Erectile disorder: How science is moving beyond viagraFranklin Calazana, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM); David Lafortune, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), and Éliane Dussault, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
Not getting enough physical activity may be harming your health: Here’s what being sedentary does to your bodyScott Lear, Simon Fraser University
World Immunization Week: Why postal codes shouldn’t determine RSV protection in CanadaSophie Webb, Simon Fraser University and Cora Constantinescu, University of Calgary
Why measuring dignity matters in Canada’s long-term care systemAndrea D. Foebel, University of Waterloo
How nanomedicine gets inside your cells and treats you from the inside outSuiyang Liao, University of British Columbia
Treating previously untreatable cancers: How CAR-T cell therapy could be made accessible to more patientsNolan Maugourd, Université Laval
Artificial intelligence and biology: AI’s potential for launching a novel era for health and medicineJames Colter, University of Calgary
Ontario is closing its supervised consumption sites, calling them a failure. So what counts as ‘success?’Daniel Eisenkraft Klein, Harvard University
What to know about shingles, a painful infection that vaccination can preventArushan Arulnamby, Toronto Metropolitan University and Samir Kumar Sinha, Toronto Metropolitan University
What are motor skills? Evidence-based ways to support children’s fine and gross motor developmentSophie M Phillips, Western University; Dan Jones, Teesside University, and Trish Tucker, Western University
When everyday tasks become harder: Early clues to Alzheimer’s diseaseMaryam Ghahremani, University of Calgary and Zahinoor Ismail, University of Calgary
When it comes to surgery, your doctor’s leadership skills play a crucial roleSteve Granger, Concordia University; Julian Barling, Queen's University, Ontario; Michaela Scanlon, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa, and Nick Turner, University of Calgary
We’re asking the wrong questions about women’s athletic performanceKurt Michael Downes, University of Windsor and Kevin Milne, University of Windsor
The case for combined events: How decathlon and heptathlon training could solve a crisis in youth sportKurt Michael Downes, University of Windsor and Kevin Milne, University of Windsor
Not just boys: The overlooked story of ADHD in women and girlsEmma A. Climie, University of Calgary and Brandy Callahan, University of Calgary
OpenAI’s safety pledges in the wake of Tumbler Ridge aren’t AI regulation — they’re surveillanceJean-Christophe Bélisle-Pipon, Simon Fraser University
Danger was flagged, but not reported: What the Tumbler Ridge tragedy reveals about Canada’s AI governance vacuumJean-Christophe Bélisle-Pipon, Simon Fraser University
The Pink Pill : New documentary exposes the long battle to bring Addyi — the first libido drug for women — to marketTreena Orchard, Western University
‘I felt like a specimen’ – New clinical recommendations aim to improve trauma-informed care in pelvic medicinePauline McDonagh Hull, University of Calgary; Krystyna Holland, University of Calgary, and Lauren Walker, University of Calgary
B.C.’s switch to permanent DST adds to the ‘perfect storm’ for poorer adolescent sleep and mental healthElizabeth Keys, University of British Columbia and Wendy Hall, University of British Columbia
Dogs can overdose too: Naloxone training can save pets’ lives as well as humansJennifer Loewen, University of Saskatchewan; Barbara Fornssler, University of Saskatchewan; Colleen Dell, University of Saskatchewan, and Maryellen Gibson, University of Saskatchewan
What treating Kashechewan evacuees reveals about Canada’s drinking water crisis: Policy failure is an Indigenous health issueJamaica Cass, Queen's University, Ontario
Why we ignore the warnings that could save usBrodie Ramin, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
The hidden enemy on Mount Kilimanjaro: Safely dealing with low oxygen at high altitudeStephen L Archer, Queen's University, Ontario
‘It’s chronic disease, stupid!’ The central challenge facing health careGeorge A Heckman, University of Waterloo and Robert McKelvie, Western University
Can the placenta predict schizophrenia risk? Lessons from prenatal cannabis exposureDaniel Hardy, Western University
