The COVID-19 pandemic is of particular relevance to patients with obesity. Early clinical reports from China, Italy, and the US identified that age, hypertension, cardiac disease, and diabetes are... Read More
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On a recent road trip I had occasion to use a rest-stop washroom. As I washed my hands I noted the instructions above the sink encouraging hand washing to prevent influenza and other infectious... Read More
Since the overdose crisis was declared a public health emergency in 2016, nearly 14 000 Canadians have died as a result. Due to the number of fatal overdoses, BC’s life expectancy has fallen for the... Read More
Chronic exposure to air pollution is undoubtedly harmful; we are familiar with its associations with brain cancer, asthma, and cardiovascular disease. We are also well versed in the health benefits... Read More
An estimated 70 000 British Columbians have dementia.[1] Dementia has a deep impact on the lives of individuals with the diagnosis, but it also casts a large shadow over the lives of families,... Read More