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Our latest stories on health, medicine, parenting, aging, pharmacology, new developments in medical technology, and the Canadian health care system

Illustration by Jeannie Phan
Health / May 2016

The Tragedy of Anorexia

April 12, 2016March 31, 2020 - by David Goldbloom

She’s been suffering for years—and there’s nothing her psychiatrist can do about it

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Photograph by Chris Dick
Health

No More Apologies

March 16, 2016October 6, 2018 - by Jack Hicks

The latest crisis shows once again that the government must do more to stop suicides in Indigenous communities

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Illustration by Katty Maurey
April 2016 / Health

Crash Course in Dark Thoughts

March 14, 2016March 31, 2020 - by Jonathan Kay

Teaching police to understand mental illness

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Illustration by Daniel Zender
Health / March 2016

Sick Soldiers

February 23, 2016March 31, 2020 - by Fred Doucette

A veteran with PTSD describes war’s invisible wounds

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red cat looking at its own shadow
Health / January/February 2016

The Last House before the Bridge

December 22, 2015April 7, 2020 - by Jonathan Kay

What addicts need most

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Illustration by Studio Tipi
Health / January/February 2016

Sugar Rush

December 14, 2015January 2, 2020 - by Katherine Laidlaw

Getting wrecked on the sweet stuff

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Photograph by Richard Klagburn
Health

Not Criminally Responsible

November 27, 2015April 8, 2020 - by Richard Klagsbrun

The case for forensic psychiatry in reintegrating people with mental illnesses

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Illustration by Stuart Rankin
Health

Invasive Procedure

September 21, 2015November 14, 2021 - by Josh Ng-Kamstra

Why sexism and lack of diversity in operating rooms needs to be scrubbed

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Photograph of Oliver Sacks by Bill Hayes
Health

Head Cases

August 31, 2015April 10, 2020 - by Barbara Kay

Memories of Oliver Sacks (1933–2015), the fragile genius who changed the way we think about the human brain

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Photograph by Philippa Willitts
Health

Quack Coverage

August 6, 2015April 2, 2021 - by Jen Gunter

Will the University of Toronto continue to include homeopathy in its health care plans?

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As the executive director, I am frequently asked this question. These days, I reply: “The Walrus was made for this moment.” From on-again, off-again trade news and negotiations to a new prime minister, we are committed to Canada’s conversations. We launched six regional bureaus earlier this year to ensure comprehensive coverage across this great country of ours. But we can’t do this alone. As a non-profit newsroom, this work isn’t possible without our readers’ support. If you believe in Canada’s stories, support our paywall-free journalism with a donation today.

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