

Movember is an annual campaign held in November to raise awareness and funds for men’s health issues, including prostate and testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention.  ...

How vitamin D deficiency can lead to autoimmune diseases

Published: 21 October 2024

As Canadians brace for “vitamin D winter” – months when the sun’s angle is too low to produce the vitamin in the skin – a 91˿Ƶ study explains why vitamin D deficiency early in life is...

Parenting programs help kids, but provide insufficient support for parents, study finds

Published: 9 October 2024

Parenting programs that address both mental health and parenting skills can improve children’s development, but often fall short when it comes to offering effective mental-health support for...

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