Health – Views & Research – The Conversation

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Understanding the difference between apathy and depression can be lifesaving for people with brain disorders

Aderonke Agboji, University of Northern British Columbia and Fiona MacDonald, University of Northern British Columbia

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Tumbler Ridge shootings highlight the need for mental health support for survivors and their community

Margaret McKinnon, McMaster University

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What to do if someone’s choking: Evidence says begin with back blows

Cody Dunne, University of Calgary; Andrew McRae, University of Calgary, and Khara Sauro, University of Calgary

For women who live on the margins, health care is often out of reach. Here’s how we can build a bridge to access

Sonia S Anand, McMaster University; Cathy Risdon, McMaster University, and Gina Ogilvie, University of British Columbia

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Black women’s health-care experiences remain marked by structural racism — here’s how institutions should move forward

Elizabeth Kusi Appiah, University of Alberta and Elizabeth Papathanassoglou, University of Alberta

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February is hard on ‘night owls’ in northern climates, but there are ways to cope

Erica Kilius, University of Northern British Columbia

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Winter changes more than the weather — it changes how we connect. Here’s how to stay socially engaged

Kiffer George Card, Simon Fraser University

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What If I had Legs I’d Kick You tells us about mothering and thankless sacrifice

Billie Anderson, Western University

The most prevalent disability in classrooms may be FASD — and supporting students is vital

Tanya Joseph, Queen's University, Ontario

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Why drug approval in Canada should not rely on foreign regulators

Joel Lexchin, University of Toronto; York University, Canada; University of Sydney

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Ending dementia stigma could change its trajectory: Cancer’s history shows why

Saskia Sivananthan, McGill University

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Health and competence are shaping Trump’s presidency. What about his predecessors?

Ronald W. Pruessen, University of Toronto

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The mental edge that separates elite athletes from the rest

Mallory Terry, McMaster University

How the U.S. withdrawal from WHO could affect global health powers and disease threats

Mitchell L. Hammond, Western University

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The invisible bubbles that spread cancer could also help stop it

Vahé Nerguizian, École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS)

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At an ‘Ethics Bowl,’ students learn to handle tough conversations, including on immunization

Rackeb Tesfaye, Simon Fraser University and Nicolas Fillion, Simon Fraser University

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The flu is everywhere. So why aren’t Canadians getting vaccinated for viral illnesses?

Andrea DeKeseredy, University of Alberta; Amy Kaler, University of Alberta, and Michelle Maroto, University of Alberta

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2025 was the year protein ‘jumped the shark’

Stuart Phillips, McMaster University

Dry January, T-breaks and the myth of willpower: An alternative reset in the New Year

Eric Andrew Collins, Western University

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How low can you go (and still build muscle)? Why strength training matters at any age

Tom Janssen, McMaster University and Matthew Lees, McMaster University

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Your new health habit may be just a mental shift away

Mandi Baker, University of Manitoba

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Brightly coloured spray bottles and sponges

Everyday chemicals, global consequences: How disinfectants contribute to antimicrobial resistance

Milena Esser, McMaster University

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Why we need to talk about the root causes of food insecurity

Jennifer Black, University of British Columbia; Amanda White, Emily Carr University; Elaine Power, Queen's University, Ontario, and Jennifer Brady

Eating insects: A sustainable solution or an overhyped idea?

Nina Klioueva, Université de Montréal and Maude Perreault, Université de Montréal

Reports of ‘AI psychosis’ are emerging — here’s what a psychiatric clinician has to say

Alexandre Hudon, Université de Montréal

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After Canada legalized cannabis, police caught more drunk drivers

Michael J. Armstrong, Brock University

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Busting brain myths: The evolving story of menopause hormone therapy and cognitive health

Zahinoor Ismail, University of Calgary; Jasper Crockford, University of Calgary, and Maryam Ghahremani, University of Calgary

Novel ‘body-swap’ robot provides insights into how the brain keeps us upright

Jean-Sébastien Blouin, University of British Columbia and Patrick A. Forbes, Erasmus University Medical Center

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Immigrant women care workers keep Ontario’s home care afloat under exploitative conditions

