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Health

Health is a core pillar of Xtra’s content … sexual health, mental health, trans health, reproductive health. From our recurring Ask an Expert series to our Ask Kai sex and relationship advice column to in-depth features on breaking medical news, we take a serious, science-based, shame-free approach to all aspects of your health.

From tired to twinky
Health

From tired to twinky

Infusion electro-mesotherapy from Viora: testing a new face-care technology

By Nick Green
Gay Zone celebrates five years of supporting gay men’s health
Health

Gay Zone celebrates five years of supporting gay men’s health

Steering committee co-chair wants clinic open two nights per week

By Bradley Turcotte
Todd Loik was here: Fifteen-year-old Canadian kills himself over bullying
Power

Todd Loik was here: Fifteen-year-old Canadian kills himself over bullying

By Raziel Reid
Harm-reduction advocates lobby for safe injection site in Ottawa
Power

Harm-reduction advocates lobby for safe injection site in Ottawa

Group to hold mock supervised injection on second anniversary of Supreme Court decision supporting Insite

By Adrienne Ascah
ACT’s executive director steps down
Power

ACT’s executive director steps down

Hazelle Palmer will soon take over as CEO of Sherbourne Health Centre

By Andrea Houston
The newest weapon against HIV? Foot cream
Toronto Diary

The newest weapon against HIV? Foot cream

By Jeremy Feist
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Wellness resorts without the pampering
Travel

Wellness resorts without the pampering

COMO set to open three new properties, including a boutique hotel in Miami’s Art Deco district

By Xtra Editor
AIDS Walk for Life takes new route to honour community’s history
Power

AIDS Walk for Life takes new route to honour community’s history

Fundraiser celebrates 25 years, brings in more than $325,000

By Andi Schwartz
Coroner investigating bathhouse death in Vancouver
Power

Coroner investigating bathhouse death in Vancouver

Man found dead at Red Door bathhouse

By Jeremy Hainsworth
Popping culture: Praising the unhung hero
Culture

Popping culture: Praising the unhung hero

By Simon Thibault
Posing in a positive space
Health

Posing in a positive space

Toronto yoga studios are creating queer-friendly classes

By Andi Schwartz
Memoirs of an Art Fag
Opinion

Memoirs of an Art Fag

This ’90s scenester column tackled both politics and culture

By Andrew Griffin
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Toronto neighbourhood fights hate with rainbows
Power

Toronto neighbourhood fights hate with rainbows

Homophobic vandalism sparks outpouring of community support in city’s west end

By Andrea Houston
Advocacy group blasts Ottawa Hospital for changes regarding sex assault victims
Power

Advocacy group blasts Ottawa Hospital for changes regarding sex assault victims

New staffing protocols are a step backward, SASC says

By Adrienne Ascah
Vaccine clears HIV-like virus from monkeys
Health

Vaccine clears HIV-like virus from monkeys

Researchers looking to explore whether similar approach can work in humans

By Natasha Barsotti
Coming too soon
Opinion

Coming too soon

Lose the stopwatch; aim for fun

By Pega Ren
The smaller the balls, the better the parenting
Toronto Diary

The smaller the balls, the better the parenting

By Jeremy Feist
Sensible BC campaign aims to decriminalize marijuana possession
Power

Sensible BC campaign aims to decriminalize marijuana possession

Province-wide initiative has 90 days to collect 400,000 signatures

By P Comeau
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