Consumer Attitudes & Behavior

‘Never’ or just ‘not yet?’ How timing affects COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy
At this point in the pandemic (more than six months after most Canadian adults became eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine), should we declare this level of vaccination coverage as the “vaccine ceiling?”
POLL: How would you rate our coverage of Omicron?
During the Omicron wave, we’ve been operating under the assumption that most of our readers are all too acutely aware of the devastating effects of Omicron on the healthcare system and everyone in it.

Could CBD prevent COVID-19? Researchers call for clinical trials after promising results

Researchers are recommending clinical trials to study cannabidiol’s effects on SARS-CoV-2 after encouraging results in the laboratory and an association in a large cohort study.
Breaking up is hard to do: Study suggests living alone, failed relationships linked to inflammation in men

A study from Denmark found that men who had multiple break-ups and lived alone have higher concentrations of biomarkers of inflammation.
More than 330 Ontario schools report absence rates of 30% or higher

The province is no longer publishing information on COVID-19 cases in schools due a restricted testing policy but it is sharing data on absences online, whether or not they are related to the virus.
Early treatment could tame peanut allergies in small kids

The researchers gave increasing amounts of peanut protein powder to a group of toddlers to build up their tolerance for peanuts.
How you holding up? National survey aims to capture comprehensive picture of pharmacy's mental health

The 50-question survey, which should take about 15 minutes to complete, is the first step in the Canadian Pharmacists Association's newly launched mental health and wellness initiative.
COVID-19 diagnosis leads to decline in mobility and functioning in older adults

Canadian study shows non-hospitalized adults age 50+ with COVID-19 have higher risk of worsening mobility and physical function compared with those without COVID-19.
How do generations differ on what the healthcare system should most urgently improve?

The majority of Gen Z and Millennials surveyed want doctors to focus on improving mental health services but the majority of Gen X and Boomers surveyed want doctors to focus on improving wait times.
'Just' a quick physical: Why docs must stop minimizing their role with this one word

The word 'just' is the 66th most used word in the English language, writes Dalhousie University medical student Bridgette Chan. When its application minimizes doctors and patients, it's just no good.

‘Never’ or just ‘not yet?’ How timing affects COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy

POLL: How would you rate our coverage of Omicron?

Could CBD prevent COVID-19? Researchers call for clinical trials after promising results

Breaking up is hard to do: Study suggests living alone, failed relationships linked to inflammation in men

More than 330 Ontario schools report absence rates of 30% or higher

Early treatment could tame peanut allergies in small kids

How you holding up? National survey aims to capture comprehensive picture of pharmacy's mental health

COVID-19 diagnosis leads to decline in mobility and functioning in older adults

How do generations differ on what the healthcare system should most urgently improve?

'Just' a quick physical: Why docs must stop minimizing their role with this one word