Tylenol still safe to use in pregnancy, Canadian doctors say after review – National
A group representing Canada’s obstetricians and gynecologists says it has reviewed evidence on Tylenol use during pregnancy and maintains that the painkiller is safe. The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada said on Monday that it has revisited its…
PHAC to take over vaccine injury program after Global News investigation – National
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) will take over the troubled Vaccine Injury Support Program (VISP), after a Global News investigation revealed serious flaws in its operation and administration practises. PHAC launched a compliance audit into Oxaro Inc., the…
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 together: Growing up in Saskatchewan, moving to Alberta and even working at the same place. The pair of identical twins have experienced…
‘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 they have the disease. The study of data from more than 204 countries and territories between 2000 and 2023 found…
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 self-proclaimed “Queen of Canada” and her followers have been declared unfit for human habitation, and the residents have been ordered…
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 gambling. An editorial published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal on Monday says the ads are everywhere during sports broadcasts…
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 his mark as a long-standing member of Parliament and former Liberal cabinet minister. The Montreal Canadiens organization announced Dryden’s death…
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. Ron DeSantis to curb vaccine requirements and other health mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic. DeSantis also announced on Wednesday the…
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. The University Health Network (UHN) said in a news release Thursday the operations, conducted on Aug. 27 and Sept. 3…
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 to be prepared to leave. As of Wednesday, there are 106 active wildfires in the territory with 89 considered out…
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 some of the top threats facing them including bullying, poverty and mental health issues. The Raising Canada report, commissioned by…
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 widespread vaccination efforts. There is no cure for polio; it can only be prevented, and doctors warn if vaccine rates…
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 over 8,000 km away from home in southern Alberta. Dione Amundson and her son Peyton were in Japan for a…
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 to honour them and educate the public about what they call a toxic drug supply crisis. Ahead of International Overdose…
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 government data shows. The figures shared by the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat indicate that in 2020-21, when the pandemic…
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 money needs to go towards health programs aimed at smoking cessation and youth prevention. The settlement was approved in March…
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 legal battle by a British Columbia ostrich farm against an order to cull their flock of about 400 birds after…
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 by Health Canada for unsafe levels of lead. The brand of dining furniture — known as Lars — includes a…
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 Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal by the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care, lay out new methods…
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 the first time, the vaccines will be “made in Canada.” The company says having the vaccine available from domestic manufacturers…
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 Descrease article font size Increase article font size New federal data says apparent opioid-related deaths dropped by 17 per cent…
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 30 and 50 per cent of people with Type 2 diabetes develop some form of chronic kidney disease. An international…
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 ruled on Thursday. The Federal Court of Appeal rejected an appeal by Universal Ostrich Farms in Edgewood, B.C., seeking to…
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 Tahoe, according to public health officials. El Dorado County’s public health division announced the positive plague case on Tuesday and…
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 the risk of potentially radioactive shrimp — and no, it’s not a character in a new superhero movie. The U.S….
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 set to pay a higher price for it, as pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly said it will raise the U.K. list…
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 be available this fall in Canada, the company announced on Tuesday. In a news release, Pfizer Canada and BioNTech said…
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, she also had to figure out a new vaccination program. When her family moved to Moncton in 2020, she learned…
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 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Firefighters on Vancouver Island say a “significant” amount of rainfall has…
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 more action is needed to address low vaccination rates. The regional agency within the World Health Organization, which covers North and South…
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 mistake for months despite multiple requests, Global News has learned. Carol Messenger of Comox, B.C., learned that on Oct. 2,…
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 anti-abortion views, been associated with anti-abortion groups or defended abortion restrictions. Several have helped defend their state’s abortion restrictions in…
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 say that doesn’t mean people should avoid all pistachio products, others say toss the nut. Four brands of pistachios and…
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 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Known as Vizz, manufactured by pharmaceutical company Lenz, the once-daily drops treat…
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 been recalled over concerns the products could potentially cause blisters or burns. The Merino wool-heated sock and Premium 2.0 Merino…
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 issued this week for pistachio-related products, including a viral Dubai brand chocolate bar. Several Andalos brand baklava pastry products are the latest to…
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 brand chocolate bars. And so far, three-quarters of the people sickened are women, the Public Health Agency of Canada says….
