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Are there non-surgical alternatives to hip replacement?
For many people dealing with chronic hip pain, surgery is not always the first or preferred option. While…
Are there financing options for gynecomastia surgery near me?
Financing options for gynecomastia surgery near me For many men considering male breast reduction, cost is one of…
What technology is used in a Chicago Hair Restoration Clinic?
When people explore treatment for hair loss, they often focus on results without realizing how much advanced technology…
What is the best ionic hair dryer for curly and thick hair?
What is the best ionic hair dryer for curly and thick hair? Choosing the Best ionic hair dryer…
Alberta twins share 10-year breast cancer battle: ‘She gets it’
By nature, twins have an unbreakable bond. It was no surprise Connie Claeys and Cortney Drover did everything…
Sask. officials declare self-proclaimed Queen of Canada’s compound a health threat
RICHMOUND – Provincial officials in Saskatchewan say parts of a former school that was serving as a compound…
Why doctors are calling for restrictions on ‘very dangerous’ sports betting ads – National
Doctors are calling for restrictions on sports betting ads, saying they are setting youth up for a future…
Political world pays tribute to Ken Dryden
The death of Montreal Canadiens legend Ken Dryden resonated in political circles on Saturday where the former NHL…
2 Toronto hospital patients get Elon Musk’s Neuralink implants in Canadian 1st
Two Toronto hospital patients are now the first Canadians to have Elon Musk’s Neuralink brain chip implanted in…
Florida to eliminate all childhood vaccine mandates in the state – National
Florida will work to phase out all childhood vaccine mandates in the state, building on the effort by…
Wildfires in N.W.T. rage as smoke prompts air quality warnings in Prairies
Wildfires continue to rage across the Northwest Territories, sending hundreds from their homes due to evacuation as officials…
Canada’s youth a ‘generation at risk’ amid bullying, poverty: report
As Canada’s children head back to school, a new report says the country’s youth are a “generation at…
Alberta polio survivors fear ‘horrifying’ virus could return
Polio, a highly contagious viral infection that can cause paralysis and death, has been eradicated in Canada for…
Sudden medical emergency costs Alberta family nearly $100K while on vacation
An Okotoks woman is calling her recent vacation a “$100,000 trip” after she suffered a health emergency and…
Grieving Edmonton families launch overdose awareness campaign
A group of bereaved families who have lost their loved ones to overdose have launched a billboard campaign…
Number of sick days taken by public servants growing post-COVID – National
Federal public servants were less likely to call in sick to work during the height of the COVID-19…
Money begins rolling out to provinces in ‘historic’ tobacco settlement – National
Money from a historic tobacco settlement is set to flow to provinces and territories starting Friday, but advocates…
U.S. billionaire is helping fund fight against B.C. ostrich cull
A New York billionaire who is an avid supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump says he is helping…
Stay away from vaping to quit smoking, Canadian researchers recommend – National
New guidance in Canada is recommending that vaping be the last resort for Canadians trying to quit smoking.…
Health Canada recalls furniture sold at The Brick for excessive lead – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A line of dining furniture sold at The Brick is…
Moderna’s latest COVID-19 vaccine is both approved and ‘made in Canada’ – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Health Canada has approved Moderna’s newly updated COVID-19 vaccine —…
Opioid deaths down 17% nationally, but up in some provinces, data shows – National
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 22, 2025 12:40 pm Updated August 22, 2025 12:41 pm 1…
Ozempic approved in Canada to reduce kidney decline in people with diabetes – National
Health Canada has approved Ozempic to reduce the risk of further kidney decline among patients with Type 2…
B.C. ostrich cull over avian flu exposure can proceed, federal appeal court rules
A cull of some 400 B.C. ostriches that were exposed to avian flu can proceed, one of Canada’s…
California resident tests positive for plague after camping near Lake Tahoe – National
A person has tested positive for plague after possibly being bitten by an infected flea while camping in…
Worried about radioactive shrimp? CFIA says no sign they were sold here – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Seafood lovers in the U.S. are being warned about a…