Naomi Lightman, Toronto Metropolitan University

Two people on a path bordered by greenery; one using a cane and the other using a wheelchair

Disability rights are shaped by the narratives embedded in policies like the Accessible Canada Act and MAID

Alfiya Battalova, Royal Roads University

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5 storybooks to help children navigate anxiety, plus resources for parents

Colin King, Western University; Amy Rzezniczek, Western University, and Rachel Krahn, Western University

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Online harassment is silencing Canada’s health experts — institutions need to do more to protect them

Heidi J. S. Tworek, University of British Columbia; Chris Tenove, University of British Columbia, and Netheena Neena Mathews, University of British Columbia

Tracking with care: The ethics of using location tracking technology with people living with dementia

Madalena Pamela Liougas, University of Toronto and Alisa Grigorovich, Brock University

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Reconciliation without accountability is just talk — especially when it comes to Indigenous health

Jamaica Cass, Queen's University, Ontario

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A person typing on a keyboard with a stethoscope on the desk

Silent cyber threats: How shadow AI could undermine Canada’s digital health defences

Abbas Yazdinejad, University of Regina and Jude Kong, University of Toronto

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Why aging shouldn’t be classified as a disease

Ahmed Al-Juhany, University of Calgary

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Bringing the dance studio home can improve balance and reduce the risk of falls for older women

Emma Hsiaowen Chen, Concordia University

From post-partum depression to relationship woes: The importance of mental health after giving birth

Thomas Delawarde-SaÏas, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)

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The CSA’s revised standard on respirators should help us all breathe easier

Dick Zoutman, Queen's University, Ontario; Julia M. Wright, Dalhousie University; Mark Ungrin, University of Calgary, and Ryan Tennant, University of Waterloo

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First human bird-flu death from H5N5 – what you need to know

Ed Hutchinson, University of Glasgow

Canada loses its official ‘measles-free’ status – and the US will follow soon, as vaccination rates fall

Kathryn H. Jacobsen, University of Richmond

Young child with measles rash on their face

How we’re tracking avian flu’s toll on wildlife across North America

Damien Joly, University of Saskatchewan

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Men in overcoats in rows on steps, holding single crutches, many with an amputated leg.

How two Canadian war amputees hiked 2,000 kilometres and shaped disability rights activism

Eric Story, Western University

Mental health: The Blue Jay fan’s guide to dealing with feelings of despair and anguish

Craig Greenham, University of Windsor

A Black man in a white Blue Jays uniform looks dejected as the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate behind him.

In drug trials, lack of oversight of research ethics boards could put Canadian patients at risk

Joel Lexchin, University of Toronto; York University, Canada; University of Sydney

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4 research-backed ways to beat the winter blues in the colder months

Gio Dolcecore, Mount Royal University

Why Canada must transform its long-term care system

Denise Suzanne Cloutier, University of Victoria

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Do dogs behave differently during an owner’s pregnancy? Many dog owners think so

Catherine Reeve, Mount Saint Vincent University

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Struggling with closure? Here are some things you can try

Chantal M. Boucher, University of Windsor

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Why Canada’s next big infrastructure investment should be in biomanufacturing

Megan Levings, University of British Columbia and Robert A. Holt, Simon Fraser University

Canada still lacks universal paid sick leave — and that’s a public health problem as we approach flu season

Alyssa Grocutt, University of Calgary; Julian Barling, Queen's University, Ontario, and Nick Turner, University of Calgary

A woman wearing a face mask coughs into the crook of her elbow

How employers can promote physical activity among workers: 3 messages based on research

Aviroop Biswas, University of Toronto

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The evidence is clear: National pharmacare for contraception can’t wait

Elizabeth Nethery, University of British Columbia; Amanda Black, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa; Amanda K Downey, McMaster University; Laura Schummers, University of British Columbia, and Wendy V. Norman, University of British Columbia

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How wildfires and other climate disasters put health systems under extreme pressure

Bhavini Gohel, University of Calgary

Fancy dress contact lenses can cause infections, ulcers and even blindness. Here’s how to keep your eyes safe this Halloween

Sofía Rendo González, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela; Justo Arines, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, and Nery García Porta, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela

Is Halloween more trick than treat? The dangers of overeating sugar, liquorice and sherbet

Dan Baumgardt, University of Bristol

Five scary myths about sugar this Halloween – by a nutritionist

Rachel Woods, University of Lincoln

Nobel medicine prize: How a hidden army in your body keeps you alive – and could help treat cancer

Justin Stebbing, Anglia Ruskin University

Nobel laureate Shimon Sakaguchi on his immune system breakthrough – and the treatments he hopes it will unlock

Gemma Ware, The Conversation

Nobel prize awarded for discovery of immune system’s ‘security guards’

Tracy Hussell, University of Manchester

Portraits of the Nobel prize winners: Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi.