Canada is a global leader in obesity care guidelines, so why are Canadians still waiting months for treatment at home?Muhammad Ilyas Nadeem, Concordia University; Cristina Sanza, Concordia University; Jessica Murphy, Concordia University, and Sylvia Santosa, Concordia University
Winter changes more than the weather — it changes how we connect. Here’s how to stay socially engagedKiffer George Card, Simon Fraser University
February is hard on ‘night owls’ in northern climates, but there are ways to copeErica Kilius, University of Northern British Columbia
What to do if someone’s choking: Evidence says begin with back blowsCody Dunne, University of Calgary; Andrew McRae, University of Calgary, and Khara Sauro, University of Calgary
Brain injury is almost 10 times more common in unhoused people. Addressing it is key to reducing homelessnessMauricio A. Garcia-Barrera, University of Victoria; Cole J. Kennedy, University of Victoria, and Grace C. Warren, University of Victoria
Big feelings: 5 ways parents can help kids learn to regulate their emotionsMarissa Nivison, University of Calgary; Gizem Keskin, University of Calgary, and Sheri Madigan, University of Calgary
Understanding the difference between apathy and depression can be lifesaving for people with brain disordersAderonke Agboji, University of Northern British Columbia and Fiona MacDonald, University of Northern British Columbia
The most prevalent disability in classrooms may be FASD — and supporting students is vitalTanya Joseph, Queen's University, Ontario
Black women’s health-care experiences remain marked by structural racism — here’s how institutions should move forwardElizabeth Kusi Appiah, University of Alberta and Elizabeth Papathanassoglou, University of Alberta
For women who live on the margins, health care is often out of reach. Here’s how we can build a bridge to accessSonia S Anand, McMaster University; Cathy Risdon, McMaster University, and Gina Ogilvie, University of British Columbia
Why drug approval in Canada should not rely on foreign regulatorsJoel Lexchin, University of Toronto; York University, Canada; University of Sydney
Ending dementia stigma could change its trajectory: Cancer’s history shows whySaskia Sivananthan, McGill University
Online harassment is silencing Canada’s health experts — institutions need to do more to protect themHeidi J. S. Tworek, University of British Columbia; Chris Tenove, University of British Columbia, and Netheena Neena Mathews, University of British Columbia
More dialogue, less debate: At an ‘Ethics Bowl,’ students learn to handle tough conversationsRackeb Tesfaye, Simon Fraser University and Nicolas Fillion, Simon Fraser University
From COVID to cancer: Why Canada’s RNA vaccine leadership matters more than everAnna Blakney, University of British Columbia and Pieter Cullis, University of British Columbia
Why Canada’s next big infrastructure investment should be in biomanufacturingMegan Levings, University of British Columbia and Robert A. Holt, Simon Fraser University
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
How the U.S. withdrawal from WHO could affect global health powers and disease threatsMitchell L. Hammond, Western University
The invisible bubbles that spread cancer could also help stop itVahé Nerguizian, École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS)
Dry January, T-breaks and the myth of willpower: An alternative reset in the New YearEric Andrew Collins, Western University
How low can you go (and still build muscle)? Why strength training matters at any ageTom Janssen, McMaster University and Matthew Lees, McMaster University
Everyday chemicals, global consequences: How disinfectants contribute to antimicrobial resistanceMilena Esser, McMaster University
Why we need to talk about the root causes of food insecurityJennifer 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 sayAlexandre Hudon, Université de Montréal
After Canada legalized cannabis, police caught more drunk driversMichael J. Armstrong, Brock University
Busting brain myths: The evolving story of menopause hormone therapy and cognitive healthZahinoor 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 uprightJean-Sébastien Blouin, University of British Columbia and Patrick A. Forbes, Erasmus University Medical Center
Immigrant women care workers keep Ontario’s home care afloat under exploitative conditionsNaomi Lightman, Toronto Metropolitan University
Disability rights are shaped by the narratives embedded in policies like the Accessible Canada Act and MAIDAlfiya Battalova, Royal Roads University
