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Ozempic ingredient added to WHO’s essential medicines list
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency recalls more items containing pistachio in Quebec
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Ryobi-branded electric pressure washers recalled after injuries, fractures reported
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Legionnaires’ deaths in London, Ont., prompt calls for stricter regulations to prevent outbreaks
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Likely source of deadly legionnaires’ outbreak in London, Ont., is ID’d as more become sick
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Union calls for better support for paramedics amid ‘profound mental health crisis’
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Manitoba health officials admit racism in care of Indigenous man who died of cancer
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More than 400 deaths linked to L.A. wildfires, researchers say
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Quebec physicians warn of deepfake scams using their likeness to sell medications
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Why are so many federal inmates dying shortly before their release date?
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Indigenous communities face higher death rates from fires and lack of data leaves them vulnerable, says group
A report by the National Research Council of Canada (NRCC) confirms what many Indigenous communities have long known: the rate of…
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Measles cases extend beyond Alberta, Ontario, hotspot map shows
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Canadians’ health data at risk of being handed over to U.S. authorities, experts warn
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Family ‘in crisis mode’ as feds pull funding for autistic First Nations boy
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N.S. family says $85K surgery in U.S. might be daughter’s only hope to walk again
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AHS declares presumed E. coli, amoebiasis outbreak at Saskatoon Farm food facility
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St. John’s morgue octuples its storage capacity with new facility
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Are you drinking heavily? You may be at greater risk of liver disease
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Jasperites work through mental health struggles amid anniversary of destructive fire
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Bills mounting for family of young N.S. woman in ICU after second lung transplant
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Debate on forced mental health treatment continues as one woman’s costs top $800K
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‘Japanese walking’ a fun way for some to boost their health
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8 babies born with experimental 3-parent IVF technique
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Deep Rooted doc sheds light on mental health struggles in agriculture
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4th brand added to salami recall over salmonella concerns
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Advocates denounce plan to cut federal Indigenous services budget
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‘Keep the doors open’: As ERs close, doctor speaks out on the challenges of practising in rural Sask.
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Researcher calls for rural health investment after Dawson Creek’s only ob-gyn leaves community
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Researchers retract, then re-publish study linking wildfire smoke and dementia
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Trump stopped the global fight against HIV/AIDS in its tracks. Canada can help fix it
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1,500 deaths in recent European heat wave were due to climate change, study estimates
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1 dead, more than 40 sick as legionnaires’ outbreak spreads in southeast London
One person is dead and more than 40 people sick after a legionnaires’ outbreak in London, Middlesex London Health Unit…
Sask. women 45+ can now self-refer for breast screening mammograms, but awareness, capacity issues continue
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Edmonton region hits all-time monthly peak in opioid-related deaths
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April Aleman tracks the Uber she ordered for her 82-year-old client as it makes its way to a public health…
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72 sick in salami salmonella outbreak, health agency says
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National health data released Wednesday shows overdose deaths in Canada dropped in 2024 but the toll still remained much higher than it…
Machete attack, dislocated jaw: Nurses detail violent incidents at Fraser Health hospital
Two nurses are speaking out about violent incidents they experienced while working in the emergency department at Eagle Ridge Hospital…
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A Nova Scotia mother says her son was denied his right to an education when he was told to stay home…
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Anorexia is normally treated with therapy. Now a Canadian team is trying the gut
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Alberta’s measles outbreaks have now eclipsed the 1,000-case mark and infectious disease specialists are warning the virus is “impossible to contain,”…
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Insect-borne diseases are becoming increasingly common in southern parts of the province, with climate change playing a part.
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As the province’s measles case count approaches 1,000, health experts are raising the alarm about Alberta babies who are being born already infected…
Patient advocate calls for retraction of mystery brain disease report from U.S. medical journal
An advocate for New Brunswick patients suffering from unusual neurological symptoms is calling for the retraction of a recent scientific…
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Twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV approved in U.S.
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The Alberta government is facing fierce and mounting opposition to plans that will reduce access to publicly funded COVID-19 vaccines…
B.C. man acquitted of sexual assault after blaming ‘automatism’ on magic mushrooms
On a Friday night in March 2019, Leon-Jamal Daniel Barrett concluded that humanity was corrupt and his only means to…
Moms’ emotional statements open Ontario inquest for 7 Maplehurst inmates after overdose deaths
The coroner’s inquest into the deaths of seven men from drug overdoses while they were in custody at Maplehurst Correctional Complex…
Measles is surging in Alberta. Which vaccine-preventable disease could be next?
Doctors and scientists worry Alberta’s measles outbreaks could signal the start of a new era when other dangerous infectious diseases of…
Despite ‘massive shift’ towards smoking over injection, Ontario has only 1 supervised drug inhalation space
Advocates and researchers say Ontario is far behind when it comes to protecting the growing number of drug users in…
Canadians spend billions on cosmetics each year, but dermatologists say only a fraction of products are needed
The Dose25:38How do cosmetics affect my skin health? Read the label on the average cosmetics product in your local drug…
Wildfire smoke carries short- and long-term health risks, Alberta experts warn
As Alberta faces the prospect of another summer plagued by wildfire smoke, experts are urging people to monitor conditions and take steps…
Canada’s top doctor Theresa Tam leaving role at end of term June 20
Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam is leaving her position at the end of next week. Tam has…
Men are not OK, report on premature deaths in Canada suggests
About 44 per cent of men living in Canada die prematurely, according to a new report from the Movember Institute…
Alberta’s measles outbreaks are now the worst in nearly half a century
Alberta’s measles surge is so dramatic, the last time case counts were higher Calgary did not have an NHL team,…
Obstetrical, gynecological care patient complaints on the rise in Ontario, says patient ombudsman
New data shows more people are filing complaints about obstetrical and gynecological care in Ontario, with insensitivity, poor communication and lack of…
Seven hospitalized after eating salami recalled due to possible salmonella
Seven people have been hospitalized after eating salami recalled due to possible salmonella contamination. The Public Health Agency of Canada…
How close are we to getting a vaccine for Lyme disease?