Canadians won’t see price of weight-loss drug Mounjaro rise despite U.K. hike – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size People using the popular weight-loss drug Mounjaro in the United…
Pfizer says Canada just approved its new COVID-19 vaccine for this fall – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Pfizer’s latest vaccine against the current variant of COVID-19 is…
Should provinces’ measles vaccine schedules be harmonized? Experts weigh in – National
Moving from Ontario to New Brunswick didn’t just mean Jade Medeiros had to navigate a new province with…
Significant rainfall slows spread of some wildfires on Vancouver Island
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 16, 2025 2:21 pm Updated August 16, 2025 6:31 pm…
Canada has most measles cases in North America: health group
The Pan American Health Organization says Canada has the highest number of measles cases on the continent and…
Canada’s vaccine injury program declared her dead. But she’s not
The company that runs Canada’s Vaccine Injury Support Program (VISP) wrongly declared a B.C. woman dead and didn’t…
How Trump’s judicial picks could reshape abortion rights for decades – National
A review by The Associated Press shows that several of President Donald Trump’s nominees to the federal courts…
Pistachios in your pantry? What health experts say you should do amid a salmonella recall
Pistachios have been the subject of a series of recalls linked to a salmonella outbreak, and while some…
No more reading glasses? New FDA-approved eye drops can fix your near vision – National
A new prescription eye drop that could potentially allow many people to put down their reading glasses has…
These heated socks are being recalled due to potential burns, blisters – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Health Canada is warning Canadians that various Fieldsheer branded heated…
Canada expands recall for pistachio products due to possible salmonella – National
More pistachio products are being recalled in Canada due to potential salmonella contamination, the latest in multiple recalls…
This viral chocolate is part of a salmonella risk recall as 9 hospitalized
Nine people are in hospital with salmonella infections after consuming certain brands of pistachios or pistachio-containing products, including…
RFK Jr. cancels $500 million in funding for vaccine development – National
The Department of Health and Human Services will cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines that are…
Addressing fear, hesitancy in the Mennonite community amid Alberta’s measles outbreak
Quelling the spread of measles involves immunization campaigns and public health protocols, but Tina Meggison says it also…
Dubai brand chocolate recalled in Canada over salmonella risk
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Dubai brand chocolate product is being recalled in Canada…
Polio was nearly eradicated. Here’s why it’s making a comeback – National
For the past decade, Sughra Ayaz has traveled door to door in southeastern Pakistan, pleading with parents to…
Florida reports 21 E. Coli cases linked to raw milk consumption – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Florida Department of Health said on Monday that there…
What to know about Lyme disease amid ‘steady increase’ in Canada, U.S. – National
Cases of Lyme disease have been building steadily in Canada and the U.S. over the past few years,…
Bieber excited to join Jays, return to mound
TORONTO – Shane Bieber hopes to be a popular pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays down the stretch,…
West Nile virus confirmed in Toronto, Canada’s 1st human case this year
By Nicole Ireland The Canadian Press Posted July 31, 2025 6:20 pm 1 min read Descrease article font…
Ontario health agency informed of cyberattack more than 2 months before telling patients
The provincial agency overseeing Ontario’s home care system was informed about a massive data breach in April, Global…
Regular walking can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s for many, study shows
The first steps towards reducing the risk of cognitive decline associated with aging could be as simple as…
Judge blocks Trump admin’s efforts to defund Planned Parenthood – National
A federal judge on Monday ruled Planned Parenthood clinics nationwide must continue to be reimbursed for Medicaid funding…
Ontario family sues hospital and staff over son’s death
Finlay van der Werken’s life is now a collection of memories closely guarded by his parents. The 16-year-old…
Why just 7K steps a day can boost your health: ‘Some is better than none’ – National
Did you get your steps in today? Well, a new study shows your goal may not have to…
