Oncology & Cancer

Q&A: Cancer keeps coming for the young. Why?

A report released last month by the American Cancer Society reflects significant progress in recent decades in early detection and treatment of the disease.

Psychology & Psychiatry

How play can help break the cycle of violence

In Canada, only 1 in 5 children who need mental health services receive them. Clinical and psychiatric programs, while effective, can involve long wait times and prohibitive costs. A new study involving McGill University ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Brazil sees dengue cases quadruple ahead of vaccine drive

The number of dengue fever cases in Brazil since January 1 is four times higher than the same period last year, government data showed Saturday, ahead of the launch of a vaccination campaign.

Autism spectrum disorders

New UK report reveals autism assessment and support crisis

A report published today (Friday 2 February) by the Child of the North initiative—led by the N8 Research Partnership and former Children's Commissioner Anne Longfield's new Center for Young Lives think tank, reveals a crisis ...

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