This year, Canada is facing a concerning rise in Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infections, particularly among....
Toronto is grappling with an outbreak of Shigellosis, a highly contagious and drug-resistant bacterial illness, that....
A fresh set of recommendations from a panel of nutrition experts aims to transform the American....
TAMESNA, Morocco (AP) — During the COVID-19 pandemic, African countries faced difficulties in obtaining crucial testing....
The U.S. government has announced a new initiative to test the nation's milk supply for bird....
EDMONTON — Lucy, the renowned elephant at the Edmonton Valley Zoo, is in good health as....
Canada has witnessed numerous significant food recalls this year, from salad kits to plant-based milks, with....
For decades, adding fluoride to drinking water has been a key strategy in improving dental health....
The U.S. Supreme Court is considering a significant case on transgender rights, hearing arguments this Wednesday....
A new study has revealed that changes in brain health linked to obesity can start much....
WASHINGTON (AP) — While artificial intelligence (AI) is already revolutionizing sectors like programming and customer service,....
A new drug has been hailed as a potential breakthrough in the fight against AIDS, with....
MILWAUKEE — In the bustling main hallway of the Milwaukee Public Library’s downtown branch, a team....
British lawmakers took a significant step on Friday by granting preliminary approval to a bill that....
New research suggests that irregular sleep patterns—specifically inconsistent bedtimes and wake-up times—may increase the risk of....
TORONTO — Slinder Bhatti still remembers the impact a crisis helpline had on her many years....
BEIRUT (AP) — Carol Zeghayer clutched her IV as she rushed down the bright hallway of....
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A judge’s ruling on Tuesday has brought Nebraska closer to allowing medical....
The holiday season is officially here, and many Americans are stepping up to the challenge of....
In recent years, many people flocked to popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, eager to....
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has expanded its recall of carrots due to potential E.....
Manitoba has confirmed Canada’s first case of a recently identified mpox strain known as clade Ib.....
A third case of chronic wasting disease (CWD), a fatal illness threatening deer populations, has been....
A Dallas anesthesiologist, Raynaldo Rivera Ortiz Jr., has been sentenced to 190 years in prison for....
Kristin Pardy struggled with bulimia for over a decade, keeping it hidden from those around her.....
MONTREAL — The Quebec government is launching a new initiative aimed at improving access to abortion....
Efforts by physicians and volunteers to create overdose prevention sites at hospitals in Nanaimo and Victoria....
Health authorities have identified the first U.S. case of a recently discovered mpox strain, originally detected....
When Tristan Ford was born with a rare inherited condition, his future looked grim. Diagnosed with....
In light of a growing avian flu threat, British Columbia's top veterinarian, Dr Theresa Burns, has....
Janet Rapp, 71, begins her mornings with a brisk walk through the city zoo, greeting friends....
The U.S. saw a significant slowdown in its syphilis epidemic last year, while cases of gonorrhea....
The ongoing drug crisis in Canada has resulted in thousands of deaths annually, sparking debates over....
The Ministry of Health in British Columbia has confirmed the province’s first suspected human case of....
Health Canada has approved Moderna's mRNA vaccine, mRESVIA, for adults aged 60 and older, offering protection....
A recent study reveals that seven percent of workers at U.S. dairy farms, where cows were....
British health authorities have confirmed four cases of a new, more contagious strain of mpox, initially....
A new study suggests that a headset designed for home use could offer relief for individuals....
A measles outbreak has been officially reported in Zone 3 of New Brunswick, covering Fredericton and....
A groundbreaking cancer treatment has been introduced in Canada at the London Health Sciences Centre Research....
In just six months since its launch, Canada’s federal dental care program has successfully provided treatment....
Long COVID can lead to a variety of health challenges, most notably brain fog, difficulty breathing,....
Some Apple AirPods models can now serve as hearing aids following a recent software update released....
Get ready to set your clocks back an hour next Sunday, November 3, as daylight saving....
This year, U.S. doctors are seeing a surge in "walking pneumonia" cases among children, often resulting....
