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App could provide new way to track vaccine safety
Canadian researchers, including from BC Children’s Hospital, have launched a pilot study for tracking adverse events related to flu vaccine.
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What can parents do to support their teens in making healthy choices?
In Canada, obesity and overweight affect nearly 30 per cent of children aged 5-17. Health risks associated with obesity and overweight in this age group include type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, psychological issues (such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and behavioural disorders), asthma, sleep apnea, joint pain, and other conditions.
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Cutting off the supply lines of disease: Q&A with Dr. Seth Parker
The human body contains an extraordinary variety of cells from neurons to heart muscles to skin cells. While these cells play a wide-range of roles, they share the same need for nutrients, known as metabolites. Disruptions in the way metabolites are used and transported around the body underlie many childhood diseases and could be key…
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