Can you die from long COVID? The answer is not so simple
Nearly five years into the pandemic, COVID is feeling less central to our daily lives. But the virus, SARS-CoV-2, is...
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Being black in the world: a tribute to pioneering South African psychologist Chabani Manganyi
Professor Noel Chabani Manganyi, who has died at the age of 84, was a torchbearer in psychology, literature and African...
If Trump puts RFK Jr in charge of health, get ready for a distorted reality, where global health suffers
A key figure in Donald Trump’s election campaign and a likely figure in his incoming administration is Robert F. Kennedy...
How to quell the sharp rise in youth violence in Canada
In Toronto, rising public fears of violence on transportation and in neighbourhoods are underscored by alarming statistics: shootings have surged...
How our regions can help make Australia’s growing cities more sustainable
The way we organise our cities and regions creates problems everywhere. We’re facing difficult and polluting drives to work, a...
Ketamine use is at an all-time high. 5 things to know ahead of festival season
You’re gearing up for the music festival season and considering your options – which artists you’re keen to see, who’s...
In the US, political division can take a significant toll on people’s health. Australia should pay attention
Stark health disparities exist across the United States. Life expectancy is lower than in other wealthy countries – and declining....
‘I’m coming home from a party, and I don’t want to end up getting arrested’: do driving apps help people break road rules?
Apps such as Google Maps, Apple Maps and Waze can tell drivers when they are approaching speed cameras or random...
The UN warns famine is likely in Gaza. What do malnutrition and hunger do to the body?
The risk of famine looms in Gaza. International monitors warn more than 90% of the population face acute food insecurity,...
How does REACH, the EU regulation governing chemical substances, work?
Adopted by the European Union in 2006, the REACH regulation (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) governs the manufacture...
