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
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
Abortion restrictions harm mental health, with low-income women hardest hit
Abortion-rights supporters line up at a busy intersection in Scottsdale, Ariz. Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images People living in
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
The science behind Ariana Grande’s vocal metamorphosis
Grande performs during the 2024 Met Gala on May 6, 2024, in New York City. Kevin Mazur/MG24 via Getty Images
‘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
Toxoplasma is a common parasite that causes birth defects – but the US doesn’t screen for it during pregnancy
If you’re pregnant, you should pass the cat litter scoop to someone else. Oksana Nazarchuk/iStock via Getty Images Plus Imagine
Stricter monitoring of tween and teen internet use may not always be better
‘Problematic’ internet use is associated with mental health concerns like loneliness and depression. Fertnig/E+ via Getty Images A national conversation
Young children with disabilities are excluded from national physical activity monitoring. That needs to change.
New research shows that young children with disabilities have markedly low levels of physical activity, which means they are missing