Healthy years are recovering more slowly as chronic diseases account for a growing share of deaths worldwide
Category: Health
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Ottawa proposes new cell tower rules that would limit public input
Ottawa says its proposed cell tower rules would streamline approvals. Critics say they limit public input and ignore possible health risks
Posted inCommentary
Op-Ed: Data make clear COVID-19 vaccines were a success
The Canadians injured by COVID-19 vaccines should be heard. But the data show vaccines were an indisputable success
Posted inHealth
‘Long overdue’: Social prescribing turns its focus to caregivers
Pilot projects indicate social prescribing benefits caregivers’ well-being, but it is unclear how much it reduces non-urgent doctor visits
Posted inHealth
‘Longevity economy’ fuels peptide boom
Some peptides are life-saving medicines. Others are anything but. Experts worry about the online spaces pushing unregulated peptides
Posted inCulture
The battle for boys’ attention
Some creators are trying to offer boys a healthy alternative to the manosphere. But competing with its reach and message can be difficult
Posted inHealth
At least a quarter of NFL players may get brain disease: study
In 2016 the NFL announced a $1-billion settlement to players suffering from dementia and other neurological conditions linked to concussions
Posted inHealth
Cancer vaccines are finally showing results. Can Canada deliver them?
A personalized cancer vaccine has shown promise against melanoma. But bringing the treatment to Canada could prove difficult
Posted inCommunity
‘Explosion of happiness’: Report shows how to reduce seniors’ social isolation
Social isolation increases risk for dementia, heart disease and death. Experts say reducing it does not have to be difficult
Posted inHealth
Mental illness is just one part of the homelessness crisis
A lack of affordable housing is the missing piece in Canada’s efforts to address homelessness, mental illness and addiction