Youth
A new study has shed light on the complex relationship between depressive symptoms and peer influence on tobacco use among young adults. The research, conducted by the University of Texas Austin, involved a longitudinal study of 4534 young adults across a 4.5-year period from 2014 to 2019. The findings
Youth
Researchers from Zhengzhou University published a study in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, investigating the relationship between childhood psychological maltreatment and depression in Chinese adolescents. The study, funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the MOE (Ministry of Education in China) Project of
Epidemics
As Pfizer-BioNTech announces its COVID-19 vaccine produces a robust antibody response in children aged 5 to 11, parents are facing an important decision: to vaccinate their children or not. With the news that the vaccine is poised for regulatory approval in the pediatric group, parents should consider the potential benefits
Epidemics
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has made a last-minute appeal to tens of thousands of unvaccinated healthcare workers in the state to get vaccinated against Covid-19 as the vaccine mandate deadline looms. The mandate, issued in August, requires all healthcare workers in hospitals and nursing homes to receive at least
Epidemics
The Canadian federal election campaign, called by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party, has been marked by a sense of distraction and partisan opportunism. Trudeau's decision to hold an election, despite the minority government not being at risk of falling, has resulted in a campaign that
Epidemics
Global progress on education, public health, and gender equality is at risk of being set back for years if governments and philanthropies do not invest more in vaccine distribution to poor nations, warn leaders from the Gates and Rockefeller Foundations. The call comes as President Biden plans to call for
Epidemics
The union representing RCMP officers in British Columbia has expressed concerns about the ability of its members to handle calls related to enforcing new provincial orders requiring business owners to verify proof of vaccination before serving customers. The new rules, scheduled to take effect on September 13, aim to encourage
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As classes resume next week, lead universities in Western Canada are still figuring out the logistics of their coronavirus vaccination and testing requirements for students, faculty, and staff. Despite the growing number of infections across the continent, universities are struggling to implement effective protocols, leaving many questions unanswered. Some institutions
Epidemics
The recent FDA's full approval of the BioNTech/Pfizer coronavirus vaccine has brought much-needed relief to the Biden administration, but it has also highlighted the urgency of accelerating the US vaccination rate. With fewer than half of America's 12- to 18-year-olds and only a third of
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As the Pfizer Covid-19 jab received full regulatory approval from the Food and Drug Administration on Monday, vaccine mandates are quickly becoming the norm in the US. Major companies, including Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase, are now requiring proof of vaccination from all staff and clients entering their offices, while
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As the federal election campaign gets underway, the three main party leaders – Justin Trudeau, Erin O'Toole, and Jagmeet Singh – are facing an unexpected set of challenges, including the Taliban's swift collapse in Afghanistan, a surprise electoral victory by the Progressive Conservatives in Nova Scotia, and a
Epidemics
As cases of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to rise and new variants emerge, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have worked closely with U.S. Territory (STT) governments, hospitals, healthcare systems, long-term care facilities, and local communities to address