How does your immune system stay balanced? A Nobel Prize-winning answer

Aimee Pugh Bernard, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

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A woman holding a white and grey dog outdoors

Pet guardians are increasingly worried about the mental health of their dogs and cats

Renata Roma, University of Saskatchewan

Two ginger cats on a vet examining table, one looking straight at the camera.

Pets don’t necessarily improve their owners’ well-being

Christophe Gagné, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) and Catherine Amiot, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)

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Autism is not a scare story: What parents need to know about medications in pregnancy, genetic risk and misleading headlines

Sura Alwan, University of British Columbia

A shopping cart with several bottles in it, in the aisle of a liquor store

How alcohol contributes to the epidemic of liver disease

Timothy Naimi, University of Victoria

A woman in a tank top and sunglasses wearing a face mask. tall buildings by the water are seen behind her

Our AI model can help improve indoor ventilation during wildfire season

Hoda Khalil, Carleton University and Gabriel Wainer, Carleton University

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SHIELD: A simple, memorable model to help prevent Alzheimer’s disease and dementia

Donald Weaver, University of Toronto

Kids in child care need healthy movement — and guidelines can improve their health

Sophie M Phillips, Western University and Trish Tucker, Western University

A child in a tuque and snowsuit riding on a small orange toy outdoors.

Children’s best interests should anchor Canada’s approach to their online privacy

David Philpott, Memorial University of Newfoundland

Parents and kids seen crossing a crosswalk.

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How Indigenous-led health education in remote communities can make reconciliation real

Jamaica Cass, Queen's University, Ontario

How universities can become neuro-inclusive — and what can help autistic students thrive

Megan Ames, University of Victoria and Carly McMorris, University of Calgary

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Social media nutrition misinformation fuels food-based attachments

Pablo Arrona Cardoza, McGill University and Daiva Nielsen, McGill University

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We risk a deluge of AI-written ‘science’ pushing corporate interests – here’s what to do about it

David Comerford, University of Stirling

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Can meat really protect against cancer-related deaths, as a new study indicates?

Ahmed Elbediwy, Kingston University and Nadine Wehida, Kingston University

Man taking sausages off a barbecue grill.

As back-to-school season approaches, Canadian employers are making a mistake by mandating workers back to the office

Andrea DeKeseredy, University of Alberta; Amy Kaler, University of Alberta, and Michelle Maroto, University of Alberta

Midlife adults are overextended with multiple roles

Gail Low, MacEwan University and Gloria Gutman, Simon Fraser University

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The hidden costs of cancer for young survivors is derailing their financial futures

Giancarlo Di Giuseppe, University of Toronto and Jason D. Pole, The University of Queensland

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An excellent source of protein: Health, hype and hard truths

James McKendry, University of British Columbia

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A woman is silhouetted as she runs along the water front in North Vancouver, B.C.

Running is a substance-free pleasure that supports addiction recovery

Stephanie Bogue Kerr, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa and Nicolas Moreau, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa

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The creatine boom: Trends and facts about supplements and use

Scott Mills, University of Regina

Close-up of a child tilting their head back while gloved hands use a dropper to put a drop of oral vaccine in the child's mouth

It’s World Immunization Week. How prepared is Canada if vaccines are needed for a new pandemic?

