Dear politicians: to solve our food bank crisis, curb corporate greed and implement a basic income
Have you noticed the line ups for the food banks in your city? (Or have you had to join one?)...
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What does weight-inclusive health care mean? A dietitian explains what some providers are doing to end weight stigma
People living in larger bodies face constant discrimination and negative messages about their body weight. smartboy10/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty ImagesWeight-inclusive...
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Glyphosate, the active ingredient in the weedkiller Roundup, is showing up in pregnant women living near farm fields – that raises health concerns
As suburbs encroach on farmland, residents' risk of exposure to farm chemicals rises. Carly HylandLiving near farmland can significantly increase...
Read morePublic health errors: Why it’s crucial to understand what they are before assessing COVID-19 responses
Joe Vipond, a Canadian emergency room physician who was a strong supporter of masking during the pandemic, said in a...
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Endometriosis: It’s time to change the pattern of pain, stigma and barriers to diagnosis and treatment
The Government of Canada recently announced more than $1.6 million for endometriosis patients and research, the largest single investment in...
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Texas is suing Planned Parenthood for $1.8B over $10M in allegedly fraudulent services it rendered – a health care economist explains what’s going on
Texas authorities have long sought to kick Planned Parenthood out of the state. AP Photo/Eric GayPlanned Parenthood no longer provides...
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Native American mothers whose children have been separated from them experience a raw and ongoing grief that has no end
Native American children are still disproportionately represented in the U.S. child welfare system. grandriver/E+ via Getty ImagesNative American mothers whose...
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Who is still getting HIV in America? Medication is only half the fight – homing in on disparities can help get care to those who need it most
Access to life-saving HIV prevention medications varies by race and other sociodemographic factors. David Talukdar/Moment via Getty ImagesAs the globe...
Read moreMiniature organs on chips could revolutionize health-care research
To understand how bodies work, medical researchers and scientists have created mini models of organs, called organoids. This field of...
Read moreCOP28: How 7 policies could help save a billion lives by 2100
In a recent review of more than 180 peer-reviewed articles — which I conducted with fellow researcher Richard Parncutt —...
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