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Black People With Cancer Have Poorer Covid-19 Outcomes

Black patients were more likely to be prescribed treatments for Covid-19 which were ultimately found to not work.

England Reports Case Of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever

The disease is carried by infected ticks and was found in a woman who had recently traveled to the U.K. from central Asia.

Covid-19 Doubles Risk Of Pregnancy Complications

Those who had the virus during pregnancy were more likely to experience a range of negative outcomes, including premature birth.

Covid-19 Can Cause Severe Croup In Young Children Says New Study

Doctors warn that parents should consider seeking Covid-19 testing if a child has croup symptoms.

The Global Effort To Evacuate Children With Cancer From Ukraine

Children with cancer are being transferred to hospitals around the world, but many remain in Ukraine with dwindling supplies of drugs and supplies.

Positive Effects Of Alcohol On The Heart A “Myth” Says New Study

The study also found that even moderate drinking is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease.

Women Experience More Cancer Treatment Side Effects Than Men

Past research shows women experience more toxic side effects from chemotherapy than men and new study says that this also applies to newer, targeted treatments.

Canadian Physicians Can Now Prescribe Nature To Patients

Time spent in nature has been shown to have numerous benefits to physical and mental health.

Canada’s Hockey Team Play Entire Olympic Match With Masks On After Delayed Covid-19 Tests

Late Covid-19 testing results led to both teams wearing N95 masks on the ice after a one hour delay to the game.

Young Americans Are Dying At Higher Rates Than In Any Other Wealthy Country

Young people in the U.S. are less likely to make their 25th birthday than in any other high-income country, with poverty, gun crime and violence major causes.