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Ethnicity, race and health equity: 3 lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the critical need for robust and equitable public health systems in Canada that address the...
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Psilocybin legislation is helping psychedelic drugs make a comeback – a drug researcher explains the challenges they face
Psilocybin mushrooms have been approved for therapeutic use in Oregon and Colorado. The Washington Post via Getty ImagesAn operations manager...
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Rape myths can affect jurors’ perceptions of sexual assault, and that needs to change
There are many reasons why victims of sexual assault may wait a long time before reporting sexual offences. (Shutterstock)In Canada,...
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Underfunded and unstudied: The need for Red River Métis health research funding
Despite ongoing oppression by the settler state, the Red River Métis are often overlooked in federal settlement agreements involving Canada’s...
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Changes to U.S. dog import regulations: What they are and why they matter for dogs and for people
The CDC revised its proposed changes, which would have required validation from a vet, to require only a simple form....
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Portraits of dementia in Indian cinema raise important conversations about the condition
Soumitra Chatterjee and Swatilekha Sengupta star in the film 'Belashuru.' (Windows Production)Movies can be effective media for spreading health information....
Read moreSupervised inhalation is a necessary intervention in the drug poisoning crisis
All safe consumption sites should receive government funding for supervised inhalation. This way, the growing number of people who inhale...
Read moreAs 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 ImagesA new...
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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 ImagesVaccinations have provided significant protection for the...
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