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Face masks can save lives and help safely reopen communities

Despite all the political controversy about whether masks should be required or not, the science is clear: Face coverings tamp down the spread of...

Flu shot may help protect against heart attack, mini-stroke

Hospital patients at high risk for influenza had lower rates of death, heart attack, mini-stroke and cardiac arrest if they were vaccinated against flu...

New COVID-19 vaccine shows promise in protecting upper and lower airways

In a new study, researchers found that two doses of an experimental vaccine to prevent COVID-19 induced robust immune responses and rapidly controlled the...

Scientists find new way to help people quit cannabis

In a new study, researchers found that prescribed CBD could help people quit cannabis. They found that prescribed doses of the non-intoxicating constituent part of...

Heart injury seen in many people in early recovery from COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found many patients recently recovered from COVID-19 infection have signs of heart injury. The research was conducted by a team...

A big step toward blood test for Alzheimer’s disease

In a new study, researchers have developed a technique to detect minute amounts of a protein fragment linked to Alzheimer’s disease in the blood. The...

Even milder COVID-19 can cause prolonged illness

In a new study, researchers found that even among persons with milder outpatient illness, COVID-19 can result in a prolonged illness. The research was conducted...

This study shows new treatment for severe dry eye disease

Sjögren’s Syndrome causes a patient’s white blood cells to attack the body’s tear and saliva glands, causing severe dry eyes and mouth. The dry and...

Autism linked to this mental disease, study shows

A recent study at University College London found that autistic traits in childhood come before behaviors characteristic of eating disorders, and so could be...

8 things to know about the worldwide hunt for a COVID-19 vaccine

With more than 100 teams around the world racing to find a vaccine against SARS-CoV-2, including three at the University of Alberta, what are...