Fat Shaming Shouldn’t Be Part of Our “New Normal”
Even in a pandemic, our culture is obsessed with controlling our bodies
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The Spanish Flu Rewrote History. Will This Pandemic Do the Same?
Disease magnifies inequality, brings social turmoil, and offers a shot at meaningful change
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Why Are Canada’s Public Bathrooms So Inadequate?
Access to clean, safe facilities is crucial for public health—especially during a pandemic
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A Warning from the Chickens of the World
How our reliance on mass-produced food increases the risk of pandemics
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The North Knows What It’s Like to Fight a Pandemic
The region isn’t equipped to fight infectious diseases. That doesn’t mean it’s not prepared
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How to Lift a Lockdown
From immunity passports to mass testing: the science, logistics, and ethics of recovering from COVID-19
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Don’t Drink the Bleach
Medical scams are bad enough in ordinary situations. During a pandemic, they can be deadly
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Why It’s So Hard to Legalize Recreational Drugs
Scientists believe that newly invented psychoactive substances might have untapped health benefits. Too bad none of us will ever get to try them
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When Is a Senior No Longer Capable of Making Their Own Decisions?
How our medical systems strip elders of their autonomy
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