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Dr. Interested's submission to the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), presented to the Human Rights Council under Resolution 57/30. Drawing on original survey data and a literature review, it examines how mental health challenges intersect with the enjoyment of human rights by young people, and sets out recommendations for governments and international cooperation.

Opinion pieces and thought leadership from Dr. Interested on healthcare policy and youth engagement.

As AI transforms education, medicine, and the future of work, youth must have a seat at the table. Read this op-ed by Adil Mukhi to learn why Canada needs a youth-driven AI policy now.

Explore insights, research, and information about healthcare careers, medical advancements, and educational opportunities.

RSV has always been the main reason infants are hospitalized for respiratory issues, but doctors are increasingly seeing it paired with other viruses. While yes, it’s always been the top reason that babies end up in the hospital with breathing trouble, doctors are now seeing viral co-detections in about 30% of cases. Instead of fighting one virus, infants are frequently testing positive for two or three viruses simultaneously. This is forcing medical teams to rethink how they treat RSV, as a child’s lungs under multiple attacks need much more aggressive support than they did in the past.


The idea of a “healthcare dream” for example becoming a nurse, doctor, surgeon, inspires many students, but unfortunately, the growing reality is that too many students lose interest in healthcare before they ever even begin.


For most of modern history, medicine has been based on the idea of the average patient. Doctors used standard drug doses and treatment plans and expected them to work for most people.


Asthma is a common chronic condition affecting the lungs and airways. Learn about its causes, triggers, and practical ways to manage symptoms effectively.


Measles has resurged in Canada after decades of elimination. Learn how gaps in vaccination coverage contributed to outbreaks, and why the MMR vaccine remains critical.


The idea of a “healthcare dream” for example becoming a nurse, doctor, surgeon, inspires many students, but unfortunately, the growing reality is that too many students lose interest in healthcare before they ever even begin.

Recordings from the Dr. Interested Webinar Series and Code Blue Planet 2026.

Maiwand Amiri on how climate change affects mental health.
Maiwand Amiri · June 17, 2026

Shellyza Sajwani on how climate change is affecting pharmacy.
Shellyza Sajwani · June 16, 2026

Tanvi & Neah on Ayurveda and how climate change is affecting it.
Tanvi & Neah · June 15, 2026

Dr. Dawn Martin-Hill on climate change and Indigenous medicine.
Dr. Dawn Martin-Hill · June 14, 2026

Melissa Blum & Annalise Morelock on how climate change is reshaping modern medicine.
Melissa Blum & Annalise Morelock · June 13, 2026

Opening remarks, lunch, and closing from Code Blue Planet 2026 — a Dr. Interested x Toronto Climate Week event on climate change and health.
June 12, 2026
Every episode of the Dr. Interested Podcast, written and hosted by our members.

Sanaya explores the pressure around constant productivity and challenges the notion that your worth is tied to output.
Sanaya · May 11, 2026

Tanvi Sai Akella examines how food choices influence focus and attention.
Tanvi Sai Akella · April 27, 2026

Areebah B breaks down schizophrenia — symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and management — while addressing stigma.
Areebah B · February 16, 2026

Sanaya discusses how social media and screen time affect teen mental health, relationships, and identity.
Sanaya · February 3, 2026

Sarra explores how wellness trends impact teen health and offers guidance on balanced approaches.
Sarra · November 10, 2025

Sifa explains the physiological factors determining which fuel source your body uses for energy.
Sifa · October 27, 2025
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