Kelley Lee, Simon Fraser University; Ève Dubé, Université Laval; Janice E. Graham, Dalhousie University, and Noni MacDonald, Dalhousie University

From COVID to cancer: Why Canada’s RNA vaccine leadership matters more than ever

Anna Blakney, University of British Columbia and Pieter Cullis, University of British Columbia

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You can be exposed to PFAS through food, water, even swimming in lakes – new maps show how risk from ‘forever chemicals’ varies

Ruohao Zhang, Penn State; Jiameng Zheng, Louisiana State University ; Wendong Zhang, Cornell University, and Xibo Wan, University of Connecticut

Workplace injuries: Why immigrants take longer to recover

Daniel Côté, Université de Montréal

A man with a cast on his arm is lying in bed.

Do you really need a dental check-up and clean every 6 months?

Tan Nguyen, Deakin University and Santosh Tadakamadla, La Trobe University

Is your diet influencing your dreams? Here’s what our research says about food and nightmares

Jade Radke, University of British Columbia; Claudia Picard-Deland, Université de Montréal; Russell Arnold Powell, MacEwan University, and Tore Nielsen, Université de Montréal

Glass half empty? Nutrition studies shouldn’t just focus on what parents do wrong

Jennifer Black, University of British Columbia and Georgia Middleton, Flinders University

A child sitting at a table drinking a glass of milk

A sign reading 'If you have symptoms or have been in contact with someone who has measles STOP do not enter' outside a building entrace, with two people seen from behind

How falling vaccination rates are fuelling the antibiotic resistance crisis

Ruchika Gupta, Western University

Chatbots can help clinicians become better communicators, and this could boost vaccine uptake

Jaigris Hodson, Royal Roads University; David Rand, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and Heather Lanthorn, Duke University

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Vaccine hesitancy: How social and technological issues converged to spawn mistrust

Emanuele Blasioli, McMaster University and Elkafi Hassini, McMaster University

A girl in a face mask getting an injection from a health-care professional in a white coat and face mask

Combatting the measles threat means examining the reasons for declining vaccination rates

Catherine Carstairs, University of Guelph and Kathryn Hughes, University of Guelph

A doctor preparing a child's arm for an injection, with a parent in the background

Measles: A resurgent threat in Canada

Ruchika Gupta, Western University

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What Canadians need to know about West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne infection that can be life-threatening

Muhammad Morshed, University of British Columbia

Children run next to a building outdoors.

Our kids’ recess at school is essential to well-being and learning — and shouldn’t be scaled back

Lauren McNamara, Toronto Metropolitan University and Tracy Vaillancourt, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa

There is no known cure for ALS, but medical tourism exploits desperation for profit

Judy Illes, University of British Columbia and Erik P Pioro, University of British Columbia

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Canada’s new drug pricing guidelines are industry-friendly

Joel Lexchin, York University, Canada

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Sun advice from a skin cancer researcher and physician

Elaine McWhirter, McMaster University

The Great Lakes are powerful. Learning about ‘rip currents’ can help prevent drowning

Chris Houser, University of Waterloo

A sign in the foreground warning 'Danger Zone — No Swimming' while a person in the background prepares to jump into the water

I research rip currents where Cosby Show star Malcolm-Jamal Warner drowned. Here’s why they’re so deadly

Chris Houser, University of Waterloo

An aerial view of a beach with a rip current.

A woman in a plaid shirt looking out a window at a city street

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a big threat to women’s health, but it’s still under-recognized, under-diagnosed and under-treated

Jamie Benham, University of Calgary; Pauline McDonagh Hull, University of Calgary, and Robyn Vettese, University of Calgary

Want more orgasms? Choose a woman partner

Caroline Pukall, Queen's University, Ontario

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Women’s rugby is booming, but safety relies on borrowed assumptions from the men’s game

Kathryn Dane, University of Calgary; Isla Shill, University of Edinburgh, and Stephen West, University of Calgary

A woman in a red rugby uniform runs down a rugby pitch while holding the ball

Two women on paddleboards with smoky haze obscuring the horizon

Wildfire smoke and extreme heat can occur together: Preparing for the combined health effects of a hot, smoky future

Stephanie Cleland, Simon Fraser University

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Wildfire smoke can harm your brain, not just your lungs

Bhavini Gohel, University of Calgary and Muskaan Muse Laroyia, University of Calgary

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Why more youth are landing in the ER with vomiting from cannabis use

Jamie Seabrook, Western University and Jason Gilliland, Western University

ADHD in children: How to maintain family balance

Elisabeth Lefebvre, Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO)

A mother cuddles and smiles with a young boy.

