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Feeding patients the idea of exercise snacks
Everyone's talking about these little bursts of exercise that can make the work day healthier—but not just any exercise qualifies as a 'snack.'
European Medicines Agency pulls authorization for AstraZeneca’s COVID shot, at company’s request
AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine was first given the nod by the EMA in January 2021. Within weeks, however, concerns grew about the vaccine’s safety.

To make AI safe, governments must regulate data collection

Why not start thinking about what kinds of data are too risky to allow private companies to collect and analyze? Why not use considerations of human dignity or autonomy when deciding if certain kinds of data should even exist?
Antipsychotics associated with a wide range of adverse outcomes in dementia

Risks of a broad range of adverse outcomes need to be considered before prescribing antipsychotic drugs for people with dementia.
‘Prepared’: How Canada’s clinicians and scientists are looking ahead to the next potential pandemic

One of the 19 projects in the works is a national network of existing emergency departments and primary-care clinics, called Prepared.
How to decide: Stem cell transplant vs. non-transplant therapy in scleroderma

Conventional treatments catching up to effectiveness of autologous stem cells.
How cranberries can boost gut health

A small study found consuming the equivalent of about 60 grams of fresh cranberries a day saw a quick uptick in several important bacteria for a healthy gut.
U.S. has found H5N1 flu virus in milk—here’s why the risk to humans is likely low

To answer questions about the safety of drinking milk contaminated with the H5N1 virus, it is important to understand some basic biology of H5N1 and other related viruses.
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A wild orangutan used a medicinal plant to treat a wound, scientists say

‘It’s a single observation,’ said one biologist. ‘But often we learn about new behaviors by starting with a single observation.’

Feeding patients the idea of exercise snacks

European Medicines Agency pulls authorization for AstraZeneca’s COVID shot, at company’s request

To make AI safe, governments must regulate data collection

Antipsychotics associated with a wide range of adverse outcomes in dementia

‘Prepared’: How Canada’s clinicians and scientists are looking ahead to the next potential pandemic

How to decide: Stem cell transplant vs. non-transplant therapy in scleroderma

How cranberries can boost gut health

U.S. has found H5N1 flu virus in milk—here’s why the risk to humans is likely low

POLL: Should provinces collect race-based data during health card application and renewal?

A wild orangutan used a medicinal plant to treat a wound, scientists say