HEALTH

More than 14,000 Canadians died during the 2021–2022 time frame while waiting for surgery, diagnostic scans, or other medical services, according to a new report released on March 2 by SecondStreet, a non-profit think tank. Using the most recent government data from several provinces, the report found that 14,057 Canadians

Opioid Crisis Cost US Nearly $1.5 Trillion in 2020: Congressional Report
WASHINGTON — Fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic, the economic toll of the opioid addiction and overdose...

Europe’s Generic Drugmakers May Cut Output Due to Surging Energy Bills
FRANKFURT (Reuters) — Europe's drug makers have warned they may stop making some cheap generic medicines...

COVID Cases Continue Soaring in North Korea Despite Government ‘Declaring Victory’ Over Virus
COVID-19 cases continue spiking in North Korea as thousands are reportedly dying from starvation during...

10 Things Doctors Wish Patients Knew About Sleep
What are some of the top recommendations from doctors to people complaining about sleep issues, including...

10 Tips From Neuroscientists to Survive Work Days
With countless hours spent on screens, back-to-back meetings, and at a desk, how do neuroscientists tackle...

Research: Social Media Linked to Depression, Anxiety
According to DataReportal, 4.65 billion people, or 58.7 percent of the world’s population, used social...

How Drones are Changing Healthcare
Although drones are well known for their ability to capture beautiful high-resolution aerial videos and...

How Doctors Feel About Digital Healthcare
What are physician attitudes towards digital healthcare tools, and how have physician motivations and...

Do Multivitamins Slow Cognitive Decline?
Subjective cognitive decline (SCD), which is self-reported worsening or more frequent confusion or memory...