What is intermittent social distancing and will it work for COVID-19? Experts weigh in
Researcher Christine Tedijanto said it will take at least two more years to reach ‘sufficient levels of population immunity for the disease to stop spreading.’ Continue reading
Our mental health won’t be the same after coronavirus pandemic, experts say
While countries try to contain the spread of COVID-19, mental health experts say we can’t lose sight of the long-term mental health impact the pandemic is going to have on society. Continue reading
Year of return: 400 years after the transatlantic slave trade
The transatlantic slave trade from West Africa to the Americas lasted centuries. Now, Ghana is asking people of the African diaspora to come home. Continue reading
The U.S.-Mexico migrant crisis: What is really happening at the border?
The situation at the U.S.-Mexico border has been called an “invasion,” a “national emergency” and a “humanitarian crisis.” But what’s really happening? Continue reading
Burnout: Here’s how to recognize the symptoms
The World Health Organization now recognizes work “burnout” as an occupational phenomenon. Doctors now have a roadmap to recognize burnout, which is often accompanied by symptoms of exhaustion, cynicism or lack of professional competency. Continue reading
The rise of white supremacy and its new face in the 21st century
Experts say white supremacy has evolved and now has a new face, driven in large part by the rise of the so-called alt-right. Continue reading
DNA testing: How genetic testing could make prescription drugs safer
Pharmacogenetics uses a person’s DNA as a guide to understanding how their body reacts to certain drugs and what dosages are best. Is this the future of prescribing medicine? Continue reading
Peel police investigating allegations of fraud against investment company 1PLUS12
Police in the Greater Toronto Area are investigating an investment company called 1PLUS12 over allegations of fraud following a report by Global News. Continue reading
‘Making money off trusting, innocent people’: Investment company 1PLUS12 sued for almost $2M over alleged ‘fraud’
A Global News investigation has found the company, 1PLUS12, is currently facing at least two lawsuits totalling $6.4 million that allege fraud or misrepresentation. Continue reading
Marijuana edibles: Is Canada on track to legalize them?
As of now you can make cannabis infused food at home but it is illegal for anyone to buy and or sell them to the public. Continue reading
Charges laid after fake Amazon reviews allegedly promoted ‘fat-blocking’ pills linked to liver failure
The FTC has successfully brought the first-ever case against a supplement company that allegedly boosted its Amazon ratings through a third-party firm that crafts fake “verified” reviews. Continue reading
Canada a global destination for weed tourism? Not anytime soon
Cannabis tourism companies are cropping up across major cities in Canada. But since legalization, tour companies say the rules remain unclear on how they can market their business. Continue reading
Silent wars: Why we don’t pay attention to the world’s worst violence
Conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria have caught the western world’s attention — but why are other conflicts left in the dark? Continue reading
2018 was the warmest year on record for oceans, new study warns
A group of international researchers says the study’s findings are dire because the ocean’s temperature is a clear indication of climate change. Continue reading
What is blockchain? Everything you need to know about the technology
Many mistake blockchain for bitcoin. While this was its original purpose, blockchain has evolved far beyond the realm of digital currency. Continue reading