Radon, a radioactive gas present in nearly every home across Canada, is drawing renewed attention due....
On Wednesday, U.S. health officials advised that adults aged 50 and older should now get vaccinated....
At least 49 people across 10 states have fallen ill due to E. coli food poisoning....
The Canadian Paediatric Society has issued new guidance urging healthcare professionals to regularly screen children for....
A religious group from Quebec is suing the minister of mental health and addictions, arguing that....
Hundreds of frozen waffles sold in Canada and the U.S. are being recalled due to potential....
Ontario's Big City Mayors are urging the provincial government to reassess mental health laws and consider....
Islamabad(AP) — Polio cases are on the rise in Pakistan, prompting a new vaccination initiative amid....
Whooping cough cases in the U.S. have reached their highest level in a decade for this....
A new bill to legalize assisted dying in Britain was introduced to Parliament on Wednesday, marking....
A new study has confirmed that people with HIV can safely receive kidney transplants from deceased....
A Texas man is facing execution this week, which could mark the first instance in the....
When a woman gets a mammogram, the primary concern is whether there are signs of breast....
A nationwide recall has been announced for Rana's Tagliatelle Seasoned White Chicken & Mushroom Sauce due....
Four people in Ontario have fallen ill after consuming beef tongue suspected to be contaminated with....
Researchers have uncovered new insights into how the human brain clears out waste, shedding light on....
Convenience store operators across Canada are challenging federal regulations that restrict the sale of nicotine pouches....
More than a dozen tigers at a zoo in southern Vietnam were euthanized after contracting bird....
A new federal plan for addressing autism spectrum disorder is a step in the right direction,....
A child in northern Ontario has tragically died from rabies after being exposed to a bat,....
In late August, Giovanni Airoli discovered that one of his sows had tested positive for African....
Changing Attitudes Toward Condom Use Among Young Adults At the entrance of a gym at the....
U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates fell last year, while the percentage of children receiving exemptions reached a....
A Georgia judge has overturned the state’s abortion law, which was enacted in 2022 and banned....
Rwanda has reported the deaths of eight individuals due to the Marburg virus, a highly contagious....
As temperatures drop and flu season picks up, experts are urging more COVID-19 testing. Montreal pharmacist....
Public health officials in Prince Edward Island report that over 550 individuals have shown symptoms of....
Vancouver— Chemical Firm Challenges Health Canada License Cancellations Following U.S. Sanctions. Valerian Labs, a chemical company....
Doctors concerned about hospitals delivering serious diagnoses to patients via apps, without context. Patients receiving serious....
Dr. Michael Anderson still vividly remembers a First Nations child who was flown into the pediatric....
Costco is recalling its yogurt for the second time this month due to potential health risks.....
Health Canada has approved Pfizer-BioNTech's updated COVID-19 vaccine, designed to protect against a new variant that....
When Oliver Burkhardt was nine and battling leukemia, he entered the hospital each time wearing a....
For nearly a week, ophthalmologist Elias Jaradeh has been working tirelessly to treat a surge of....
Starting this month, Americans will once again be able to order free COVID-19 test kits, which....
Warren Kotler has defied the odds. Eight years ago, doctors told him he had only three....
Health Canada announced on Thursday that it has approved Novavax's updated COVID-19 vaccine, Nuvaxovid, for individuals....
Scientists in South Africa have discovered an outbreak of rabies among seals, marking the first known....
As the cold weather approaches, many people focus on flu season and the latest COVID-19 updates.....
Health Canada has approved Moderna's updated COVID-19 vaccine, which is designed to protect against the latest....
The Taliban have halted polio vaccination efforts in Afghanistan, according to a U.N. report released Monday.....
Ontario is looking to broaden pharmacists' responsibilities by expanding the list of minor ailments they can....
A new study reveals that using an AI-powered early-warning system to monitor patients in hospitals has....
In a recent move to protect public health, Health Canada has officially banned the use of....
Ottawa has confirmed its first human case of Eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV), a mosquito-borne illness,....
A recent survey has highlighted a troubling trend: adolescent mental health has significantly deteriorated over the....
