Why the Opioid Crisis Is Rooted in the Housing Crisis
A prevalent narrative asserts that the tents, the despair, the not waking up are about mental illness and addiction. That narrative crumbles after the first questions
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Are We Losing the War on Cancer?
For half a century, we have thrown everything we have at the disease, but we are no closer to curing it
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The Northwest Territories Has Only Two Animal Clinics. As a Vet, I Have to Be Creative
I once treated a turtle in Tuktoyaktuk
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Does Journalling Actually Improve Mental Health?
Writing down your thoughts can be helpful. But getting the perfect notebook isn’t a substitute for professional care
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Why Does the Medical System Keep Failing People with Endometriosis?
Tracey Lindeman’s Bleed unpacks why the condition prevents people from finding meaningful care
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Why Are So Many Psychiatric Patients Forcibly Detained and Treated?
Governments and treatment providers don’t want to publicly expose “the dark heart” of our mental health system, experts say
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How Bad Is Alcohol, Really?
New health recommendations suggesting Canadians cut back touched a nerve. But drinking customs are constantly evolving
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How I Tried to Stop Snoring, Fix My Sleep Habits, and Confront My Mortality
I wanted a quick fix even if that quick fix was strapping a glorified bike pump to my face
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