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Digital illustration of a Black male youth in a hospital emergency room, clutching his stomach in pain, with a faint cannabis leaf in the background representing cannabis hyperemesis syndrome.

The World

Why Cannabis Is Sending More Teens to the ER

TLDR: More Canadian youth are landing in ERs with vomiting from cannabis use — a dangerous condition called cannabis hyperemesis syndrome. As cannabis use...

The ConversationAugust 28, 2025

Split illustration comparing whole-food proteins and supplements to highlight protein health benefits, in a clean editorial style.

The World

Protein Health Benefits: The Hype vs. Hard Truths

Protein is having its moment: From grocery store shelves to Instagram feeds, high-protein foods are everywhere. Food labels shout their protein content in bold,...

The ConversationAugust 20, 2025

A collage of clip art images representing the microdosing of mushrooms.

The World

Microdosing Mushrooms: The Risks Behind the Growing Trend

Imagine you purchase a bag of gummies labeled nootropic – a term used to describe substances that claim to enhance mental ability and function,...

The ConversationAugust 18, 2025

Illustration of a young Black man at a bus stop at dawn, symbolizing prison mental health struggles and reintegration faced by many Black men.

The World

How Prison Affects Black Men’s Mental Health Long After They’ve Been Released

Mike returned home to Philadelphia after a 15-year prison sentence and suffered an emotional breakdown. “I just couldn’t stop crying … I don’t know....

The ConversationJuly 20, 2025

Person resting in shade under intense summer sun during a heat wave.

The World

Staying Safe During Heat Waves and Heat Stroke Warning Signs

TLDR: Heat wave safety starts with knowing how to stay cool and spot the signs of heat stroke before it becomes life-threatening. Summer is...

The ConversationJuly 8, 2025

Climate protest illustration with bold 'BOLD, EQUITABLE CLIMATE ACTION' headline showing leaders and protester, referencing G7 2025 climate health issues.

The World

The World Needs Bold, Equitable Climate Action at the 2025 G7 Summit

TLDR: G7 2025 Climate Action must prioritize health equity. The Science 7 is calling for bold, global collaboration to protect lives, economies, and the...

The ConversationJune 13, 2025

A group of very large mushrooms, an example of psychedelic capitalism.

The World

The Rise of Psychedelic Capitalism: Work Harder and Be Happy About It?

TLDR: Psychedelic Capitalism is reshaping drug reform—privatizing ancient knowledge and pushing a pill-only model that benefits elites, not communities. Once stigmatized and outlawed, psychedelics...

The ConversationMay 21, 2025

Omega-3 pills spilling from a pill bottle.

The World

Fight Diabetes and Heart Disease by Taking Omega-3

In 2021, roughly six per cent of the world’s population, or 529 million people, were living with diabetes, mostly Type 2 diabetes (T2D). In...

The ConversationApril 18, 2025

A photo of a young girl named Cena who has is fighting a rare disease.

The World

Fighting for Cena: A Father’s Battle to Save His Daughter from a Rare Disease

TLDR: Cena Hermus is battling a rare disease, but the $300K treatment she needs isn’t covered by Ontario. After surviving war and earthquakes, her...

Johnny MazarattiMarch 13, 2025

How AI pictures measles attacking Canada and the United States of America.

The World

Measles Outbreak in Canada: How to Stay Safe

TLDR: Measles cases are increasing in Canada, raising concerns about vaccination rates and public health responses. Learn about symptoms, transmission, and what’s being done...

The ConversationFebruary 25, 2025

Comic book style image of people standing against anti-Black racism.

The World

The Legacy of Anti-Black Racism: A Public Health Crisis

TLDR: The legacy of anti-Black racism continues to affect mental health and well-being, creating a public health crisis. Addressing this requires dismantling structural inequalities....

The ConversationFebruary 1, 2025