John Kastner’s bold documentaries change minds about mental illness
People "not criminally responsible" for horrible crimes can be rehabilitated, maybe even forgiven
New research says praying can change your brain, no kidding
More activity in the frontal lobes, and parts controlling visualization, language, emotion
Ontario panel of three routinely decides whether patients live or die
Members say this new frontier in Canadian jurisprudence takes wisdom, empathy
Developmentally disabled now in community living but gaps remain
In Ontario alone, more than 12,000 people with developmental disabilities are on a waiting list for group housing
Infertility took Jocelyn Bell on a gruelling ride. This is her story
Being unable to get pregnant shook her to her core and led to years of painful self-reflection
United church congregations are going scent-free as act of inclusion
Calling it "radical hospitality," many congregations want to welcome those with multiple chemical sensitivity, clearing the air for all
Music — be it sung or heard– boosts the spirits, researchers find
Singing can lift depression, lower stress levels and spike the "feel good" chemical responsible for the afterglow of sex
Miracle heart transplant — and prayers — saved our daughter at 26
When Kristin's heart failed completely, we had to rely on miracles, stubbornness, community, surgery and God
Medical tourism, with risks, is becoming more common for Canadians
The goals are faster and cheaper hospital care, but crossing borders for operations carries a lot of ethical baggage, too
Death decisions on survey of Observer readers, who strongly favour choice
Churchgoers are far more likely than the general public to support euthanasia and supported suicide
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