Could ecstasy be a potential treatment for PTSD?The first clinical trial in Canada is under way to test whether the party drug could be part of a treatment for those with PTSD
The Apple Store of medical marijuana?A boutique brand aims to give medical marijuana the white-glove, apothecary-chic treatment
Are we on the cusp of a revolution in how we understand the brain?Two new studies suggest a potential game-changer in how scientists understand of the brain, which could advance research on MS and Alzheimer’s
It was done like dinner. But now, the Atkins diet is back.In a gluten-free world, a modified Atkins diet is making an improbable comeback
Fentanyl: The king of all opiates, and a killer drug crisisIt’s stronger than heroin and more potent than OxyContin. It’s also cheap, ubiquitous, and incredibly deadly. Inside the rise of fentanyl.
The hard-to-swallow truth about vitamin pillsStudy after study show vitamins don’t lower cancer or heart-disease risk. In fact, they may create problems.
Cover preview: The deadly opiate that’s taking over the streetsFentanyl is a powerful drug that’s killing Canadians—and it seems no one can stop it. A sneak peek at our latest cover story.
The rising toll of South Korea’s outbreakThe MERS virus has killed at least 19, and is sparking fear and anger about the government’s initially slow response
What it feels like to be a therapy dogGet a pup’s-eye view of the world from this therapy dog. See what it’s like to make the rounds at a The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, including all the hugs he gets from pint-sized patients.
Ottawa moves to stop genetic discriminationPeter MacKay is trying to confront a 21st century issue, but when it comes to laws protecting DNA information, Canada’s still a wild frontier