Nitazenes are a powerful class of street drugs emerging across the US
Nitazenes, like this powder sample, are a class of synthetic opioids more potent than morphine and fentanyl. Joe Lamberti/The Washington...
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‘It is hijacking my brain’ – a team of experts found ways to help young people addicted to social media to cut the craving
Some young people spend hours a day on social media. ViewApart/iStock via Getty Images PlusMany people have compared the addictive...
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New study reveals four critical barriers to building healthier Canadian cities
Many streets around the globe are becoming increasingly inhospitable to children and the elderly due to compounding traffic and road...
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Addressing anti-Black racism is key to improving well-being of Black Canadians
Anti-Black racism continues to be a major determinant of poor health and social outcomes for Black Canadians. (Shutterstock)Anti-Black racism continues...
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Don’t let ‘FDA-approved’ or ‘patented’ in ads give you a false sense of security
Is that really a stamp of approval? iStock/Getty Images PlusIf you’ve ever reached for a bottle of moisturizer labeled “patented”...
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Recognizing when someone is having a seizure – and how you can help during those first critical moments
Seizures occur because of sudden and abnormal activity in the brain. koto_feja/E! via Getty ImagesApproximately 1 in 26 people develop...
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Global health research suffers from a power imbalance − decolonizing mentorship can help level the playing field
Effective collaboration requires addressing hierarchical mindsets. Maryna Terletska/Moment via Getty ImagesMentorship is a cornerstone of the infrastructure supporting global health....
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Family caregivers face financial burdens, isolation and limited resources − a social worker explains how to improve quality of life for this growing population
Family caregivers may be less likely to turn to others when they need their own support. Terry Vine/DigitalVision via Getty...
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Breastfeeding benefits mothers as much as babies, but public health messaging often only tells half of the story
Breastfeeding lowers the risk of diabetes as well as breast and ovarian cancers for mothers. Goodboy Picture Company/E+ via Getty...
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Black men’s mental health concerns are going unnoticed and unaddressed
There seems to be a lack of urgency to address the mental health concerns of Black men in Canada, which...
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