Work-related health and safety issues must be paid for by employers, not the public
For employees, health in the workplace is essential precisely because we spend so much of our lives at work. For...
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Decriminalization failures show half measures are not enough to address drug use problems and the opioid crisis
Ottawa’s recent rejection of the City of Toronto’s request to decriminalize possession of controlled drugs is the latest shoe to...
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Louisiana reclassifies abortion pills as controlled, dangerous substances − here’s what that means
Misoprostol has a long history of safe and effective use. AP Photo/Allen G. BreedLouisiana’s governor signed a bill on May...
Read moreLouisiana set to reclassify abortion pills as controlled, dangerous substances − here’s what that means
Misoprostol has a long history of safe and effective use. AP Photo/Allen G. BreedLouisiana’s Legislature approved a bill on May...
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I want to keep my child safe from abuse − but research tells me I’m doing it wrong
Protecting your child may require some open − and difficult − conversations. shapecharge/E+ via Getty ImagesChild sexual abuse is uncomfortable...
Read moreThese tips can help keep you safe during a potentially severe 2024 wildfire season
The 2023 wildfire season was Canada’s worst on record. High temperatures and widespread drought fuelled over 6,600 fires, burning a...
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Vaping in schools: Ontario’s $30 million for surveillance and security won’t address student needs
We have a responsibility to interrogate EdTech and surveillance companies’ claims of offering technological solutions to complex social problems. (Shutterstock)Ontario’s...
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Doctors engage the public by bringing a human side to social media
Presenting their 'human self' as well as their 'professional self' allows doctors to role model healthy behaviours for peers and...
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Heat waves can be deadly for older adults: An aging global population and rising temperatures mean millions are at risk, as India is experiencing
Older adults face health risks from high heat for many reasons, including medications. AP Photo/Manu FernandezA deadly heat wave gripped...
Read moreHeat waves can be deadly for older adults: An aging global population and rising temperatures mean millions are at risk, as Asia is experiencing
Older adults face health risks from high heat for many reasons, including medications. AP Photo/Manu FernandezA deadly heat wave gripped...
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