Canada is facing a nationwide shortage of these prescription painkillers – National
A national shortage of common prescription pain medications in Canada could last into early August. Health Canada issued…
West Nile virus is back. Where it’s been found, and what you should know
West Nile virus has returned to Canada for another season, with detections in mosquitoes in multiple regions of…
‘I am on it’: Health minister accelerates audit of vaccine injury program – National
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is expediting its audit of the company that oversees the troubled…
Canadian family says son with autism kicked out of ER for being loud, disruptive
The parents of a New Brunswick boy say they’re angry after they were asked to leave a hospital…
Health Minister: Ottawa will try to improve Vaccine Injury Support Program – National
The federal government will “try” to improve how the Vaccine Injury Support Program delivers services and financial support…
Canada must renew support to fight AIDS, TB abroad, advocates urge – National
AIDS activists are urging the federal government to quickly renew Canada’s support for fighting infectious diseases abroad, warning…
Canadians face air quality, heat warnings as some stuck indoors from both
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 15, 2025 7:37 am 1 min read Descrease article font size…
FIFA may need to rethink World Cup calendar due to climate change: experts – National
Soccer had a fierce reckoning with heat at the recently concluded FIFA Club World Cup in the United…
Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, White House says – National
By Steve Holland and Christian Martinez Reuters Posted July 17, 2025 2:30 pm Updated July 17, 2025 3:59…
Tory MPs, health group call for investigation and overhaul of vaccine support program
Four Conservative MPs are calling for a Commons committee investigation into the Vaccine Injury Support Program (VISP), and…
8 babies born using 3-parent IVF method to prevent fatal genetic disease – National
Eight babies in the United Kingdom have been born using DNA from a third person to eliminate the…
Canadians with Down syndrome live until 60 on average, study finds – National
Janet Charchuk knows that having Down syndrome puts her at higher risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease at a…
RFK Jr.’s embrace of psychedelic therapy sparks mixed feelings from field experts – National
For decades, proponents of psychedelic drugs have come to Washington with a provocative message: Illegal, mind-altering substances like…
Over 14M children estimated not to have received single vaccine in 2024: UN – National
More than 14 million children did not receive a single vaccine last year — about the same number…
Another salami brand added to recall linked to salmonella infections
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 15, 2025 2:49 pm Updated July 15, 2025 4:57 pm 1…
How Environment Canada shows air quality risk levels amid wildfires – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Wildfire season is upon us once again, and smoke is…
Alberta surpasses all of the United States in confirmed measles cases
Alberta has surpassed the United States in confirmed measles cases, after 30 new cases were diagnosed over the…
Salami salmonella outbreak: 2 more hospitalized, dozen new illnesses reported
Health officials said a salmonella outbreak linked to pork deli meats sold at grocery stores and in prepared…
HIV programs’ U.S. funding must be replaced to avoid millions of deaths: UN – National
Years of American-led investment into AIDS programs has reduced the number of people killed by the disease to…
Child care costs more of a concern in the U.S. than birth rates, poll shows – National
While the Trump administration explores ways to encourage Americans to have more babies and reverse the United States’…
As heat waves become more common, air conditioning use is rising: StatCan – National
As heat waves become more common in certain parts of the country, Canadians are relying more and more…
‘Breach of trust’: Critics slam Ottawa’s vaccine injury program ‘failure’ – National
A federal government program designed during the pandemic to compensate people who have been seriously and permanently injured…
Public Health Agency of Canada reviewing ‘the VISP experience,’ including users’ concerns – National
After a five-month investigation, Global News requested an interview with the Public Health Agency of Canada officials to…
Oxaro statement: Consulting firm ‘continues to adapt’ approach to VISP – National
Oxaro Inc., the Ottawa-based consulting company the federal government hired in 2021 to administer its Vaccine Injury Support…
Vaccine injury programs elsewhere also face challenges, criticism – National
