The silent treatment: How Canada has failed MS sufferers
Internal documents show why Canada has not kept its promise to accelerate contentious clinical trials for MS
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Science-ish looks at the evidence on pay models and health care
Caitlin Cronenberg’s pop-up photo exhibit exposes truths about MS
The dream-like images were commissioned by a PR firm that represents Novartis Canada, makers of a controversial MS drug
Fighting scary vaccine stories with scarier no-vaccine stories
Skepticism over shots is making doctors more PR savvy
Lessons from a year of ’Science-ish’
Mind the gap between research and reporting
Gila monster saliva: the new appetite suppressant?
Who would have thought that a little lizard spit could help dieters with self-control?
Getting drugs to a tumour with nanoparticles
Side effects from cancer treatment could be greatly minimized if we can harness tiny particles
Off-label drugs are off the charts in Canada
One in 10 pills swallowed is for unapproved use, with little science to back it. No one is keeping track.
Does mother know best when it comes to ADHD?
Some kids may simply be less mature than their peers, and under pressure to perform to unfair norms
Will cancer screening actually save your life?
Science-ish looks at the evidence on PSA testing, mammograms and the true benefits of screening