Social media’s push for the perfect muscular body is fuelling a new form of disordered eating — and young men are most at risk

Alison Fixsen, University of Westminster

A teenage boy checks his bicep muscles in the mirror.

A woman in a white coat and stethoscope sitting across from a man with a ponytail, seen from behind.

Family doctor crisis: 7 options to find the physicians Canada needs

Anthony Sanfilippo, Queen's University, Ontario

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Northern B.C. shows how big resource projects can strain rural health care

Gary N. Wilson, University of Northern British Columbia

A woman seen from behind pushing a grocery cart down an aisle in a supermarket

Ultra-processed foods are everywhere — and they’re quietly raising health risks

Angelina Baric, McMaster University and Anthea Christoforou, McMaster University

A person seen near the produce section of a grocer.

The food affordability crisis is one reason governments need to step up for school food

Tina Moffat, McMaster University

The leading risk factor for cancer isn’t what you think

Kristen Haase, University of British Columbia and Shabbir Alibhai, University of Toronto

A doctor in a white coat consulting with an older woman

Joe Biden has advanced prostate cancer with a Gleason score of 9. What does this mean?

Sarah Diepstraten, WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) and John (Eddie) La Marca, WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research)

Google searches for information about cancer lead to targeted ads from alternative clinics

Alessandro Marcon, University of Alberta and Marco Zenone, University of British Columbia

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Words matter to people living with cancer. Here’s how verbal microaggressions affect their mental state

Madhu Neupane Bastola, Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Margo Louise Turnbull, Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Understanding and avoiding verbal microaggressions can help create a more inclusive environment for cancer patients.

Two people seen from behind, each holding a dog that is looking over their shoulder.

Do people really resemble their dogs?

Renata Roma, University of Saskatchewan

Promoting social inclusion through pet companionship

Renata Roma, University of Saskatchewan and Christine Yvette Tardif-Williams, Brock University

A Bernese mountain dog with its front paws dangling over the edge of a step

Animal abuse often signals human abuse — should therapists be allowed to report it?

Laleh Dadgardoust, University of Saskatchewan and Renata Roma, University of Saskatchewan

A close up of a black and white dog who looks from behind a metal fence

The overlooked bond: Why mental health professionals should ask questions about pets

Renata Roma, University of Saskatchewan and Laleh Dadgardoust, University of Saskatchewan

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It’s not just about hearing: Why getting help for hearing loss is also a psychological journey

Bill Hodgetts, University of Alberta

A man with gray hair and a mustache smiling and holding a cane

Maintaining mobility with aging means planning ahead

Brenda Vrkljan, McMaster University

A female doctor with a female patient with gray hair

Preventing urinary tract infections after menopause: What every woman should know

Erin A. Brennand, University of Calgary; Jayna Holroyd-Leduc, University of Calgary, and Pauline McDonagh Hull, University of Calgary

Menopause symptoms may be critical to understanding Alzheimer’s disease risk in women

Jasper Crockford, University of Calgary; Maryam Ghahremani, University of Calgary, and Zahinoor Ismail, University of Calgary

Women having surgery to treat pelvic organ prolapse don’t always need a hysterectomy

Erin A. Brennand, University of Calgary; Natalie V. Scime, University of Calgary, and Pauline McDonagh Hull, University of Calgary

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Staying socially connected can help maintain healthy eating with age, especially for older women

Annalijn I. Conklin, University of British Columbia; Gilciane Ceolin, University of British Columbia, and Sanaz Mehranfar, University of British Columbia

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How diet can help prevent muscle injuries in over-50s

Patricia Yárnoz Esquíroz, Universidad de Navarra

Woman wearing sports clothes eating a salad.

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Before the bump: Can pre-pregnancy planning affect child development?

Sabrina Faleschini, Université Laval and Ryan Van Lieshout, McMaster University

Infertility Support 101: What women want to hear (and what they don’t)

Ashley A Balsom, Memorial University of Newfoundland and Olivia Bishop, Memorial University of Newfoundland

A man and a woman on a sofa, looking at a pregnancy test and looking disappointed.

