As wildfires become more frequent and intense, how will persistent smoke exposure affect long-term health?
Wildfire smoke has become a common feature of Canadian summers, fuelled by bigger, more intense and more frequent wildfires. In
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Hospital-acquired infections are rising – here’s how to protect yourself in health care settings
Whether a patient or visitor, hand hygiene while at the hospital is critical. Luis Alvarez/Digital Vision via Getty Images A
Vaccines tell a success story that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Trump forget – here are some key reminders
Many fatal childhood illnesses can be prevented with vaccination. Halfpoint Images/Moment via Getty Images Vaccinations have provided significant protection for
New treatments offer much-needed hope for patients suffering from chronic pain
New treatments for pain are on the horizon, but for many sufferers of chronic pain, they can’t arrive soon enough.
ADHD brains present unique challenges, but the condition is highly treatable − a primary care nurse practitioner with ADHD explains the science
ADHD is characterized by symptoms such as inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Nuthawut Somsuk/iStock / Getty Images Plus via Getty Images
Xylazine wounds are a growing crisis among drug users in Philly − a nurse explains potential causes and proper treatment
A volunteer registered nurse treats a xylazine-associated wound at a clinic in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia. Matt Rourke/AP Warning:
Cancer costs for Americans with private health insurance rose after the ACA rollout and fell for those with Medicaid
Cancer burdens your finances as well as your health — even if you’ve got insurance. OsakaWayne Studios/Moment via GettyImages Low-income
Transgender athletes face an uncertain future at the Olympics as reactionary policies gain ground
At the last Summer Olympics held in Tokyo, New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard made history as the first openly transgender
Pandemic effects linger, and art invites us to pause and behold distance, time and trauma
When I finished the manuscript for my book The Pause, which looked at the COVID-19 pandemic through the idea of
Debunking 5 myths about antidepressants
Some people may be hesitant to take antidepressants because of enduring myths about their use. (Shutterstock) During my work as