5 storybooks to help children navigate anxiety, plus resources for parentsColin King, Western University; Amy Rzezniczek, Western University, and Rachel Krahn, Western University
Silent cyber threats: How shadow AI could undermine Canada’s digital health defencesAbbas Yazdinejad, University of Regina and Jude Kong, University of Toronto
Tracking with care: The ethics of using location tracking technology with people living with dementiaMadalena Pamela Liougas, University of Toronto and Alisa Grigorovich, Brock University
Reconciliation without accountability is just talk — especially when it comes to Indigenous healthJamaica Cass, Queen's University, Ontario
Bringing the dance studio home can improve balance and reduce the risk of falls for older womenEmma Hsiaowen Chen, Concordia University
From post-partum depression to relationship woes: The importance of mental health after giving birthThomas Saïas, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
The CSA’s revised standard on respirators should help us all breathe easierDick Zoutman, Queen's University, Ontario; Julia M. Wright, Dalhousie University; Mark Ungrin, University of Calgary, and Ryan Tennant, University of Waterloo
Canada loses its official ‘measles-free’ status – and the US will follow soon, as vaccination rates fallKathryn H. Jacobsen, University of Richmond
How we’re tracking avian flu’s toll on wildlife across North AmericaDamien Joly, University of Saskatchewan
How two Canadian war amputees hiked 2,000 kilometres and shaped disability rights activismEric Story, Western University
In drug trials, lack of oversight of research ethics boards could put Canadian patients at riskJoel Lexchin, University of Toronto; York University, Canada; University of Sydney
4 research-backed ways to beat the winter blues in the colder monthsGio Dolcecore, Mount Royal University
Do dogs behave differently during an owner’s pregnancy? Many dog owners think soCatherine Reeve, Mount Saint Vincent University
How employers can promote physical activity among workers: 3 messages based on researchAviroop Biswas, University of Toronto
Canada still lacks universal paid sick leave — and that’s a public health problem as we approach flu seasonAlyssa Grocutt, University of Calgary; Julian Barling, Queen's University, Ontario, and Nick Turner, University of Calgary
The evidence is clear: National pharmacare for contraception can’t waitElizabeth 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
How wildfires and other climate disasters put health systems under extreme pressureBhavini Gohel, University of Calgary
Nobel medicine prize: How a hidden army in your body keeps you alive – and could help treat cancerJustin Stebbing, Anglia Ruskin University
Nobel laureate Shimon Sakaguchi on his immune system breakthrough – and the treatments he hopes it will unlockGemma Ware, The Conversation
Nobel prize awarded for discovery of immune system’s ‘security guards’Tracy Hussell, University of Manchester
How does your immune system stay balanced? A Nobel Prize-winning answerAimee Pugh Bernard, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Pet guardians are increasingly worried about the mental health of their dogs and catsRenata Roma, University of Saskatchewan
Pets don’t necessarily improve their owners’ well-beingChristophe Gagné, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) and Catherine Amiot, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
Autism is not a scare story: What parents need to know about medications in pregnancy, genetic risk and misleading headlinesSura Alwan, University of British Columbia
SHIELD: A simple, memorable model to help prevent Alzheimer’s disease and dementiaDonald Weaver, University of Toronto
Kids in child care need healthy movement — and guidelines can improve their healthSophie M Phillips, Western University and Trish Tucker, Western University
Children’s best interests should anchor Canada’s approach to their online privacyDavid Philpott, Memorial University of Newfoundland
How Indigenous-led health education in remote communities can make reconciliation realJamaica Cass, Queen's University, Ontario
How universities can become neuro-inclusive — and what can help autistic students thriveMegan Ames, University of Victoria and Carly McMorris, University of Calgary
Social media nutrition misinformation fuels food-based attachmentsPablo Arrona Cardoza, McGill University and Daiva Nielsen, McGill University
