An average of 20 Canadians died from an opioid overdose every day last year, federal health officials say, despite opioid-related…
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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…
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‘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 Updated June 20, 2025 11:31 am 2 min…
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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…
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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…
Read MoreThe 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…
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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…
Read MorePurdue 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.…
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Measles circulating in northeastern B.C. community, health officials warn
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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…
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