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The COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on Albertans. Here’s how they’re faring now
A pedestrian wearing a mask crosses a street in Calgary in November 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh Michelle Maroto, University…
TB in children isn’t being controlled - it’s key to fighting the disease for everyone else
In many developing countries TB vaccination for children after birth is mandatory. Paul Kane/Getty Images Tom Nyirenda, Stellenbosch University; Alimuddin…
Beans are a favourite food in Nigeria - 4 safe ways to preserve them
Pius Utomi Ekpei/AFP via Getty Images Ismaila Aderolu, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta The beans known as oloyin in Yoruba,…
Pregnant during the pandemic: Long-term effects and the importance of social support
Results of a new study show the need for more, easily accessible mental health and social support services for pregnant…
Older adults with dementia but without close family: Who are they? And who cares for them?
More than eight per cent of study subjects were ‘kinless’ at the time of their dementia diagnosis. (Shutterstock) Janelle Taylor,…
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Nigeria has to step up biosecurity measures to check frequent bird flu outbreaks. Pius Utomi Ekpei/AFP via Getty Images Clement…
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