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 to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced in a statement Tuesday that 22…
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 down and having an open and honest conversation. That’s what she’s working to do within the Low German-speaking Mennonite community…
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 to be vaccinated against polio as part of a global campaign to wipe out the paralytic disease. She hears their…
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 potential salmonella contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) says the recall was “triggered by test results” and affects pistachio…
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 21 cases of Campylobacter and E. coli infections linked to drinking raw milk in the state, including six children under…
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 infectious tick-borne illness once again making its way into international headlines. Justin Timberlake last week became the latest celebrity to…
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 that in his new home, he’ll be the second most famous Bieber after Canadian pop icon Justin Bieber. The Blue…
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 size Increase article font size The Public Health Agency of Canada says this year’s first human case of West Nile virus acquired…
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 learned, more than two months before the public, along with hundreds of thousands of impacted patients, were notified. Ontario Health…
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 regular walks, according to new research. Multiple studies have shown that regular physical activity can be beneficial as part of…
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 nation’s largest abortion provider fights President Donald Trump’s administration over efforts to defund the organization in his signature tax legislation….
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 as a loving son, a devoted older brother and a loyal friend. “I still hear his laughter,” his father, GJ…
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 high as it once was to help your health. The study, published this week in The Lancet, found that walking…
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 last week that drugs containing acetaminophen with codeine or oxycodone that are used to relieve pain are experiencing shortages. Acetaminophen…
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 the past week, including in Toronto. Niagara Region Public Health confirmed Tuesday that West Nile virus had been detected in…
‘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 Support Program (VISP) and has asked agency staffers to recommend new ways of delivering the services to ailing Canadians. “PHAC…
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 Descrease article font size Increase article font size Officials are pulling another brand of salami off the shelves due to…
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 because their son, who has ADHD and autism, was allegedly being too loud while he was waiting to be seen…
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 and fragile Canadians, Health Minister Marjorie Michel said Monday. Michel made the brief remarks in New Brunswick, as she publicly…
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 further hinder global efforts to combat key illnesses. “While some of the other nations around the world are retreating right…
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 — a sweltering preview of what players and fans may face when the U.S. co-hosts the World Cup with Mexico and…
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 than the average person. “It is something that I do worry about at times,” she said in an interview from…
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 ecstasy should be approved for Americans grappling with depression, trauma and other hard-to-treat conditions. A presidential administration finally seems to…
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 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size U.S. President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with a “common” vein condition…
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 them developing an often fatal genetic disease. The method, referred to by the BBC as the three-person technique, was pioneered…
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 non-profit health foundation says the effort needs an urgent overhaul. Led by Dan Mazier, the Conservative health critic and deputy…
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 font size Special air-quality statements caused by wildfire smoke remain in effect for many areas of the country, and in…
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 declared eradicated in Canada in 1998, measles has made a comeback, spreading rapidly in recent months due to declining vaccination…
Canada’s obesity rates rose faster during pandemic than prior 11 years – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A new report says the prevalence of obesity increased faster during the COVID-19 pandemic than it did over the course of more than a decade beforehand, specifically in young adults. The research published in…
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 sandwiches has expanded. The Public Health Agency of Canada said 84 people have gotten sick since April, and there have now been…
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 levels seen in more than three decades, and provided life-saving medicines for some of the world’s most vulnerable. But in…
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 rate, a new poll finds that relatively few U.S. adults see this as a priority or share the White House’s…
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 conditioning and similar cooling equipment, says new Statistics Canada data. The increasing frequency and intensity of heat waves is at…
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 Vaccine Injury Support Program. The federal agency declined the request, asking for written questions instead. Global News submitted an extensive…
‘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 is “failing” and a “breach of trust,” say opposition parties. A five-month-long Global News investigation of the Vaccine Injury Support…
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 to be interviewed by Global News. It requested this news organization submit written questions. Global submitted a 15-page letter of…
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 U.S., U.K. and Australia have come under scrutiny for allegedly failing to support families amid surging applications and desperate pleas…
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 3rd party administrator” to highlight the arm’s-length relationship between government and contractor. This was the reason PHAC outsourced the administration…
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 treatment of five patients as the study itself costs. The early-stage study published last year found that three of 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 Support Program (VISP), and Public Health Agency of Canada officials made a surprise visit to the firm’s offices in mid-June,…
‘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 former staffers say. The Vaccine Injury Support Program (VISP), created during the pandemic, was designed to compensate people who have…
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 two kids held him as he took his last breath. Stephen, 45, a service manager for a luxury automobile dealership,…
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 two kids held him as he took his last breath. Stephen, 45, a service manager for a luxury automobile dealership,…
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 say. “Climate change in Canada is happening at a much more accelerated rate than we see in parts of the…
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 still ongoing, and despite a three-year investigation, has yet to find the exact cause. “As things stand, all hypotheses must…
