Combating the over-medication of seniors
Seniors are particularly vulnerable to the effects of too many prescriptions…
Community-based programs can help reduce male suicide
In Canada, men account for three out of every four suicides – with seven men dying by suicide every day – but our support programs fall short…
Plant health a decidedly human issue
Climate change knows no borders and neither should science. And when it comes to plant science, Canada is a force to be reckoned with…
The obese may be environmentalists next shaming target
Public shaming may reach a new low by looking at how much we eat…
USMCA will stunt potentially lifesaving innovation
The new trade agreement represents progress for international trade, but crucially, it weakens protections for the biopharma industry…
Mentorship programs for troubled youth foster respect for others
Canadian governments should be investing in youth mentorship programs to help build an inclusive, supportive and more progressive society…
The power of the placebo effect
A patient sometimes perceives a positive result, even from a fake drug…
Put end-of-life wishes at the top of your to-do list
People who have conversations about their end-of-life preferences are much more likely to be satisfied with the care received…
How to put Canadian health-care innovation into practice
It’s no easy feat in the often-intractable and rigid Canadian health system, but the payoff can be immense for patients and care providers…
Break the awkward silence about end-of-life decisions
Why you should start talking early to your family and friends about your wishes, and some tools to help you get the conversation started…