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A backlash against EDIA (equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility) is gripping Canadian medicine. This is no surprise for a historically conservative institution, but as a family physician who has dedicated more than 20 years to ensuring we address social inequities in front-line care, I worry our efforts to prioritize the health of those most socially marginalized could face a setback.

State lawmakers left key environmental bills and decisions on the table as the 2024 legislation ends.

So youve got yourself a gym membership or bought a set of home weights. Now what? With the sheer amount of confusing exercise advice out there, it can be hard to decide what to include in a weights routine.

As the urgency of climate change ramps up, focus is increasing on digital currencies to address their environmental impact.

1 in 4 parents say their teen has caffeine daily or nearly every day; national poll suggests some parents may be unaware of how much caffeine is too much for kids

Migration threatens to separate us from our identity.

This explainer includes info on fatal drowning trends over the past two decades; recent reports on disparities in fatal drowning rates among Black, Alaska Native and American Indian youth; the role of climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic; and research on prevention.

Did you know that K2 is a misogynistic mountain with an apparent curse against women? Read our 10 most dangerous mountains.

A new report examines 61 climate mitigation ideas for the Arctic, including geoengineering.

Health care costs, including medical and dental care, medications, insurance, and nursing homes, weigh heavily on the minds of older Americans of all backgrounds, a new poll suggests.