Canada’s Vaccine Injury Support Program is not the only one of its kind facing major challenges. Similar efforts…
Research on gene therapy for rare inherited disease reduces costly, regular treatment
A researcher says an experimental gene therapy for a rare inherited disorder is saving almost as much money…
Federal auditors target vaccine injury program amid surprise Oxaro office visit – National
The federal government has launched a compliance audit to determine if an Ottawa consulting company is mismanaging the…
Is VISP an independent administrator? Here’s what some documents say – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Public Health Agency of Canada publicly identifies Oxaro as…
‘Nothing Was Ready’: Inside Canada’s Vaccine Injury Support Program – National
A $50-million program the federal government created to help Canadians seriously injured by COVID-19 vaccines is in disarray,…
Canada set up a $50M vaccine injury program. Those harmed say it’s failing them – National
Kimberly MacDougall lay in a hospital bed beside her injured husband, Stephen, as his final moments came. She…
Canada set up a $50M vaccine injury program. Those harmed say it’s failing them. – National
Kimberly MacDougall lay in a hospital bed beside her injured husband, Stephen, as his final moments came. She…
Climate change driving rise in tick-borne illnesses such as Lyme disease
A warming climate is driving a rise in Lyme disease and the introduction of lesser-known tick-borne diseases, public…
WHO still seeking COVID-19 origin, says all scenarios ‘remain on the table’ – National
The World Health Organization says its probe into the origins of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which caused the COVID-19…
U.S. pulls support from global vaccines group. What to know – National
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the country is pulling its support from the vaccines alliance…
Health Canada issues Interpol operation alert over fake drugs sold online – National
Health Canada has issued a public advisory warning Canadians about buying health products online after an international operation…
72 sick after eating salami linked to salmonella outbreak: PHAC
By Hannah Alberga The Canadian Press Posted June 25, 2025 10:39 am Updated June 25, 2025 12:23 pm…
Opioid deaths in Canada fell 17% but 20 people still died per day in 2024 – National
An average of 20 Canadians died from an opioid overdose every day last year, federal health officials say,…
‘Monumental’ HIV shot could be coming to Canada. What we know
A twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV being dubbed a “wonder drug” by some could be coming to Canada…
New Purdue opioid crisis settlement builds ‘momentum’ for Canada: B.C. AG
Recent settlements in U.S. government lawsuits against opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma and the firm that allegedly consulted on…
Extreme heat can turn dangerous fast. Who is most vulnerable?
Doctors and health-care experts are warning Canadians to not only look after themselves but also check on others…
The U.S. OKs twice-a-year HIV prevention shot. Could it end transmission? – National
The U.S. has approved the world’s only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV, the first step in an anticipated…
U.S. expected to change daily alcohol intake guidelines: sources – National
U.S. Dietary Guidelines are expected to eliminate the long-standing recommendation that adults limit alcohol consumption to one or…
‘Razor blade’ sore throats? What to know about latest COVID variant – National
By Devi Shastri The Associated Press Posted June 18, 2025 2:19 pm 2 min read Descrease article font…
23AndMe had ‘inadequate’ security before ‘profoundly damaging’ hack: probe – National
Genetic data company 23AndMe had “inadequate” security systems and was “slow to respond” to warning signs that customers’…
Higher doses of Zepbound to be offered on Eli Lilly website – National
U.S. drugmaker Eli Lilly said on Monday it will offer the higher-dose versions of its popular weight-loss drug…
Purdue Pharma, Sackler family to settle U.S. opioid lawsuits for US$7.4B – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Purdue Pharma has won support from the attorneys general of…
Nerve surgery a growing possibility for spinal cord patients – National
With hockey shirts decorating the wall, a favourite video game on TV, and a cellphone not far away,…
Canada’s top doctor Theresa Tam to leave role June 20 – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Dr. Theresa Tam’s time as Canada’s top doctor is set…
Measles circulating in northeastern B.C. community, health officials warn
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 14, 2025 5:58 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size…