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 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Officials say 72 people, mostly in Alberta, have fallen ill after…
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 medicine saw thousands of packages stopped or seized before entering the country. From Dec. 16, 2024, until May 16, 2025,…
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 the organization has “ignored the science” and “lost the public trust.” A video of Kennedy’s speech was shown to participants…
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 drug toxicity deaths falling 17 per cent from the year before. The data for 2024 released Wednesday by the Public…
‘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 as next year, though the company behind it says it could still take some time before the general population could…
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 per day, according to three sources familiar with the matter, in what could be a major win for an industry…
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 be vulnerable as large parts of central Canada face a sweltering heat wave. Global News chief meteorologist Anthony Farnell says a…
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 sales have B.C.’s attorney general feeling “heartened” as she pursues similar lawsuits in Canada. Monday saw 55 U.S. states and territories…
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 that could protect millions – although it’s unclear how many in the U.S. and abroad will get access to the…
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 that could protect millions – although it’s unclear how many in the U.S. and abroad will get access to the…
‘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 article font size The COVID-19 variant that may be driving a recent rise in cases in some parts of the world has…
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 was at risk before the “profoundly damaging” 2023 data breach, privacy officials say. Canadian Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne and U.K….
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 its website LillyDirect, with shipments starting in early August. The company said the 12.5 milligrams and 15 mg doses of…
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. states and territories for its $7.4 billion settlement to resolve thousands of opioid lawsuits against the drugmaker and its owners,…
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 is everything you might expect from a 16-year-old. But on June 25, 2024, a bike ride changed his life forever….
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 to an end next week, the Public Health Agency of Canada says. Tam has served as Canada’s chief public health…
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 font size A health authority in northern British Columbia says measles is officially circulating in a remote community in the province’s northeast….
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 it, the province announced late Friday afternoon. Since December 2020, the federal government had been looking after procuring and buying…
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 article font size The Canadian Cancer Society is warning the Carney government that its legislation to eliminate interprovincial trade barriers…
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 classified as being “out of control,” and this wildfire season is expected to continue to be challenging, federal officials say….
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 advisory committee from which he abruptly fired all 17 experts in one go earlier this week. He ousted the panel,…
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 worrisome. On Monday, the U.S. health and human services secretary — a longtime anti-vaccine advocate — said he will appoint…
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 from three provinces over concerns of potential salmonella contamination, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says. According to a food recall…
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. Some communities in the province remained under an air quality warning on Tuesday while special air quality statements were issued…
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 to live. Armed with the “grim diagnosis” that had also claimed her mother’s life, Patey began telling family and friends…
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 for Disease Control and Prevention on how to use vaccines and pledged to replace them with his own picks. Major…
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 emergency abortions for women when they are necessary to stabilize their medical condition. That guidance was issued to hospitals in…
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 the serious health risks of doing so as reports of instances are on the rise, and as authorities are cracking…
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 Novo Nordisk’s popular weight-loss drug Wegovy and its treatments for type 2 diabetes may cause rare occurrences of a potentially…
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 Canada as part of a broader North American recall over the risk of mould exposure. This comes as summer-like temperatures…
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 manufacturer after it received a complaint that they contained extra placebo pills. Teva Canada Ltd. said it received a complaint…
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 says, According to Dr. Kieran Moore, the infant’s mother was not vaccinated against measles. In a statement Thursday, he said…
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 impact it can have on your health is something that shouldn’t be ignored, health officials say. Bad air quality is…
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 weigh in on whether provinces should pursue involuntary treatment. “I will tell you that I think every single Canadian has…
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. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has directed the Food and Drug Administration to review the nutrients and other ingredients…
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 emergency abortions for women when they are necessary to stabilize their medical condition. That guidance was issued to hospitals in…
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 have added measles to their list of risks to prepare and watch out for. The warnings from some public health…
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 thyroid function to HIV in the privacy of your own home — and that list continues to grow, as the Food and…
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 develop sepsis, a life-threatening condition that happens when the immune system has a dysfunctional reaction to an infection and starts…
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 the authorities to manage the outbreak, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Universal Ostrich Farm “failed to undertake appropriate…
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 as a new Parliament begins and a new health minister settles into their role. That comes as data over recent…
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 prick, a wave of fraudulent diabetes-related products are popping up on Canadian websites, prompting urgent warnings from health officials. Recently,…
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 Descrease article font size Increase article font size A judge has fined a commercial kitchen company $10,000 for bylaw offences…
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, but a significant number of parents still aren’t convinced, according to a new poll. Polling by Angus Reid, published Thursday,…
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 Gynaecologists of Canada issued the assurance Wednesday, a day after U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — a longtime…
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 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size COVID-19 cases are rising again as a new variant begins to circulate in some parts of the world….
