Thai food, living 'hygge'… What drives us to consume products from other cultures?

Oct 09, 2020 07:00 am UTC| Health

When was the last time you went out for a Thai meal, got items from the ethnic isle of a supermarket, wore a pashmina, or watched a foreign film? Many of us consume culturally-cued offerings, either recurrently or for...

Belly fat linked to higher risk of premature death, regardless of your weight

Oct 05, 2020 13:35 pm UTC| Health

Its well known that carrying extra fat around your waist can be harmful to your health, bringing greater risk of developing illnesses such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. But a recent study found that, regardless of...

Coronavirus: the three types of vaccine hesitancy authorities need to combat

Oct 05, 2020 13:30 pm UTC| Health

There are high hopes that one or, with any luck, several of the COVID-19 vaccines in development will bring an end to the pandemic. The most promising are often invoked in government briefings and by the media, with their...

Migrant Crisis Series

COVID-19 has hardened Canadian views on immigration

Oct 05, 2020 13:29 pm UTC| Health

With an aging and slow-growing population, Canada depends on immigration for economic and demographic growth. But the COVID-19 pandemic has effectively closed our borders and virtually halted the entry of...

Five COVID customs which emerged during lockdown

Oct 01, 2020 15:29 pm UTC| Health

For many people, the word folklore is synonymous with the past: beliefs at odds with contemporary society; myth and legend, even magic. It is true that folklore helps us learn about our ancestors and their lives. As we...

A COVID-19 vaccine may come without a needle, the latest vaccine to protect without jabbing

Oct 01, 2020 15:28 pm UTC| Health

Vaccines are traditionally administered with a needle, but this isnt the only way. For example, certain vaccines can be delivered orally, as a drop on the tongue, or via a jet-like device. Vaccines that appear...

COVID-19 cure: Scientists plan to develop 'self-spreading' coronavirus vaccine

Sep 28, 2020 12:27 pm UTC| Science Health

While some countries are already seeing progress in containing or the slowing down of the spread of the coronavirus, millions of people are still affected by COVID-19 elsewhere. As scientists ramp up efforts in developing...