‘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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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 PlusImagine the...
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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 ImagesA national conversation about...
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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...
Read moreJoe Biden’s refusal to step aside illustrates the political dangers of ‘death denial’
Given the Democratic Party’s belief that Donald Trump is a threat to democracy, it’s not surprising some are questioning why...
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Navigating mental health treatment options can be overwhelming – a clinical psychologist explains why it’s worth the effort
Many Americans are not getting the mental health care they need. SDI Productions/E+ via Getty ImagesThe percentage of Americans seeking...
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Alcohol consumption among teenagers: Parents need to set rules and not just talk about it
To reduce alcohol consumption among young people, parental rules are more effective than daily discussions. (Shutterstock)When it comes to talking...
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Ottawa should prioritize the health of all athletes, especially children
Shifting sport to Health Canada could transform the landscape of Canadian sports by addressing existing challenges and introducing a fresh...
Read moreDrug prohibition is fuelling the overdose crisis: Regulating drugs is the way out
Should heroin and cocaine be legally available to people who need and want them? If we are serious about stopping...
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Detroit’s legacy of housing inequity has caused long-term health impacts − these policies can help mitigate that harm
More than half of Detroiters rent Detroit's aging housing stock. Suzanne Tucker/Getty I,agesDetroiters who face rising rents, poor living conditions...
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