Canada has announced it will donate up to 200,000 doses of the mpox vaccine, known as....
On Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it would investigate the presence of....
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has instructed provinces to dispose of existing COVID-19 vaccines....
In Alberta, recent data highlights the stark contrast between the impacts of COVID-19 and influenza. Over....
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is calling for improved tracking of health-care spending, following recent agreements....
Ontario has confirmed its first case of rabies in a human since 1967. A resident of....
A recent Danish study, published in the BMJ, suggests that long-term exposure to air pollution may....
In Pensacola, Florida, a tragic medical error led to the death of a man, William Bryan,....
Public health officials are urging everyone who received their initial mpox vaccine dose in the past....
Health Canada has issued a directive for provinces to withdraw and destroy any remaining supplies of....
Canada has issued a travel advisory urging caution for those planning trips to certain regions in....
A recent study suggests that measuring three specific blood markers in midlife could offer women a....
A professor in Saskatchewan is working on a new research project aimed at improving the lives....
Vermont's health department has issued a warning to residents in several towns, including one near Quebec,....
Massachusetts health officials have announced a second confirmed case of the eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus....
In recent months, over 20 people returning to the U.S. from Cuba have contracted a virus....
In a rare and concerning development, a resident of Hampstead, New Hampshire, has died after contracting....
Cases of whooping cough are surging across Canada, with some provinces seeing dramatic increases compared to....
In response to a heightened threat from a rare and potentially deadly mosquito-borne virus, a Massachusetts....
The United Nations health agency has rolled out a new six-month initiative to tackle the ongoing....
The world of medicine is buzzing with excitement as mRNA technology, which proved vital in combating....
New research reveals that vision loss and high cholesterol are now recognized as significant risk factors....
A Listeria outbreak linked to various plant-based milk products seems to be slowing, but health officials....
Starting next week, nicotine pouches will only be available for purchase behind pharmacy counters in Canada,....
A new U.S. government report has raised concerns about fluoride in drinking water, suggesting a potential....
Manitoba is set to launch universal prescription birth control coverage starting October 1, 2024. The provincial....
A new study has revealed that many baby foods available in U.S. supermarkets are far from....
A recent survey reveals a troubling trend in the mental health of Ontario’s middle and high....
Ottawa is intensifying its efforts to combat mpox, previously known as monkeypox, with a new vaccination....
Recent inspections have revealed concerns about the quality of certain spices, particularly those from two major....
A man in Canada, suffering from severe and worsening mental health issues, is challenging the federal....
Health experts in Canada are raising concerns that a rapidly spreading strain of mpox, known as....
Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island are the only provinces that offer free meningitis B vaccinations....
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has recently come under scrutiny for its handling of....
Toronto is experiencing a significant uptick in mpox cases, with health officials stressing the importance of....
Just two weeks after getting a new pacemaker in May, 77-year-old John Kebert was back on....
A new report paints a troubling picture of Ontario's healthcare system, revealing that the morale among....
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved a groundbreaking nasal spray called Neffy, marking....
Health Canada has issued a recall for several cannabis oils and softgels due to the presence....
Federal health regulators have decided not to approve the psychedelic drug MDMA as a treatment for....
A recent study by researchers at McGill University reveals that a tiny air pollutant linked to....
The new public dental insurance program in Canada, known as the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP),....
The recent contamination of plant-based milk has been traced to a factory in Pickering, Ontario, according....
Adding more fruits and vegetables to your diet can be a simple yet powerful way to....
At a long-term care home in Toronto, families now have 24/7 access to their loved one’s....
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall notice for Nestlé Canada's Gerber brand....
In a groundbreaking medical achievement, an Alberta surgeon has performed Canada's first robot-assisted kidney transplant. This....
JAMP Pharma Corporation is pulling its digoxin tablets from the market after Health Canada raised concerns....
Ontario is shutting down its COVID-19 wastewater monitoring program, a move that has some public health....
Following recent warnings in the U.S. about certain ground cinnamon products, Canada is keeping a close....
In British Columbia, the latest figures reveal that 1,158 people lost their lives to toxic street....
