From anger to addiction, men’s mental health issues often go unnoticed and untreated — until it can be too late
Category: Health
Posted inCommunity
Pressed for time, fewer Canadians see friends regularly
New data show Canadians’ social time is shrinking. But experts say in-person relationships remain vital for well-being
Posted inHealth
WHO calls for increase in health taxes to save lives
Prices of alcohol, tobacco, and sugary drinks should be raised 50 per cent by 2035, health body says
Posted inScience
Six million donkeys slaughtered for Chinese medicine: charity
Millions of donkeys are slaughtered annually for Chinese medicine, with severe effects for African villagers who rely on the animals: charity
Posted inHealth
WHO says all COVID origin theories still open, after inconclusive study
‘All hypotheses must remain on the table, including zoonotic spillover and lab leak,’ said WHO chief, referring COVID origin theories
Posted inHealth
How Canada is ‘behind the curve’ on supporting grievers
Nearly all people who are grieving want to be asked about their grief. But half say they do not feel supported while grieving
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Top U.S. court allows states to defund largest abortion provider
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled states can potentially cut off funding for Planned Parenthood, one of the country’s largest abortion providers
Posted inDrugs
After eight years, Canada still lacks long-term data on safer supply
Canada has spent more than $100 million on safer supply programs, but has failed to research their long-term effects
Posted inScience
E.coli can turn plastic into painkillers, chemists discover
‘This work demonstrates that … plastic … can be transformed by microorganisms into valuable new products’ said lead study author
Posted inHealth
U.K. MPs vote in favour of assisted dying bill in historic step
Britain’s parliament took a step towards allowing euthanasia when MPs backed legislation to allow assisted dying for terminally ill people