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A journey from work to home is about more than just getting there – the psychological benefits of commuting that remote work doesn’t provide
Gridlock can be therapeutic. mikroman6/Moment via Getty ImagesFor most American workers who commute, the trip to and from the office...
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Dying to be seen: Why women’s risk for heart disease and stroke is still higher than men’s in Canada
Women continue to experience disparities in treatment and prevention of heart disease in comparison with other Canadians. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)Heart...
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Arfid: genetics a major factor in this little-known eating disorder – new research
The little-known eating disorder Arfid usually develops in childhood. Tatyana Soares/ ShutterstockAn estimated 1-5% of the world’s population suffer from...
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Lung cancer rates have decreased for the Marlboro Man, but have risen steeply for nonsmokers and young women – an oncologist explains why
Around 20% of women with lung cancer have never smoked. Mallika Wiriyathitipirn/EyeEm via Getty ImagesWhen many people think of an...
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Sugary drinks tax may be reducing obesity in girls but not boys – an expert explains what we know
Ann in the uk/ShutterstockThe introduction of the UK’s soft drinks industry levy, commonly known as the sugary drinks tax, was...
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Shin splints: an expert explains how to avoid them
Shin splints, better known as medial tibial stress syndrome, can be avoided. luckyraccoon/ ShutterstockSo you’re out for a leisurely jog...
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Sixteen-pound baby born in Brazil: here’s what increases the risk of giving birth to a giant baby
Zastolskiy Victor/ShutterstockA mother in Brazil recently gave birth to a two-foot-tall baby weighing 16lb (7.3kg). Angerson Santos was born via...
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As eligibility for MAID expands, the ethical implications of broad access to medically assisted death need a long, hard look
Given how quickly MAID eligibility has changed in Canada in the past six years, it is time we take a...
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Long COVID: a range of diets are said to help manage symptoms – here’s what the evidence tells us
Creative Cat Studio/ShutterstockMost people who contract COVID recover within a few weeks. But for some people, symptoms can develop later,...
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Ultra-processed foods – like cookies, chips, frozen meals and fast food – may contribute to cognitive decline
Surprisingly, even packaged foods that contain healthy components can qualify as ultra-processed. Jamie Grill Photography/Tetra Images via Getty ImagesScientists have...
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