Cancer group warns Carney bill could weaken health standards. Why? – National
By Kyle Duggan The Canadian Press Posted June 13, 2025 3:53 pm 1 min read Descrease article font…
Alberta to begin charging residents a fee to get the COVID-19 vaccine
Albertans who want to continue to protect themselves from the COVID-19 virus will have to pay out of…
As wildfires rage, an updated outlook shows the worst may be yet to come
Descrease article font size Increase article font size There are approximately 225 active wildfires burning across the country,…
RFK Jr. taps new vaccine advisers days after firing previous panel – National
On Wednesday, the head of the U.S. health department, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., appointed eight new members to…
Canadian scientists raise concerns over RFK Jr. firing U.S. vaccine panel – National
Canadian doctors and scientists say Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s firing of an immunization advisory committee south of the…
This salami is being recalled in 3 provinces due to possible salmonella
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Some salami products under the Rea and Bona brands are…
Wildfire smoke continues to trigger poor air quality alerts across Alberta
As wildfires continue to burn across the Prairies, air quality continues to be an issue for many parts…
N.S. woman wrongly diagnosed with terminal cancer: ‘Absolutely devastating’
A week ago, 31-year-old Gabriella Patey was told she had advanced-stage breast cancer and was expected to have…
RFK Jr. removes all 17 members of U.S. vaccine advisory panel – National
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday removed every member of a scientific committee that advises…
Health minister won’t intervene on forcing addictions treatment – National
Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel says there’s no evidence that forcing people into addictions treatment works — but…
Health Canada warns consumers not to inhale ‘laughing gas’ recreationally – National
Health Canada has issued a statement urging consumers not to inhale nitrous oxide products for recreational purposes, and…
U.S. hospitals no longer required to perform emergency abortions – National
The Trump administration announced on Tuesday that it would revoke guidance to the nation’s hospitals that directed them…
Thousands of window AC units recalled for mould risk, Health Canada says – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Tens of thousands of window-mounted air conditioner units are being…
Ozempic, Wegovy linked to rare cases of eye disorder, EMA says – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The European Medicines Agency’s safety committee has concluded that the…
Ontario baby dies after being born prematurely with measles, other complications
A premature infant who contracted measles before birth has died in southwestern Ontario, the province’s chief medical officer…
Some Seasonale birth control pills recalled due to extra placebos – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Two lots of Seasonale birth control medication are being recalled…
Do you know about the health damage long-term wildfire smoke exposure can cause?
Smoky days from wildfires in the spring and summer are sadly becoming the norm in Western Canada, and…
Trump admin revokes guidance for hospitals to provide emergency abortions – National
The Trump administration announced on Tuesday that it would revoke guidance to the nation’s hospitals that directed them…
Infant formula is under health review in the U.S. What parents should know – National
As American health officials vow to overhaul the U.S. food supply, they’re taking a new look at infant…
Weight-loss drug Wegovy use is up 50% among U.S. teens, study shows – National
American teens are increasingly turning to the weight-loss drug Wegovy as more families and their doctors gain confidence…
B.C. launches review of home-sharing program after inquest into woman’s starvation death
By Ashley Joannou The Canadian Press Posted June 2, 2025 7:43 pm 1 min read Descrease article font…
Are at-home tests right for you? What to know as popularity grows – National
The doctor is in — the mailbox, that is. You can now do self-administered tests for everything from…
Canadian-made test could help diagnose sepsis, researchers say – National
A team of Canadian researchers has created a test they say could quickly predict if a patient is…
B.C. ostrich farm failed to contain bio risk from avian flu, agency says
The ostrich farm in British Columbia, which has become a flashpoint of an avian flu outbreak, “has not…
Company fined $10K in E. coli outbreak at Calgary daycares