Diana Moser has, to the best of her knowledge, not contracted Lyme disease, a welcome status quo that might be…
From clinics to culinary tours to laser tag: How this Ontario city is wooing future doctors
Shahzeb Khan had never been to Cambridge, Ont., before. But after a week of touring private gardens, visiting various entertainment…
Smoke blankets Alberta as fight against western wildfires continues
Smoke from wildfires burning across Alberta has blanketed much of the province, including the Edmonton region. Edmontonians woke up to…
These Gazan families came to Quebec for safety. Now, they face life without health coverage
When Nidal Zaqout arrived in Montreal last September from Gaza, he hoped to have a chance to rebuild his life….
Judge calls woman a ‘danger,’ sends her to prison after faking pregnancies, defrauding Ontario doulas
WARNING: This article references sexual assault, and may affect those who have experienced them or know someone affected by them. Kaitlyn…
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People call this hotline when they use drugs alone
22 hours ago News Duration 9:17 An anonymous hotline has fielded over 20,000 calls from people across Canada who want…
People call this hotline when they use drugs alone
9 hours ago News Duration 9:17 An anonymous hotline has fielded over 20,000 calls from people across Canada who want…
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WATCH | Ozempic, Mounjaro linked to vision loss in diabetics
Researchers at the University of Toronto have found GLP-1 weight loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro double the…
Seasonique birth control pills from Teva Canada recalled due to extra yellow tablets
Health Canada issued a recall notice on Friday for some Seasonique birth control products due to some packages containing the correct blue-green…
Man who considered assisted death after bedsore tells coroner’s inquiry ‘you have to fight’ for care
Among the dozens of people who testified at a coroner’s inquiry into the death of Normand Meunier, Claude Labelle may be…
Nova Scotia recoups $3.7M in health-transfer clawbacks from Ottawa
Ottawa has paid Nova Scotia several million dollars in health transfers that were previously withheld because of people paying out…
What we know about measles during pregnancy
The death of an Ontario infant born prematurely and infected with measles through the mother is raising questions about how…
Marc Garneau died after ‘short but very difficult battle’ with cancer, former staffer says
Marc Garneau died this week after being diagnosed with two types of cancer earlier this year, his former staffer says….
England is launching a gonorrhea vaccine. Is Canada next?
England will soon begin administering a vaccine to high-risk individuals that may reduce their chances of contracting gonorrhea, but a similar…
Toronto doctor’s obstetrical and gynecological care was neglectful, patients allege
Marie-Louise Fitrion says she was asleep in a hospital bed when she woke up to an obstetrician’s hand in her…
Some rape crisis centres report spike in calls since start of Hockey Canada sexual assault trial
WARNING: This article references sexual assault and may affect those who have experienced sexual violence or know someone impacted by…
More than half of Canadians skipping health care such as dental, survey suggests
As the Canadian Dental Care Plan expands this week to include all eligible age groups, 35 per cent of Canadians…
Son of woman who inspired Canada’s assisted dying law choosing to die on his own terms
Price Carter is planning to die this summer. The 68-year-old has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. He knows it will…
Hospital alleges its floors aren’t flat, files $100M lawsuit against builder
Humber River Health is suing the consortium contracted to build and maintain its Toronto hospital for $100 million, alleging that negligent…
How the fate of a herd of ostriches on a small B.C. farm caught the attention of the Trump administration
Edgewood, B.C. isn’t usually the sort of place that would be on the radar of high-ranking White House officials. On…
A brisk walk a few times a week could help keep colon cancer away, study suggests
James Smith woke up from a colonoscopy to be told devastating news. At 59, he was diagnosed with colon cancer….
Kelowna General Hospital doctors warn of ‘collapse’ of primary maternity care coverage
Doctors in the department of obstetrics and gynecology at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) are warning that the maternity ward is on the…
New treatments could turn advanced prostate cancer into a ‘chronic disease’ instead of a death sentence
Many people with advanced prostate cancer are living much longer due to new treatments, leading prostate cancer doctors say. Though…
Diabetes Canada stresses it doesn’t endorse medical products after ads suggest otherwise
Diabetes Canada says it’s received a surge in reports from people who’ve seen ads for or bought products that use…
A B.C. couple waited weeks to get their stillborn daughter’s remains. Then, they were invoiced for her autopsy
Nick Bordignon was still deep in grief over the death of his infant daughter last October when an envelope from the…
Should childhood vaccinations be mandatory? Almost 70% of Canadians think so, according to a new poll
Measles cases are surging across Canada, so it might not come as a surprise that nearly 70 per cent of…
Southern Alberta’s 472 confirmed measles cases ‘tip of the iceberg,’ health official says
As southern Alberta battles its worst measles outbreak in decades, some doctors are warning the virus is more rampant than the…