public health

New Research Links the Type of Estrogen in Birth Control to Anxiety

The type of estrogen in hormonal birth control affects anxiety-like behaviors, with synthetic estrogen increasing anxiety in female rats more…

3 weeks ago

Marcos OKs adoption of national health objectives

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. approved the adoption of national objectives to strengthen the country’s health sector.In a statement on…

3 weeks ago

4 years later, COVID remains a year-round threat. Here’s why this virus isn’t seasonal quite yet

This story is part of CBC Health's Second Opinion, a weekly analysis of health and medical science news emailed to subscribers…

4 weeks ago

Scientists Identify 8 Lifestyle Factors That Can Slow Biological Aging

Recent research indicates that maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle can positively impact biological aging and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases…

4 weeks ago

Largest Ever Obesity Study Showcases Semaglutide’s Promise

Two major studies from a significant clinical trial involving over 17,000 adults report that semaglutide effectively reduces weight and waist…

1 month ago

Canadian scientists launch early warning system to spot traces of H5N1 bird flu in milk

It all started with a few text messages in late April.Several well-known Canadian scientists — Toronto-based infectious diseases specialist Dr.…

1 month ago

Toronto reports 523 opioid overdose deaths in 2023

Toronto's top doctor is calling the opioid overdose crisis a drug toxicity epidemic and is pushing for an empathetic health…

1 month ago

New Study Predicts Major Leap in Global Life Expectancy by 2050

The 2021 Global Burden of Disease Study forecasts a rise in global life expectancy by 2024-2050, driven by effective public…

1 month ago

New Study Reveals Shocking Mortality Rates Across the Globe

A Monash University study found heatwaves caused over 153,000 additional deaths per season from 1990 to 2019, with Asia most…

1 month ago

Federal panel lists 35 ‘plausible’ future threats to Canada and the world

In a new report, a think-tank within Employment and Social Development Canada cites 35 "plausible" global disruptions that could reshape Canada and the world…

1 month ago

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