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The illusion and implications of ‘just following the science’ COVID-19 messaging
In a recent special issue of the British Medical Journal (BMJ), commentators demanded accountability for Canada’s COVID-19 response in the...
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How your genes may determine whether you can be an endurance athlete
Endurance isn't the only type of fitness linked to genetics. Robert Kneschke/ ShutterstockFor some of us, no matter how consistently...
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Why homes often feel warmer than the thermostat suggests – and what to do about it
The temperature you feel on a hot, sunny day doesn't always match the thermostat. Catherine Falls Commercial/Moment via Getty ImagesPicture...
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Women’s World Cup: The epidemic of ACL tears in female soccer players is about more than just biology
Canada forward Janine Beckie watches after attempting a shot during the first half of a SheBelieves Cup women's soccer match...
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Migraine: A common headache disorder that is underdiagnosed and undertreated
In Canada, migraine affects 4.7 per cent of men and 11.8 per cent of women. (Shutterstock) Migraine is a common...
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Québec’s cultural awareness training makes flawed assumptions that do not prioritize the safety of Indigenous people
A protest demanding justice for Joyce Echaquan in Montréal in October 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes Québec’s Minister Responsible for...
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Opioids and cocaine are a deadly combination – and ‘polydrug’ deaths are rising
DedMityay/ShutterstockDrug deaths in the US involving both opioids and cocaine have increased dramatically in the past decade, according to a...
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Trans youth are significantly more likely to attempt suicide when gender dysphoria is met with conversion therapy than with hormone treatment
Trans teens living in a supportive family environment have a lower risk of attempting suicide or running away from home....
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Why it’s bad to always suck your stomach in
It's uncertain how many people globally have 'hourglass syndrome'. ADragan/ ShutterstockOur abdominal muscles are among the hardest-working muscles in the...
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Inquiry must assess how Canada’s fragmented COVID-19 response lost the public’s trust
It is clear that some public trust in public health, science and government has been lost in Canada and around...
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