Canadian entomologists have reported the first appearance of Aedes japonicus — an invasive, disease-carrying mosquito…
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Online cognitive behavioral therapy benefits people with depression, anxiety
Internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) combined with clinical care has been shown to benefit people…
Substantial differences in obstetric care for First Nations women in Canada
There are substantial differences in obstetric care provided to First Nations women compared with women…
Hunting down hidden dangers and health benefits of urban fruit
Forgotten trees from long lost orchards and 20th-century city landscaping are being rediscovered in urban…
Vitamin D pill a day may improve exercise performance and lower risk of heart disease
Taking vitamin D supplements can improve exercise performance and lower the risk of heart disease,…
Ancient pollen reveals droughts between Sierra Nevada glacier surges
Hidden below the surface of California’s Central Valley are pollen grains from the Pleistocene that…
‘Water on the knee’ could be early sign of Lyme disease
Spontaneous knee effusion, also known as ‘water on the knee,’ can be a primary symptom…
Detecting diabetes in a saliva sample with a smart phone
A new device provides immediate results and will be used for diagnosis of diabetes within…
Vampire bats’ saliva is specially evolved for blood-feeding
Researchers have said some of the venomous contents in the bats’ saliva likely evolved by…
Heat-activated ‘grenade’ to target cancer
Researchers have developed cancer drug-packed ‘grenades’ armed with heat sensitive triggers, allowing for treatment to…