Biopsies confirm a breast cancer diagnosis after an abnormal mammogram – but structural racism may lead to lengthy delays
Black patients are more likely than other racial and ethnic groups to have a biopsy delay of 90 days or
$150M is not enough: Canada’s proposed Purdue Pharma settlement for opioid damages is paltry and won’t prevent future crises
OxyContin, an opioid drug heavily marketed by Purdue Pharma, is associated with billions of dollars of health-care costs in Canada
A prescription for health: City vegetable gardens produce more than just food
Community vegetable gardens, such as this one in Pickering, Ont., support health and should be seen as part of the
Exercise can reduce stress and improve sleep – particularly for women with breast cancer
Regulating cortisol levels simultaneously improves sleep quality. Rido/ Shutterstock When you’re suffering from stress, it can affect almost every aspect
ADHD drug shows promise in treating some symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease – new research
Noradrenergic drugs were shown to improve some brain function and feelings of apathy. Africa Studio/ Shutterstock The search for a
The human body has 37 trillion cells. If we can work out what they all do, the results could revolutionise healthcare
Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg with Moshe Biton (right) and Aviv Regev (left). The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is one of
How hot is too hot for the human body? Our lab found heat + humidity gets dangerous faster than many people realize
Long-term exposure to high heat can become lethal. Mark Wilson/Getty Images Heat waves are becoming supercharged as the climate changes
How much for an amputation or checkup? It takes a complex formula and a committee of doctors to set the price for every possible health care procedure
The price physicians charge for every surgery, checkup or other procedure has a precise formula behind it. Morsa Images/DigitalVision via
White children are especially likely to be overdiagnosed and overtreated for ADHD, according to a new study
Children with ADHD typically exhibit a combination of hyperactivity, inattentiveness and/or impulsive behavior. Klaus Vedfelt/Digital Vision via Getty Images The
How the tampon shortage is exacerbating period poverty in the US
Tampons are the latest product to be in scarce supply at U.S. stores. Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images) Tampons have