Stock photo of two blue semaglutide injector pens, a stethoscope and three apples

What and how you eat can increase the effects of GLP-1 without drugs

Mary J. Scourboutakos, Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University

Two blue medication pens, a stethoscope, a measuring tape and some random broccoli

Preserving muscle with GLP-1 weight loss drugs: Big deal or nothing to worry about?

Stuart Phillips, McMaster University

Ontario Chief Coroner reports raise concerns that MAID policy and practice focus on access rather than protection

Trudo Lemmens, University of Toronto

A doctor in green scrubs holds the hand of an older woman patient

Feeling anxious before surgery? Anxiety can harm healing but innovative mental health support could help

Renée El-Gabalawy, University of Manitoba

A woman stands in front a medical professional who is holding both hands vertically, palms up. In the foregrand is an x-ray machine.

Maple Leafs’ goalie Anthony Stolarz’s injury highlights concerns about concussions in ice hockey

Kewei Bian, Western University; Carter Goan, Western University; Emilie Anne Potts, Western University; Haojie Mao, Western University, and Sakib Ul Islam, Western University

A goalie in a blue jersey crouches in front of the goal on an ice rink as his mask falls off

Deadly blood clots, risky treatments: The high-stakes battle against deep vein thrombosis in sports and beyond

Peter Anthony Andrisani, McMaster University and Colin Kretz, McMaster University

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Two black and white photos, one of a man with a mustache and one of a woman with her hands folded and her gaze averted.

Should AD stand for Alzheimer’s disease, or for Auguste Deter, the patient whose case was first described?

Donald Weaver, University of Toronto

Wooden cutout of a human brain and several white tablets of different sizes

Curing Alzheimer’s disease: Magic bullet or magic shotgun blast?

Donald Weaver, University of Toronto

We should care more about emerging infectious diseases, and the tools we need to fight them

Idowu Olawoye, Western University

Microscopic view of avian influenza A H5N1 virus particles

Heeding the lessons of COVID-19 in the face of avian influenza

Matthew S Miller, McMaster University

Physician spending trends in Canada: Why increased costs may not mean more primary care services

Ruolz Ariste, Carleton University

A doctor with a mother and boy in an examination room

Why Canadian-trained doctors should be allowed to practise anywhere in Canada without additional licensing

Anthony Sanfilippo, Queen's University, Ontario and Neil Seeman, University of Toronto

How Donald Trump’s tariffs threaten Canadians’ access to prescription drugs

Joel Lexchin, York University, Canada

A man in a dark coat walking away from a small crowd of people, outdoors

Medicine’s over-generalization problem — and how AI might make things worse

Benjamin Chin-Yee, Western University and Uwe Peters, Utrecht University

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Myopia is a disease, not a refractive error — here’s what that means

Langis Michaud, Université de Montréal

A doctor in blue scrubs sitting with an overweight man in a medical gown, seem from behind

Beyond blame: The role of malfunctioning fat tissue in the disease of obesity

Muhammad Ilyas Nadeem, Concordia University; Cristina Sanza, Concordia University, and Sylvia Santosa, Concordia University

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Is no amount of alcohol safe? Understanding risks and public health guidelines

Scott Lear, Simon Fraser University

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Want to live longer and save money? Online app can help calculate your benefits from cutting back on alcohol

Timothy Naimi, University of Victoria and Peter Butt, University of Saskatchewan

4 steps to building a healthier relationship with your phone

Jamie Gruman, University of Guelph

A man sits at a desk looking at his phone.

Social connection is crucial to well-being: New public health guidelines aim to build healthier lives and communities

Kiffer George Card, Simon Fraser University

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The future looks bright: Study shows optimistic youth lead healthier lives

Eloïse Fairbank, Concordia University and James Borenstein-Laurie, Concordia University

A group of smiling teens taking a selfie

Ontario’s high-stakes bet on iGaming: Province profiting from online betting but at what cost to problem gambling?

Iris Monique Balodis, McMaster University; Andrew (Hyounsoo) Kim, Toronto Metropolitan University; Michael J. A. Wohl, Carleton University, and Nassim Tabri, Carleton University

A man watching a sports event on television and placing a bet on his phone