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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Florence Nightingale experienced her personal call to nursing at age 16 and ultimately became known as the “Lady with the
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Workplaces can help individuals with dyslexia not only adapt, but excel in their careers. (Shutterstock) Transitioning from university to the
Cardiac rehab is a proven but underused therapy in women, but tailored resources aim to change that
Fewer than half of 111 surveyed countries had cardiac rehab programs specifically for women. (Shutterstock) For women with cardiovascular disease,
Wildfire smoke is back – fires burning across Canada are already triggering US air quality alerts in the Midwest and Plains
Dozens of wildfires are burning across Canada in May 2024 and sending unhealthy smoke blowing into the northern U.S. again.
A promising new study could lead to a reduction in symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
People with ALS gradually lose the ability to perform voluntary movements due to a loss of communication between the nervous
How big food companies can do more to create healthier food environments
Healthy eating is challenging in our current food environment in Canada. When delicious, attractive, unhealthy foods are promoted, priced, and
Binge drinking is a growing public health crisis − a neurobiologist explains how research on alcohol use disorder has shifted
Since Amy Winehouse’s death in 2011, professionals have learned a great deal more about alcohol use disorder. Kevin Mazur/WireImage via