Bipolar disorder isn't the same for everyone. So people should have more say in how they're treated

Sep 01, 2023 01:42 am UTC| Health

Imagine you, or someone you know, is diagnosed with bipolar disorder. One drug is prescribed, but you have heard another drug is better. What are your next steps? Do you seek evidence? And if so, what type of evidence...

How can I get better sleep on long-haul flights?

Sep 01, 2023 01:39 am UTC| Health

For most of us, the prospect of a long-haul flight is exciting, mixed with a few nerves. Were off somewhere different perhaps a holiday, maybe to catch up with friends or family. Even work can be more interesting when...

Biological clocks: how does our body know that time goes by?

Sep 01, 2023 01:39 am UTC| Health

In April of this year, Spanish athlete Beatriz Flamini emerged into the light after a 500-day stay in a cave. Her descent underground is probably the longest undertaken by a long stretch. Flamini says she lost all sense of...

New Alzheimer's drugs don't deserve the hype – here's why

Sep 01, 2023 01:37 am UTC| Health

A prominent childhood memory is of my grandparents living with and then dying from dementia. As is universal with dementia, there was a double blow: watching my grandparents lose their identity and seeing the suffering of...

Wildfire smoke is an increasing threat to Canadians' health

Aug 28, 2023 06:25 am UTC| Health

Air quality in Canada has improved over the past several decades, and Canadas air is among the cleanest in the world. But that progress is threatened by smoke from wildfires, which are becoming more frequent and more...

Nigerians with HIV are stigmatised: study shows support from family and friends is crucial to well-being

Aug 28, 2023 06:22 am UTC| Health

Sub-Saharan Africa is one of the regions most affected by HIV. In Nigeria alone, an estimated 1.8 million people are living with the virus. Antiretroviral therapy has made strong gains in reducing HIV-related deaths....

Does private health insurance cut public hospital waiting lists? We found it barely makes a dent

Aug 28, 2023 06:21 am UTC| Health

The more people take up private health insurance, the less pressure on the public hospital system, including shorter waiting lists for surgery. Thats one of the key messages weve been hearing from government and the...