As back-to-school season approaches, Canadian employers are making a mistake by mandating workers back to the officeAndrea DeKeseredy, University of Alberta; Amy Kaler, University of Alberta, and Michelle Maroto, University of Alberta
Midlife adults are overextended with multiple rolesGail Low, MacEwan University and Gloria Gutman, Simon Fraser University
The hidden costs of cancer for young survivors is derailing their financial futuresGiancarlo Di Giuseppe, University of Toronto and Jason D. Pole, The University of Queensland
An excellent source of protein: Health, hype and hard truthsJames McKendry, University of British Columbia
Running is a substance-free pleasure that supports addiction recoveryStephanie Bogue Kerr, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa and Nicolas Moreau, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
How falling vaccination rates are fuelling the antibiotic resistance crisisRuchika Gupta, Western University
Chatbots can help clinicians become better communicators, and this could boost vaccine uptakeJaigris Hodson, Royal Roads University; David Rand, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and Heather Lanthorn, Duke University
Vaccine hesitancy: How social and technological issues converged to spawn mistrustEmanuele Blasioli, McMaster University and Elkafi Hassini, McMaster University
Combatting the measles threat means examining the reasons for declining vaccination ratesCatherine Carstairs, University of Guelph and Kathryn Hughes, University of Guelph
There is no known cure for ALS, but medical tourism exploits desperation for profitJudy Illes, University of British Columbia and Erik P Pioro, University of British Columbia
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a big threat to women’s health, but it’s still under-recognized, under-diagnosed and under-treatedJamie Benham, University of Calgary; Pauline McDonagh Hull, University of Calgary, and Robyn Vettese, University of Calgary
Women’s rugby is booming, but safety relies on borrowed assumptions from the men’s gameKathryn Dane, University of Calgary; Isla Shill, University of Edinburgh, and Stephen West, University of Calgary
Why more youth are landing in the ER with vomiting from cannabis useJamie Seabrook, Western University and Jason Gilliland, Western University
Family doctor crisis: 7 options to find the physicians Canada needsAnthony Sanfilippo, Queen's University, Ontario
Northern B.C. shows how big resource projects can strain rural health careGary N. Wilson, University of Northern British Columbia
Ultra-processed foods are everywhere — and they’re quietly raising health risksAngelina Baric, McMaster University and Anthea Christoforou, McMaster University
The leading risk factor for cancer isn’t what you thinkKristen Haase, University of British Columbia and Shabbir Alibhai, University of Toronto
Promoting social inclusion through pet companionshipRenata Roma, University of Saskatchewan and Christine Yvette Tardif-Williams, Brock University
Animal abuse often signals human abuse — should therapists be allowed to report it?Laleh Dadgardoust, University of Saskatchewan and Renata Roma, University of Saskatchewan
The overlooked bond: Why mental health professionals should ask questions about petsRenata Roma, University of Saskatchewan and Laleh Dadgardoust, University of Saskatchewan
It’s not just about hearing: Why getting help for hearing loss is also a psychological journeyBill Hodgetts, University of Alberta
Preventing urinary tract infections after menopause: What every woman should knowErin 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 womenJasper 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 hysterectomyErin A. Brennand, University of Calgary; Natalie V. Scime, University of Calgary, and Pauline McDonagh Hull, University of Calgary
Staying socially connected can help maintain healthy eating with age, especially for older womenAnnalijn I. Conklin, University of British Columbia; Gilciane Ceolin, University of British Columbia, and Sanaz Mehranfar, University of British Columbia
How diet can help prevent muscle injuries in over-50sPatricia Yárnoz Esquíroz, Universidad de Navarra
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
What and how you eat can increase the effects of GLP-1 without drugsMary J. Scourboutakos, Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University
Preserving muscle with GLP-1 weight loss drugs: Big deal or nothing to worry about?Stuart Phillips, McMaster University