Consumer Attitudes & Behavior

WHO chief says it was 'premature' to rule out COVID lab leak
In a rare departure from his usual deference to powerful member countries, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said getting access to raw data had been a challenge for the international team that traveled to China earlier this year to investigate the source of COVID-19.
Treating specific symptoms of autism or ADHD can help children, even without a diagnosis
For individuals experiencing mental health difficulties, early access to support services and effective intervention can be life-altering. To access these services through the healthcare system, however, most institutions require an official diagnosis.

EXPLAINER: Are we going to need COVID 19 booster shots?

Globally, experts are watching closely to determine if and when people might need another shot.
Environmental racism: New study investigates whether Nova Scotia dump boosted cancer rates in nearby Black community

Questions about the high rates of cancer—and deaths—among members of Shelburne’s African Nova Scotian community, compared to their white neighbours on the other side of town or even within the South End, have long simmered.
Decriminalizing drug use is a necessary step, but it won’t end the opioid overdose crisis

Media, policy-makers, advocates and the public claim that decriminalization will make drug use safer and save lives. But can it?
QUIZ: Test your nutrition news knowledge

Over the last year-and-a-half, NutriNet Santé nutritional study has released some of its findings. Take the quiz then scroll down the window to see the correct answers and explanations.
Canada not doomed to fourth wave of COVID-19, doctors say, despite U.K.'s experience
Providing physicians with feedback reduces antibiotic overprescribing

A study published in JAMA this week found that providing physicians with feedback about their antibiotic prescribing can enhance both patient outcomes and health system sustainability.
Model links contaminants from drug-making process to potential DNA damage

A model by UBC researchers using yeast suggests that contaminants created during the drug manufacturing process may damage DNA.
USask med students object to placement option art 'crisis pregnancy centre' some see as anti-choice

The University of Saskatchewan college of medicine is taking some online heat for offering medical students a choice to perform a non-medical placement at the Saskatoon Pregnancy Options Centre.

WHO chief says it was 'premature' to rule out COVID lab leak

Treating specific symptoms of autism or ADHD can help children, even without a diagnosis

EXPLAINER: Are we going to need COVID 19 booster shots?

Environmental racism: New study investigates whether Nova Scotia dump boosted cancer rates in nearby Black community

Decriminalizing drug use is a necessary step, but it won’t end the opioid overdose crisis

QUIZ: Test your nutrition news knowledge

Canada not doomed to fourth wave of COVID-19, doctors say, despite U.K.'s experience

Providing physicians with feedback reduces antibiotic overprescribing

Model links contaminants from drug-making process to potential DNA damage

USask med students object to placement option art 'crisis pregnancy centre' some see as anti-choice