Lifestyle

Health care costs are expanding in many developed countries like Canada, and governments are seeking ways to contain costs while maintaining a healthy population. Treating the social determinants of health like income, education, or social and physical living environments through spending on social services can help address the root causes of disease and poor health.

Focus on prevention of ischemic stroke recurrence, including new guidance on pregnancy

A conversation with an anxious old friend about getting sick when you live alone

Today, 41% of all Canadian doctors are women but in recent days, two studies from the University of British Columbia suggested physicians—especially female physicians—are part of the ever-growing access problems. How exactly?

Dr. Courtney Howard explains how climate change became an unmistakable force in her personal and professional life