A recent report into a major E. coli outbreak at child-care centers in Calgary has revealed....
Health Canada has issued a warning about errors in the instructions included with some take-home naloxone....
In a recent health alert, Health Canada announced a recall of several multivitamin and supplement brands....
Canada is now recommending a single dose of the HPV vaccine for children and young people,....
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) has updated its recommendations for the HPV vaccine, making....
In 2023, nearly 40 million people worldwide were living with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS,....
A baby cereal brand is being recalled across Canada due to potential contamination by a dangerous....
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported on Friday that two more poultry....
Nova Scotia Health has confirmed a case of tuberculosis at a child-care centre in its central....
Two people have lost their lives due to listeriosis as part of a larger outbreak associated....
Health workers in Ivory Coast have kicked off a significant vaccination campaign aimed at protecting children....
We’ve all been there: you step into a public restroom after eating asparagus or Brussels sprouts....
Health officials have confirmed that four poultry workers in Colorado have tested positive for bird flu.....
Oregon health officials have raised alarms after it was discovered that over 2,400 patients may have....
On Thursday, Dr. Bonnie Henry, British Columbia's Provincial Health Officer, released a report on the safer-supply....
In the realm of politics, calls for cognitive tests have become a new norm, especially in....
Ontario health officials have identified nine cases of listeriosis linked to the consumption of Silk® and....
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall alert for several Silk and Great....
Canadians turned to the internet this week with urgent questions following the sudden death of Canadian....
Environment Canada has issued heat warnings across parts of British Columbia ahead of the weekend. Vancouver....
Raegan Sather, a marketing professional from Edmonton, has noticed a significant shift in her eating habits....
It's likely that many of us are not getting sufficient sleep, despite growing awareness of its....
U.S. regulators have given the green light to a new Alzheimer’s drug, Kisunla by Eli Lilly,....
A new study suggests that consuming higher amounts of ultraprocessed foods could significantly shorten lifespans by....
Alfred Handley reclined in his wheelchair near a bustling Phoenix freeway, bathed in the searing 96-degree....
Recent research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association challenges the widely held belief....
When it comes to ear care, the old adage "Don’t put anything smaller than your elbow....
U.S. health agencies are launching comprehensive investigations into the potential risks of H5N1 bird flu among....
A recent report from the World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm on rising levels....
Ahmed, a determined 19-year-old aspiring surgeon, finds herself at a crossroads due to Quebec's recent implementation....
New research reveals that obesity might be written in your genes rather than just a result....
Researchers investigating a family with a history of early-onset Alzheimer’s have identified a genetic anomaly that....
British Columbia Premier David Eby has announced plans for an $85-million expansion of kidney hemodialysis services....
Advertisements promised “Life Without Pain!” through stem cell injections or IV treatments at home, targeting over....
OTTAWA - The chief of a northern Manitoba First Nation reports that their nursing station is....
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Thursday to uphold access to mifepristone, a medication....
A rare bacterial infection potentially leading to meningitis is increasing in some Canadian provinces, yet an....
Health authorities in three Canadian provinces have raised concerns about a rare bacterial infection causing meningitis....
A highly anticipated Alzheimer's medication by Eli Lilly received approval from federal health advisors on Monday,....
Travelling, whether for leisure, work, or returning home, can be bothersome due to jet lag. However,....
The head of pediatric surgery at McMaster Children's Hospital expressed deep sadness over the deaths of....
The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed on Wednesday that a man's demise in Mexico resulted from....
In a recent small study, researchers discovered that specially trained service dogs have been making a....
A groundbreaking proposal to introduce MDMA as a treatment for PTSD faced severe criticism Tuesday, potentially....
A prominent federal scientist in Canada has accused authorities of barring him from investigating a perplexing....
Researchers are making significant strides in the development of a bio-artificial pancreas, offering hope for improved....
Health Minister Mark Holland has announced the commencement of an external review of the Canadian Task....
The number of older adults hospitalized for cannabis poisoning tripled after Canada legalized the retail sale....
