The UK is enjoying real success with its COVID-19 vaccine coverage. Around 85% of adults (44.8 million people) have received one vaccine dose and 63% (33...
The scale of the illicit drug trade in the UK is immense. Last year, the first part of an independent review of the drugs trade found...
The increasing prevalence of new coronavirus variants is raising questions about how well protected those who’ve already had their COVID-19 shots are against evolving forms of...
Because COVID symptoms – fever, cough, aches – are similar to flu symptoms, it is tempting to compare the two. Indeed, the UK’s new health secretary,...
When describing their symptoms, medical history and health changes at a clinic or hospital, every patient is the storyteller of their own health. Good storytellers tend...
The Canadian Red Cross announced today the launch of the 18th annual giving campaign through Walmart Canada for disaster relief and preparedness. For the month of July,...
British Columbia | July 04, 2021Massive wildfires have triggered evacuations across British Columbia and the Red Cross is now accepting donations to support those affected. Wildfires...
The variant is rapidly outcompeting other versions of the coronavirus around the world Yet another coronavirus variant has public health officials around the globe scrambling to...
Late last year, I asked: is it safe to have more than one type of COVID-19 vaccine? A trial has now addressed that question, as well...
Canadian enthusiasm for COVID-19 vaccination is impressive. After repeated lockdowns, long separations from friends and family and economic losses, Canadians are lining up overnight at pop-up...