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 27, 2025 12:47 pm Updated May 27, 2025 7:38 pm 1…
Fake diabetes medication and equipment on the rise in Canada, experts warn – National
From oral drops falsely marketed as GLP-1 alternatives to unauthorized smartwatches claiming to monitor blood sugar without a…
Measles surge boosts support for mandatory school vaccines: poll – National
With measles making an alarming comeback across the country, more Canadians believe vaccines should be mandatory for kids…
New COVID-19 variant sees rise in cases in some countries. Here’s where – National
By Staff The Associated Press Posted May 28, 2025 3:09 pm Updated May 29, 2025 8:15 am 1…
COVID shot is safe during pregnancy, Canadian doctors say after U.S. move – National
Canada’s gynecologists say COVID-19 vaccination “remains safe and strongly recommended” during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. The Society of…
Measles has exploded in Texas, but state could let more kids skip vaccines – National
Texas this year has been the center of the nation’s largest measles outbreak in more than two decades,…
B.C. ostrich farm declines help from Dr. Oz to save birds from planned cull
The operators of an ostrich farm in southeastern British Columbia say United States health official and former television…
Ban flavoured vapes now, anti-smoking groups urge Carney’s government – National
Several tobacco control organizations are renewing their calls on the federal government to put a ban on flavoured…
RFK Jr. asks Canadian regulator to reconsider ostrich cull at B.C. farm
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has written a letter to the president of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency asking…
Measles likely to ‘grumble’ into summer as cases continue to surge – National
The number of confirmed cases of measles in Canada this year has surpassed 2,000 and infectious disease specialists…
Drugs like Ozempic may lower cancer risk if you have diabetes: study – National
Excess body weight can raise the risk of certain cancers, leading researchers to wonder whether blockbuster drugs like…
Moderna pulls application for U.S. approval of COVID-flu shot – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Moderna said on Wednesday it has withdrawn an application seeking…
The secret to faster hip and knee surgeries? Fixing referrals, study says – National
About one in three Canadians needing a new hip or knee are waiting longer than they should, but…
U.S. to limit annual COVID vaccines to at-risk groups, older people – National
Annual COVID-19 shots for healthy younger adults and children in the U.S. will no longer be routinely approved…
Joe Biden has aggressive prostate cancer. A look at symptoms and treatment – National
Former United States president Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that…
Canadian youth ‘doing worse,’ struggle with friendship and bullying: report – National
A global study from UNICEF suggests many Canadian kids are unhappy, with social struggles such as bullying and…
Tick season is back. How to stay safe around these risky bloodsuckers – National
As Canadians flock outdoors for hiking, gardening and sunshine this spring, an unwelcome guest is making its seasonal…
Trump wants to ‘equalize’ and lower drug prices. Could Canada be impacted? – National
U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a new effort to lower prescription drug prices for Americans that targets…
Pregnant, brain-dead Georgia woman kept alive due to state abortion ban – National
A medically brain-dead pregnant woman in the U.S. state of Georgia is being kept alive on a ventilator…
Is arsenic in rice something to worry about? What to know – National
Whether you’re enjoying sushi, feeding your baby rice cereal or indulging in a rice pudding, it’s easy to…
U.S. overdose deaths fell 27% in 2024, a new 1-year record – National
There were 30,000 fewer U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2024 than the year before — the largest one-year…
Partner of Quebec man who received MAID after bedsores says hospital ignored her
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 15, 2025 2:14 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size…
Supporters urged to ‘surround’ B.C. farm where 400 ostriches ordrered culled
The family operating the British Columbia ostrich farm where 400 birds have been ordered culled say about 40…
Bird flu in pet cats is on the rise. What owners need to know – National
As a deadly bird flu outbreak sweeps through wild and domestic bird populations globally, researchers have identified an…
Parkinson’s risk higher for those living close to a golf course: study – National
Living near a golf course might come with an unexpected health concern: a higher risk of Parkinson’s disease,…