Researchers at McMaster University conducted a study on the benefits of orienteering, a sport that combines....
British authorities and the health service did something really bad. They gave sick people infected blood,....
In Canada, where you get medical care can be a matter of life and death. Research....
Amid perceptions of COVID-19 fading, Ottawa's elderly population remains susceptible, emphasizing the importance of vaccination. Over....
A team of researchers at Western University, led by Dr. Michael Strong, has made a significant....
Smoke originating from wildfires in Canada has once again caused health warnings across the Upper Midwest....
A virus known to cause raccoons to exhibit strange behavior, akin to that of zombies, has....
In an effort to improve access to healthcare, the Ontario government has expanded the scope of....
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) has revised its recommendation regarding the administration of the....
In a heart-wrenching case, a 30-year-old woman, Stéphanie Lavoie, suffering from Lyme disease, opted for medical....
In the past six years, the distribution of free naloxone kits in Quebec has skyrocketed from....
Measles cases are on the rise in the United States, with the current count about 17....
As we approach wildfire season, Environment and Climate Change Canada advises everyone to monitor air pollution....
Health authorities advocate for childhood vaccinations amidst a global resurgence of measles. Vaccine hesitancy, fueled by....
In eastern Newfoundland, health authorities have declared an outbreak of whooping cough. The outbreak has resulted....
Researchers at the University of Alberta have discovered a potential link between maternal smoking during pregnancy....
The B.C. Supreme Court has upheld the province's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health-care workers, deeming it....
Lorraine Sherren, along with her husband, is dealing with the loss of their son Robbie Sherren,....
This article provides information but is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.....
The Canadian Cancer Society's latest report for 2024 highlights the ongoing prominence of prostate, breast, and....
The emergence of Long COVID, a condition characterized by persistent symptoms following a COVID-19 infection, has....
Nova Scotia Workers Experience Decrease in Injuries, Increase in Mental Trauma Nova Scotia has witnessed a....
A unique Canadian research initiative is aiming for a significant breakthrough in tackling a brain disorder....
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has finally issued its long-awaited guidance on novel feed, concluding....
The Ministry of Health in Ontario has contradicted concerns about a shortage of doctors, presenting arguments....
New car smell" is often considered a delightful aspect of purchasing a new vehicle. However, recent....
The Eastern Canada Pandemic Preparedness Center has been granted almost $100 million by the federal government....
Throughout history, humans have recognized the power of visual stimuli on the mind. From ancient storytelling....
Children's Healthcare Canada, a leading advocate for children's health across the nation, is urging the federal....
Over the past decade, John William has been adapting to his vision loss by finding alternative....
New Brunswick's virtual health-care service, eVisitNB, has been found to violate provincial language laws by failing....
In Burlington, Vermont, state and federal authorities are preparing for the second consecutive year of rabies....
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is currently grappling with two COVID-19 outbreaks and one respiratory....
Novo Nordisk has declared the availability of Wegovy® (semaglutide injection) for eligible Canadians, according to the....
A recent study has uncovered a significant increase in breast cancer diagnoses among Canadian women in....
The government of British Columbia is enhancing efforts to recruit and retain healthcare professionals while expanding....
The British Columbia government is seeking to reinstate the prohibition on public drug use, a move....
Black Mental Health Canada (BMHC) and GreenShield proudly announce their partnership to address the critical need....
Tobacco manufacturers in Canada must ensure that every king-size cigarette sold features a health warning directly....
Health Minister Mark Holland affirms the government's commitment to implementing proposed capital gains tax changes despite....
Some hospitals in Quebec are turning to virtual healthcare to address bed shortages and provide remote....
In a recent move, the Canadian government has injected an additional $36.4 million into a program....
Queen's University's School of Medicine in Kingston, Ontario, is undergoing a significant change in its admissions....
An alarming incident in the Czech Republic has sparked multiple inquiries as medical professionals mistakenly performed....
A lawsuit has been filed by a family against the operators of a Winnipeg care home....
Amidst concerns over the rising cost of living and the pressing climate emergency, individuals are seeking....
