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How universities can become neuro-inclusive — and what can help autistic students thrive

With the prevalence of autism increasing in recent years, more autistic people are attending college and university. (There are different ways to identify in the autistic community, with some people prefering to call themselves “autistic” rather than “a person with autism;” we’re taking the former approach).

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Access to care: 5 principles for action on primary health-care teams

Primary care is in crisis. Recent estimates indicate 6.5 million Canadians, including 2.5 million Ontarians, do not have a primary care provider.

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How mother’s diet affects baby’s health: What insights from different cultures can tell us

What happens in the womb and during the first 1,000 days of life is critical to shaping a baby’s future health, a fact that is becoming ever more apparent as research dives deeper into this period.

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Suicide attempts rose among children and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially for girls

Will the kids be alright? There was hope that children and adolescents would “bounce back” as the pandemic progressed, but sadly, the data suggest otherwise.

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Cuts to telehealth in Ontario mean fewer trans and non-binary people will have access to life-saving health care

Amid a crumbling health-care system and rising transphobia, trans and non-binary people in Ontario are facing a new challenge: reduced access to gender-affirming care. Changes to how the Ontario government funds virtual health-care services have led to the closure of a key resource, the Connect-Clinic.

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Canada's new COVID test rules: Targeting travellers from China will not stop globally circulating Omicron subvariant

In a throwback to January 2020, when the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 began to be detected outside of China, many countries have again adopted measures targeted at travellers from China. These measures include flight restrictions, pre-departure testing and blanket entry bans.

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Fears about RSV, flu and winter viruses can cause parental stress. Try these 4 expert tips to balance mental wellness and health risks

Pediatric emergency departments and clinics have been overcrowded with the dramatic increase in child respiratory viruses, leaving many families anxious about caring for sick kids.

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Long-acting injectable PrEP is a big step forward in HIV prevention

One year ago, the United States approved a new injectable drug that prevents HIV.

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On World Children’s Day, let’s recognize that children’s rights include mental health

World Children’s Day is Nov. 20, when we celebrate the importance of children’s rights and of safeguarding adequate physical, mental, spiritual and social development for every child around the world.

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Drug overdoses in public bathrooms are common: new tools could prevent harm and improve response

The drug poisoning crisis in Canada is at its worst in British Columbia, with over 10,000 lives lost since 2016. A key setting for overdoses in B.C. is bathrooms, though this information has not always been readily available.

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Concussion is more than sports injuries: Who's at risk and how Canadian researchers are seeking better diagnostics and treatments

Concussions are becoming more common again as people return to regular activities following COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions, when concussion rates declined. Each year, about one per cent of Canadians sustain concussions, amounting to some 400,000 concussions in Canada alone. Worldwide, that number grows to over 40 million annually.

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Canada is foolish to snub international graduate students and scholars

In January 2017, Donald Trump, then president of the United States, barred entry to the U.S. of people from predominantly Muslim countries.

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Social assistance cuts are contributing to high rates of HIV, syphilis in Saskatchewan

The province of Saskatchewan leads the country in preventable, opportunistic illnesses enabled by poverty. With new changes to income support programs and increased housing instability, things are getting worse.

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Treating pets for cancer can revolutionize care for humans

Our animal companions bring us joy and love us unconditionally. There is no question that our pet dogs and cats play an important role in our lives as companions.

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