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Is the pandemic over? We asked an economist, an education expert and a public health scholar their views

President Joe Biden’s declaration that “the pandemic is over” raised eyebrows and the hackles of some experts who think such messaging could be premature and counterproductive....

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Canada must take action now on dementia: Recommendations to help lower risks in an aging population

There is a great deal of sobering news for Canadians in the Alzheimer Society of Canada’s new study. The recently released first volume of Navigating the...

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Alzheimer’s patients worldwide may reach 139M by 2050

ANKARA – The number of Alzheimer’s patients in the world may reach 139 million by 2050, the latest report of the World Health Organization (WHO) revealed. There...

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We can’t solve Australia’s mental health emergency if we don’t train enough psychologists. Here are 5 fixes

Almost 50% of Australians experience mental illness in their lifetime, costing our economy up to A$220 billion annually, according to pre-pandemic figures. The full impact of...

Health4 years ago

Medicaid enrollment soared by 25% during the COVID-19 pandemic – but a big decline could happen soon

CC BY-ND Medicaid, the government-funded U.S. health insurer for people with low incomes, grew by about 25% between February 2020 and May 2022 as policies adopted...

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For Canadians with disabilities, multiple types of support were important during COVID-19

Canadians who lost their incomes and accumulated debt during COVID-19 are still struggling to recover financially. Between 2019 and 2022, one-third fewer Canadians said they had...

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Action on faulty vaginal mesh took too long, now women struggle to access mesh surgery that works

Last week, Johnson & Johnson reached a A$300 million settlement for two class actions brought by Australian women affected by complications from vaginal mesh products. The...

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Even mild COVID raises the chance of heart attack and stroke. What to know about the risks ahead

A concerning report recently published in Nature Medicine suggests even a mild case of COVID can increase the long-term risks of serious cardiovascular diseases such as...

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Alzheimer’s might not be primarily a brain disease. A new theory suggests it’s an autoimmune condition.

The pursuit of a cure for Alzheimer’s disease is becoming an increasingly competitive and contentious quest with recent years witnessing several important controversies. In July 2022,...

Canada News4 years ago

Canadian scientists made life-saving contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic

John Bergeron, McGill University This year, the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine will be awarded on Oct. 3. Canada will be in the spotlight again,...

Philippine Canadian Inquirer

Is the pandemic over? We asked an economist, an education expert and a public health scholar their views

Canada must take action now on dementia: Recommendations to help lower risks in an aging population

Alzheimer’s patients worldwide may reach 139M by 2050

We can’t solve Australia’s mental health emergency if we don’t train enough psychologists. Here are 5 fixes

Medicaid enrollment soared by 25% during the COVID-19 pandemic – but a big decline could happen soon

For Canadians with disabilities, multiple types of support were important during COVID-19

Action on faulty vaginal mesh took too long, now women struggle to access mesh surgery that works

Even mild COVID raises the chance of heart attack and stroke. What to know about the risks ahead

Alzheimer’s might not be primarily a brain disease. A new theory suggests it’s an autoimmune condition.

Canadian scientists made life-saving contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic

Maria in Vancouver

The Sobering Reality of Growing Old

Dr. David Suzuki’s Legacy: A Celebration at 90

What I Know Now About Motherhood

Age with Audacity

Spring Clean Your Body, Mind and Home

Hear Us Roar

The Real Rich

Love in the Afternoon of Life

Your Most Important Relationship is With Yourself

The 2016 Trend Made Me Reflect On My Past & Present

Events

Filipino Heritage Day in Canada on Parliament Hill

PH Consulate in Vancouver to hold mass for Lapu-Lapu Day victims

Six-week Filipino language school in Vancouver to kick off on April 18

Filipino Women Entrepreneurs 2.0

Lapu-Lapu Day of Togetherness to push through despite protests

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