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. Mehmet Oz has offered to save the birds from an impending cull by relocating them to his ranch in Florida….
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 mostly eradicated disease has sickened more than 700 in the state, sent dozens to hospitals and led to the death…
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 at a B.C. farm be spared from a planned cull. Kennedy, the U.S. secretary for health and human services, posted…
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 and Zepbound could play a role in cancer prevention. Now, a study of 170,000 patient records suggests there’s a slightly lower risk of…
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 the surge will eventually end, continued spread is expected into the summer. Recent numbers from the provinces show big jumps,…
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 its flu and COVID-19 combination vaccine candidate to wait for efficacy data from a late-stage trial of its influenza shot,…
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 turning to private clinics, researchers say a more centralized referral system could help fix the backlog. A study published Tuesday in…
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 major new vaccine policy shift unveiled Tuesday by the Trump administration. Top officials for the Food and Drug Administration laid…
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 his bones. Biden sought medical attention last week after experiencing urinary symptoms, which led doctors to discover a nodule on…
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 friends among the sources of their anguish. UNICEF’s 19th Report Card suggests one in five youth in Canada face frequent bullying, one in…
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. Thanks to warming winters and milder temperatures, ticks are thriving in more parts of the country than ever before —…
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 — both for the lower prices they pay and the potential to import cheaper drugs from those countries. Yet the…
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 baby can be born because removing the patient’s life support would constitute an illegal abortion based on state laws. Adriana…
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 rice is one of the most popular staples around the world. But emerging research shows this beloved grain may be…
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 that could bring the virus closer to humans: a significant increase in infections among pet cats and other feline species….
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 font size The partner of a man who received a medically assisted death after developing a severe bedsore in a Quebec hospital…
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 arrived on scene in anticipation of a possible showdown with federal authorities. In the meantime, the Regional District of Central…
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 recorded. An estimated 80,000 people died from overdoses last year, according to provisional Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data…
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 a recent study. The study, published May 8 in JAMA Network Open, found a potential link between living near golf…
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 looks into reports of possible side effects, including heart problems, neurological issues and even death. The Centers for Disease Control…
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 Wegovy in the first head-to-head study of the blockbuster medications. Clinical trial participants who took tirzepatide, the drug sold as…
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 font size Montreal public health officials are calling for better access to tuberculosis care after a sharp rise in the number…
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 the current outbreaks keep growing the way they have been, Canada could lose that status by October 2025, according to…
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 levels, potentially putting users at risk, Health Canada has warned. On Wednesday, Health Canada issued a recall for radon gas…
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 cases on May 8 — a period of just one week. Nearly two-thirds of cases are in the southern part…
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 he was a kid and followed in her footsteps after he turned 17 and was able to donate himself. “I…
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 eating away at WeightWatcher’s profits. WW International, formerly known as WeightWatchers, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday in…
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 a disastrous emergency room stay in Quebec is accusing the healthcare system of negligence. On Monday, Sylvie Brosseau spoke publicly…
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 following the standard dosing guidelines, some people are experimenting with smaller amounts of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro….
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 read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A new study says visits to emergency departments for asthma spiked…
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 in hopes of creating a better treatment for snake bites. Friede has long had a fascination with reptiles and other venomous creatures….
