Why do people with hoarding disorder hoard, and how can we help?

Hoarding disorder is an under-recognised serious mental illness that worsens with age. It affects 2.5% of the working-age population and 7% of older adults. That’s about...

Kids escaping family violence can be vulnerable to intimate partner abuse. We must break the vicious cycle

Warning: this article includes graphic descriptions of violence. Nearly 13,000 Australian children aged 10 to 17 sought help alone from specialist homeless services last year. Many...

‘Bone smashing’: broken bones, tooth loss and blood vessel damage are just a few of the harms of this bizarre TikTok trend

The internet never ceases to amaze when it comes to the bizarre health crazes people are willing to try. One of the latest social media trends...

Canada’s health-care crisis is gendered: How the burden of care falls to women

As we enter cold, flu and COVID season, Canada is continuing to experience a health-care crisis. One in six Canadians don’t have a family doctor and...

Why do I bruise so easily? Could it be something serious?

After a bump, we can expect a bruise. But what if we find ourselves bruising without any noticeable cause? What might be behind it? Should we...

Insomnia and mental disorders are linked. But exactly how is still a mystery

Heart damage: another reason to cut down on children’s screen time

The effects of prolonged screen use during childhood have been extensively studied in recent years. Evidence indicates that excessive screen time is harmful both to neurological...

Popular nasal decongestant found to be ineffective by US drugs regulator – what it means for the UK

An advisory panel of the US Food and Drug Administration has found that a drug used in the majority of cold and flu products to treat...

Does chicken soup really help when you’re sick? A nutrition specialist explains what’s behind the beloved comfort food

Preparing a bowl of chicken soup for a loved one when they’re sick has been a common practice throughout the world for centuries. Today, generations from...

The impact of not having a family doctor: Patients are worse off, and so is the health system

About 6.5 million Canadians — roughly one in six — do not have access to primary medical care. It’s a problem that puts their health at...