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Vaping in schools: Ontario’s $30 million for surveillance and security won’t address student needs
We have a responsibility to interrogate EdTech and surveillance companies’ claims of offering technological solutions to complex social problems. (Shutterstock)Ontario’s...
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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
Older adults face health risks from high heat for many reasons, including medications. AP Photo/Manu FernandezA deadly heat wave gripped...
Read moreHeat 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 FernandezA deadly heat wave gripped...
Read moreHeat 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 FernandezA deadly heat wave gripped...
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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 ImagesOwning...
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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 PlusAlthough service...
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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...
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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...
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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 cancer...
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