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‘Alarming’: Study finds 44% of people with diabetes don’t know they have it – National

A new study has found that while one in nine people globally live with diabetes, almost half don’t even know

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 for the

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 of problem

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 great left

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 risk” with

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 the country.

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 Republican Gov.

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 warn others

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 decades thanks to

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 was hospitalized

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 in Edmonton

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 pandemic, new

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 say the

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 fund the

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 being recalled

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. The recommendations, published

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 — and for

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 diabetes. Between

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 min read

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 top courts

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 South Lake

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 Kingdom are

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 recall over

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 two babies,

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 set to

Significant rainfall slows spread of some wildfires on Vancouver Island

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Firefighters on Vancouver Island say a “significant” amount of rainfall has helped

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 correct its

Canada has most measles cases in North America: health group – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Pan American Health Organization says Canada has the highest number of

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 have revealed

Canada expands recall for pistachio products due to possible salmonella – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size More pistachio products are being recalled in Canada due to potential salmonella contamination,

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 health officials

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 been approved

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 socks have

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, with the

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 being developed

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 viral Dubai

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 allow children

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 due to

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 requires sitting

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 have been

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, but realizes

West Nile virus confirmed in Toronto, Canada’s 1st human case this year

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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 News has

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 going for

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 as the

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 is remembered

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 be as

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 a notice

‘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 Vaccine Injury

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 Ontario in

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 emergency room

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 to ailing

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 delays will

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 Increase article

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 pm 1

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 a pivotal

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 risk of

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 States —

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 younger age

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 LSD and

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 min read

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 as the

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 weekend. Once

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 reducing air

Salami salmonella outbreak: 2 more hospitalized, dozen new illnesses reported

By Hannah Alberga The Canadian Press Posted July 11, 2025 11:37 am Updated July 11, 2025 11:44 am 1 min

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 the lowest

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 on air

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’ falling birth

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 discuss its

‘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 by vaccines

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 Program, declined

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 in 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 VISP’s “independent

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 for the

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 Vaccine Injury

‘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, current and

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 and their

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 and their

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 health specialists

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 pandemic, is

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 Gavi, saying

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 against counterfeit

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, despite opioid-related

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 11:00 am 1 min

‘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 as soon

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 who could

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 boosting its

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 two drinks

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 global rollout

‘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 size Increase

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’ sensitive data

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 55 U.S.

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 Zepbound on

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, Henry Black

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 to come

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 Increase article

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 size Increase

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 pocket for

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, with 121

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 a vaccine

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 only months

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 being recalled

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 border is

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 of Alberta.

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 the Centers

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 she won’t

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 warning about

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 by the

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 recalled in

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 use of

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 of health

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 to provide

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 the hidden

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 to provide

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 formula. U.S.

Measles vaccination a ‘ticket’ for kids to stay in summer camps: officials – National

As families look toward the end of school and the start of summer camps, public health officials and camp directors

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 size Increase

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 cooperated” with

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 vaping products

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 single finger

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 min read

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 in school,

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 min read

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 Obstetricians and

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, as a

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 personality Dr.

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 going to

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 that ostriches

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 Wegovy, Ozempic

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 say while

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 approval for

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 instead of

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 under a

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 has spread to

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 difficulty making

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 until her

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 return: ticks.

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 foreign nations

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 see why

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 alarming trend

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 Increase article

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 decline ever

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 supporters have

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, according to

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 while it

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 Novo Nordisk’s

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 Increase article

Trump looks to cut drug prices to match other countries with new order – National

U.S. President Donald Trump says he’ll sign an executive order on Monday that, if implemented, could bring down the costs

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 measure gas

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 fall. If

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 to 313

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 mother when

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 also been

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. Instead of

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 death following

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 his blood

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 1 min

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 to recall

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 to contain

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 Seasonique birth

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 years ago,

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 add the

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 early onset

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 of children’s

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 on a

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 of a

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 food supply, but stopped

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 a critical

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, potentially including

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 1 min

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 Increase article

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 has never

New app helps support patients looking to fill IVF treatment gaps – National

Carolynn Dubé remembers the pressure she shouldered at the beginning of her in vitro fertilization journey, especially as she braced herself

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 focus, unveiling

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 min read

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 Increase article

‘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 crisis. The

Some acetaminophen, melatonin tablets are being recalled in Canada – National

Some acetaminophen and melatonin tablets are being recalled in Canada due to labelling errors. On Tuesday, Health Canada issued alerts

Bunny toy recalled in Canada due to ‘excessive’ lead levels – National

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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 agreed on a draft “pandemic treaty” that

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 the University

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 eight-year-olds were

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 adolescent obesity

NDP’s Singh pledges to hire 35,000 nurses by 2030 – National

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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 F. Kennedy Jr. said

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 the U.S.

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, Health Canada

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 monitoring a

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 College of

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 vaccine, he’s

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 “brain gain,”

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 owning a

RFK Jr. calls for CDC to stop backing fluoride in drinking water – National

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday said he plans to tell the Centers for Disease Control and

New York warns travellers about Canada: ‘Measles is just a car ride away!’

As measles cases continue to rise in Canada, particularly in Ontario, one U.S. state is taking notice of the surge

Canadian scientist awarded for discovering hormone used in Ozempic – National

A Canadian researcher has won a 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences for discovering the GLP-1 hormone used in diabetes

Drugs like Ozempic could ‘significantly’ cut Alzheimer’s risk, study finds – National

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, commonly used for Type 2 diabetes and weight loss, may also offer significant protection

Measles can ‘erase’ your immune system’s memory. Here’s how – National

As measles cases surge worldwide, experts are raising alarms about a lesser-known danger: immune amnesia. The highly contagious virus doesn’t

‘It’s a golden ticket’: U.S. doctors explain the urge to come to Canada – National

Dr. Karyn Ginsberg has spent more than 25 years practicing pediatrics in the United States, but in recent months, she

Shingles vaccine cuts dementia risk by 20%, study finds – National

A vaccine to fight dementia? It turns out there may already be one – shots that prevent painful shingles also

1.6K Ontario students suspended for old vaccination files amid measles outbreak

An Ontario public health unit has ordered the suspension of 1,624 elementary students for out-of-date vaccination records. The Region of