ConditionsFor 15 Years, This Woman Assumed She Was Blind—Until a Second Opinion Turned Her World Upside-Down After running some tests, the doctor delivered confounding news: “I don’t know how to tell you this, but there is nothing wrong with your eyes.”
BeautyThe Most Toxic Ingredients in Your Morning Routine Do your daily ablutions include these potential toxins? From synthetics in your shampoo to chemicals in your concealer, here’s what to look for on the labels—and what you should be using instead.
ConditionsHow Cognitive Tests Strip Seniors of Their Rights If you fail a mental capacity test, your province can sell your home, manage your money and lock you in long-term care. But what if the test was wrong?
Healthy LivingAre These Health Food Trends Doing More Harm Than Good? In this excerpt from her book, Growing Young, science journalist Marta Zaraska debunks the supposed health benefits of supplements, superfoods and exclusionary diets.
ConditionsThis Simple New Blood Test Can Detect Alzheimer’s Risk With 96% Accuracy “We’d like people to be screened for Alzheimer’s disease annually, just like they do for heart disease and cancer,” says a cell biologist.
Healthy LivingWhat Happens to Your Body When You Drink Tea Every Day From heart-healthy benefits to cancer-fighting properties, find out what can happen to your body when you start drinking tea every day.
Healthy LivingThe Worst Foods for Your Heart Loaded with trans fats, refined grains and sugar, these foods can contribute to heart disease and other cardiovascular issues.
Healthy Living35 Medical Trivia Questions Only Geniuses Will Get Right How well do you know your health lingo? These challenging medical trivia questions are the ultimate test of your health and wellness IQ.
Healthy LivingThis Is What Happens When You Drink a Glass of Wine Every Night If you typically enjoy a glass of wine with dinner or at the end of the day, here’s what it does for your body and health.
CultureInside the Battle for Better Abortion Access In New Brunswick New Brunswick is one of the hardest places in Canada to get an abortion. This is the story of the battle for better, more accessible care.