Cannabis legalization missteps leave little faith for solving opioid crisis
The delays, mistakes and outright incompetence related to cannabis legalization suggest we won't be able to manage opioid use…
Universal health care in Canada? Not really
If you move from B.C. to Newfoundland, for example, you're likely to be denied coverage…
The link between genes, the environment and depression
Further research is needed to discover all the genetic and environmental factors involved in depression…
Goals, interests key to achieving success and happiness
Developing interests and setting goals is the first step to leading a more fulfilling and rewarding life…
Food Guide falls short for those with frailty and chronic illness
Malnutrition is too common in vulnerable populations. We need to remedy this by adapting the new guide…
Lab-grown meat is worthless unless consumers see a benefit
The issues surrounding the technology – and the payoffs – need to be clearly explained to get public support…
Federal drug-pricing plan threatens access to new medicines
There’s no escaping the fact that discovering, developing and testing new drugs costs a lot of money…
Education has positive impact on your mental health
Studies show that higher levels of education increase the likelihood of being happy and healthy in later years, and improve self-esteem…
Why you need to talk to your teens about sex
Early sexual activity puts children at risk of pregnancy and sexually-transmitted diseases – and it can damage them emotionally…
Address your fear of dying, express end-of-life care wishes
As physicians, we see death made worse and more painful every day by poor advance care planning…