Doctors engage the public by bringing a human side to social media
Presenting their ‘human self’ as well as their ‘professional self’ allows doctors to role model healthy behaviours for peers and
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Heat waves can be deadly for older adults: An aging global population and rising temperatures mean millions are at risk, as Asia is experiencing
Older adults face health risks from high heat for many reasons, including medications. AP Photo/Manu Fernandez A deadly heat wave
Heat waves can be deadly for older adults: An aging global population and rising temperatures mean millions are at risk, as India is experiencing
Older adults face health risks from high heat for many reasons, including medications. AP Photo/Manu Fernandez A deadly heat wave
Heat waves can be deadly for older adults: An aging global population and rising temperatures mean millions are at risk
Older adults face health risks from high heat for many reasons, including medications. AP Photo/Manu Fernandez A deadly heat wave
Pets give companionship, cuddles and joy – and also unavoidable stresses
Pets can bring joy and companionship, as well as financial worries, loss and logistical challenges. Dann Tardif/Stone via Getty Images
More military veterans and active duty service members are dying by suicide than in battle – understanding why can help with prevention
Active duty service members and veterans experience unique stresses that can lead to suicide. MivPiv/iStock via Getty Images Plus Although
A dangerous diagnosis: How ‘excited delirium’ shapes police perception
In November 2022, Abdullah Darwich, a nonverbal autistic 19-year-old left his home in Mississauga, Ont. He made his way to
Alcohol use disorder can be treated with an array of medications – but few people have heard of them
Drugs used to treat alcohol use disorder have been on the market for decades but are rarely prescribed. Krit of
Cancer drug pollution is a growing global concern
Cytostatic drugs help treat a range of cancers but may also pose a threat to ecosystems. (Shutterstock) As incidence of
Climate change is a new hurdle for children’s physical activity levels in Canada
While climate change presents obstacles for children’s physical activity levels, there are ways to help children and youth stay active