Older adults in U.S. urged to skip this travel vaccine. What about Canada? – National
The United States is advising travellers aged 60 and up to hold off on getting the chikungunya vaccine…
Montreal public health reports sharp increase in tuberculosis, syphilis cases
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 12, 2025 3:07 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size…
Zepbound beats Wegovy rival in 1st head-to-head weight loss study – National
People taking Eli Lilly’s obesity drug, Zepbound, lost nearly 50 per cent more weight than those using rival…
If measles keeps spreading, Canada may lose 30-year elimination status: PHAC – National
Canada has held measles elimination status for nearly 30 years — but that could be gone by the…
Recall issued over ineffective radon detectors sold online: Health Canada – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Some radon gas detectors sold on Amazon may not accurately…
Measles cases show signs of exponential growth in western Canada, say health experts
The number of confirmed cases of measles in Alberta is soaring, from 193 confirmed cases on May 1…
Canadian Blood Services plans to recruit 1 million donors over next 5 years – National
Marc Parravano has donated blood 146 times. He remembers regularly going to the blood collection centre with his…
WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy protection as weight-loss drugs dominate – National
Popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are helping millions worldwide shed unwanted pounds, but it appears they’ve…
Wife of Quebec man who chose assisted death describes ER stay as coroner’s inquest opens
Warning: This story contains sensitive subject matter. Discretion is advised. The wife of a man who sought assisted…
Ozempic microdosing: Weight-loss hack or just a placebo? – National
As weight-loss injectables like Ozempic skyrocket in popularity, a new offshoot trend is starting to take hold: microdosing.…
Wildfire smoke linked to rise in ER visits for asthma: study
By Nicole Ireland The Canadian Press Posted May 5, 2025 7:25 am Updated May 5, 2025 7:26 am…
He let snakes bite him hundreds of times. Now his blood might save lives – National
Tim Friede has been bitten by snakes hundreds of times — often on purpose. Now scientists are studying…
This Ninja pressure cooker lid could burn you, Health Canada warns in recall – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Health Canada says a burn risk has led the agency…
Seasonique birth control recalled in Canada over missing pills – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Health Canada is warning the public after one lot of…
Quebec drug maker recalls pain medicine amid potentially fatal health risks – National
JAMP Pharma Corp., a Quebec pharmaceutical maker, is recalling one lot of JAMP-Pregabalin pain medicine because bottles labelled…
U.S. says more children died this flu season than in the past 15 years – National
More U.S. children have died this flu season than at any time since the swine flu pandemic 15…
What is the difference between reconstructive and plastic surgery turkey?
plastic surgery turkey When considering plastic surgery Turkey versus reconstructive surgery, it’s important to understand their different goals,…
RFK Jr. wants placebo testing for ‘new’ vaccines, some experts say it’s unethical – National
The U.S. health department, under the guidance of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., says it intends to…
A look at notable ‘not criminally responsible’ cases in Canada
A judge has ruled that Pierre Ny St-Amand, 53, was not criminally responsible for the 2023 bus attack…
Thousands of kids’ jewelry items recalled over lead in Canada – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Health Canada is issuing a recall for thousands of pieces…
Surgeries cancelled at one of Quebec’s largest hospitals after violent storm
One of Quebec’s largest hospitals cancelled surgeries on Wednesday after it lost power the night before during one…
Why are young adults getting colorectal cancer? E. coli may be a clue – National
Exposure to a bacterial toxin in childhood may be playing a key role in the global rise of…
More doctors, easier licensing: Health ideas from Canada’s parties you may have missed – National
While health care hasn’t taken centre stage in the 2025 federal election, candidates recently brought it back into…
New app helps support patients looking to fill IVF treatment gaps
Carolynn Dubé remembers the pressure she shouldered at the beginning of her in vitro fertilization journey, especially as…
Trump says baby bonuses are a ‘good idea.’ Can cash boost birth rates? – National
