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With an educational background in life sciences and medical writing, Ritu Sindhu has professional experience spanning clinical research, health, and content development. Her interests include research, public health, mental health, and advocacy, particularly exploring how evidence and storytelling can shape the way we understand ourselves and the world around us.
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Construction began in September 2026 on a new 60-bed mental health and substance use treatment facility in Surrey, B.C., with a provincial budget of up to $57 million to expand access to specialized care for people with complex needs.
Understanding the science of addiction challenges the misconception that it is simply a lack of self-control. Research shows that repeated substance use can alter brain systems involved in reward, motivation and decision-making.
Fitness and health-tracking apps can encourage healthy habits, but when notifications and daily targets begin influencing how we feel about ourselves, digital health tracking can become another source of pressure, guilt and anxiety.
Meta has signed an $18 billion agreement with 52 US attorneys general, introducing default screen time limits, nighttime restrictions, and parental supervision tools for teen accounts on Instagram and Facebook.