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New research suggests estrogen and progesterone could play role in opioid addiction and relapse
Neuroscientists are investigating how and when hormones affect the risk for relapse to prescription opioids. ArtistGNDphotography/E+ Collection via Getty ImagesAs...
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Why increasing Canada’s health budget for preventive and social care makes sense fiscally and medically
Community connectors are known by various titles such as community service workers, link workers or system navigators. They are specialists...
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Canada’s alcohol deficit: The public cost of alcohol outweighs government revenue
Some might see alcohol taxes and sales as a source of revenue for governments, but they might not consider the...
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A medical ‘right to repair’ can empower consumers — and save lives
Currently, there is only one government-authorized service provider in Ontario for wheelchair repairs. (Shutterstock)Imagine waiting weeks or months for your...
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Immigrant moms feel unsafe and unheard when seeking pregnancy care – here’s how they’d improve Philly’s health care system
Misinformation -- such as that a person needs a passport to receive medical attention -- can make immigrant moms reluctant...
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Abortion restrictions harm mental health, with low-income women hardest hit
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How medical schools can be more accountable to society through community connections
The need for relevant and responsive health-care that improves people’s health outcomes means that medical schools need to be accountable...
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The science behind Ariana Grande’s vocal metamorphosis
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‘I just want to keep playing:’ Why youth athletes under-report concussion symptoms
Concussion symptoms are often non-specific and may be attributed to something else, like dehydration or the heat, and young people...
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