The Trump administration is reportedly exploring ways to reverse America’s declining birthrate by offering incentives for larger families,…
Guilty pleas to bylaw charges in connection with E. coli outbreak at Calgary daycares
By Bill Graveland The Canadian Press Posted April 24, 2025 1:06 pm Updated April 24, 2025 7:51 pm…
Legault government wants to link doctors’ pay to their performance
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 24, 2025 1:24 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size…
Canadians’ health data at risk of Trump’s AI ambitions, experts warn – National
Medical researchers and lawyers say our rocky relationship with the United States creates an urgent need to protect…
Alberta woman shares expensive, ‘devastating’ fertility journey in hopes of helping others
It was a role Breanne Irving always knew she wanted to take on. “For me the ‘kids’ thing…
RFK Jr. seeks to phase out artificial dyes from U.S. food supply – National
United States health officials say they will urge foodmakers to phase out petroleum-based artificial colors in the nation’s…
Quebec declares end to measles outbreak after no cases reported for 32 days
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 22, 2025 2:35 pm Updated April 22, 2025 2:36 pm 1…
‘Overwhelming’: Saskatoon firefighters have gone to 901 drug poisoning calls since January
The black concrete walls outside Saskatoon’s only safe consumption site show the wake left by the city’s drug…
Frozen pastries recalled in Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 20, 2025 10:11 am 1 min read Descrease article font size…
Bunny toy recalled in Canada due to ‘excessive’ lead levels – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size If the Easter Bunny is planning to drop off a…
WHO members draft ‘pandemic treaty’ to prepare for next health crisis – National
Five years after COVID-19 triggered national lockdowns, economic uncertainty and killed millions, the World Health Organization’s member countries…
Who supplies ophthalmic microsurgical knives?
ophthalmic microsurgical knives Ophthalmic microsurgical knives are precision instruments used in various eye surgeries, particularly those performed under…
Baby mattresses sold in Canada found to contain toxic chemicals: study – National
Babies and young children might be breathing in harmful chemicals while they sleep, according to new research from…
Some acetaminophen, melatonin tablets are being recalled in Canada – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Some acetaminophen and melatonin tablets are being recalled in Canada…
Autism rates rise again with 1 in 31 U.S. kids diagnosed: CDC – National
Autism diagnoses are on the rise in the United States, with new federal data showing one in 31…
Ozempic for youth? Childhood obesity care gets an overhaul in Canada – National
For the first time in nearly two decades, Canada has updated its national clinical guideline for childhood and…
NDP’s Singh pledges to hire 35,000 nurses by 2030 – National
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Canada has a chance to turn U.S. brain drain into brain gain: CMA – National
Canada should seize the opportunity to turn the U.S. brain drain of doctors and scientists into its own…
How stagnant vaccine funding caused measles to explode in Texas – National
The measles outbreak in West Texas didn’t happen just by chance. The easily preventable disease, declared eliminated in…
More than 6,500 Fisher-Price toys recalled in Canada over choking hazard – National
More than 6,500 Fisher-Price toys have been recalled in Canada due to a potential choking hazard. On Thursday,…
More American doctors are applying to practice in Quebec because of Trump
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Amid the ongoing political instability south of the border, Quebec’s…
Could your next surgery be done by a robot? Meet the patient who tried it – National
Ferenc Jakab needed heart surgery, and a robot was called into action. The 60-year-old Ontario resident had been…
Measles vaccine lasts decades, experts say, pushing back on RFK Jr. – National
As United States Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. urges Americans to get the measles…
Kennedy vows to find autism cause by September, experts express doubt – National
The United States will identify the cause of autism by September, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert…
Have a pet? They could boost your happiness as much as $120K a year – National
Want to know what’s worth as much as a six-figure pay rise? A pet. New research shows that…
U.S. egg prices surge to record highs despite Trump’s predictions – National
By Josh Funk The Associated Press Posted April 10, 2025 9:12 am Updated April 10, 2025 9:16 am…