Why chromium is considered an essential nutrient, despite having no proven health benefits
You might best know chromium as a bright, shiny metal used in bathroom and kitchen fittings. But is it also
Author: Health
How alcohol contributes to the epidemic of liver disease
Research has revealed a steep increase in liver disease in recent years. Meanwhile, there is growing evidence of health harms
Why a study claiming vaccines cause chronic illness is severely flawed – a biostatistician explains the biases and unsupported conclusions
At a Senate hearing on Sept. 9, 2025, on the corruption of science, witnesses presented an unpublished study that made
What parents need to know about Tylenol, autism and the difference between finding a link and finding a cause in scientific research
Claims from the Trump White House about links between use of the painkiller acetaminophen – often sold under the brand
People with schizophrenia were hit hard by B.C.’s deadly 2021 heat dome
In June 2021, British Columbia experienced an extreme climate event. A heat dome trapped hot air over the province, pushing
Some new drugs aren’t actually ‘new’ – pharmaceutical companies exploit patents and raise prices for patients, but data transparency can help protect innovation
Pharmaceutical innovation saves lives. But not every “new” drug is truly new. Patents are designed to reward breakthrough inventions by
Mindfulness won’t burn calories, but it might help you stick with your health goals
Most people know roughly what kind of lifestyle they should be living to stay healthy. Think regular exercise, a balanced
Kids in child care need healthy movement — and guidelines can improve their health
Healthy movement behaviours support young children’s physical, mental and social development, and shape lifelong habits. These habits include engaging in
Vaccine mandates misinformation: 2 experts explain the true role of slavery and racism in the history of public health policy – and the growing threat ignorance poses today
On Sept. 3, 2025, Florida announced its plans to be the first state to eliminate vaccine mandates for its citizens,
How Indigenous-led health education in remote communities can make reconciliation real
If Canada is serious about reconciliation, it must change how it trains health professionals. Right now, too few Indigenous doctors,