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 a pressure cooker lid that has resulted in more than 100 injuries in the United States. The recall notice posted…
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 50-milligram capsules may contain 150-milligram capsules instead. Health Canada announced the recall in an unusual Saturday evening statement. The announcement…
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 control pills was recalled across the country due to a packaging error that left two pills missing — a defect…
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 requirement of a placebo testing phase in vaccine trials to provide more transparency about medical products, but experts warn the…
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, according to a federal report released Friday. The 216 pediatric deaths reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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 Laval, Que., daycare that killed two small children and injured six others. Superior Court Justice Éric Downs concluded Ny St-Amand…
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 jewelry sold on Amazon over lead content found in them, the agency said in a recall notice. The first recall…
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 series of violent storms that swept through the province. Officials at Montreal’s Maisonneuve-Rosemont hospital — its rapidly aging infrastructure in…
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 of colorectal cancer, according to a new study. The study, published April 23 in Nature, found that a toxin called…
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 platforms that spotlight key health issues — from the need for more family doctors to better access to mental health…
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 short of promising a formal ban and offered few specifics on how they intended to achieve the sweeping change. Food…
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 Canadian resource: patient health information that can be used to train artificial intelligence. “Our health data is the most valuable…
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 read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A commercial kitchen company in Calgary pleaded guilty Thursday to four…
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 font size The Quebec government has just tabled its proposal to family doctors as part of the negotiations to renew…
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 a $5,000 “baby bonus” for new mothers. That’s according to a report published Monday by the New York Times, saying…
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 been an ‘I’m not sure’ — it’s always been a definitive ‘heck yes,’” Irving said. But the Calgary woman’s path…
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 to administer the required medications. “You’re standing there at your bathroom counter and you’re thinking, I can’t screw this up,”…
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 Descrease article font size Increase article font size Quebec’s Health Department has declared an end to the measles outbreak in…
‘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 names of those who’ve died, most from drug poisoning, are scrawled on the Prairie Harm Reduction building. Kim Randall, the…
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 font size The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning consumers across multiple provinces that two brands of frozen pastries have…
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 due to labelling errors. On Tuesday, Health Canada issued alerts for one lot of Laboratoire Riva Inc.’s acetaminophen 500 milligram caplet and…
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 wooden bunny toy this year, you might want to check the label first — Health Canada has issued a recall over 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 agreed on a draft “pandemic treaty” that sets guidelines for how the international community might confront the next global health crisis. After the world’s largely disastrous response…
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 of Toronto. Two studies, published Tuesday in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, found that common children’s mattresses release toxic…
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 sets guidelines for how the international community might confront the next global health crisis. After the world’s largely disastrous response to the coronavirus, countries tasked the WHO with overseeing a pandemic treaty in 2021; negotiations concluded early Wednesday on an agreement…
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 identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in 2022 — the highest rate ever recorded in the country. A report released…
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,” the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) says. In a statement posted Thursday, CMA president Dr. Joss Reimer said that many American…
NDP’s Singh pledges to hire 35,000 nurses by 2030 – National
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 14, 2025 2:33 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is promising to shore up Canada’s struggling health care system by hiring 35,000 nurses…
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 — and this time, the focus isn’t on numbers on a scale. Instead, the new approach recommends focusing on quality…
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. in 2000, ripped through communities sprawling across more than 20 Texas counties in part because health departments were starved of…
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 issued a recall for two products: the Fisher-Price Brunch and Go Stroller Toy and the Fisher-Price 3-in-1 SnugaPuppy Activity Center….
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 Physicians says more and more doctors in the United States are showing interest in practicing in Quebec. “The Collège des…
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 heart murmur for over 20 years, checking in with his doctor every couple of years. At a recent visit, the…
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 also casting doubt on it — claiming its protection fades “very quickly.” But experts say that’s simply not true, pointing…
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 on Thursday, setting a deadline for an answer that has eluded scientists for decades. Autism diagnoses in the United States…
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 dog or cat could provide the same emotional boost as earning an additional $120,000 CAD annually. The study, published March…
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 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size In defiance of United States President Donald Trump’s predictions, U.S. egg…
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 and obesity medications — including Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro — that have changed the lives of millions of people around…
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 and warning its residents about travel. Last week, the New York State Department of Health issued a travel advisory ahead…
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 Prevention soon to stop recommending fluoridation in communities nationwide. Kennedy also said he’s assembling a task force to focus on…
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 against Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, according to new research. Two major studies published Monday in JAMA Neurology found that GLP-1…