The Alberta government has ordered a review after a 44-year-old man died while waiting to see a doctor in the…
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Health Canada approves new throat cancer treatment – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Health Canada has approved a new treatment for adults with recurrent or…
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The Wegovy weight loss pill could come to Canada. What we know – National
The company behind the Wegovy pill, the first-ever oral medication for weight loss in adults, says it could be coming…
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Edmonton father dies in hospital E.R. waiting to see a doctor
A family is grieving after a 44-year-old father of three died in an Edmonton hospital emergency room waiting area. On…
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As H3N2 sweeps across Canada, what to know about flu’s heart attack risk – National
It’s more than just a bad cold: influenza can also raise your risk of a heart attack shortly after an…
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U.S. FDA approves Wegovy weight-loss pill in industry first – National
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Novo Nordisk’s weight-loss pill on Monday, giving the Danish drugmaker a leg up…
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Trump says U.S. drug prices will drop under new deals with pharma companies – National
U.S. President Donald Trump and nine major pharmaceutical companies on Friday announced deals that will slash the prices of their…
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Flu hospitalizations rise sharply as H3N2 spreads across Canada – National
The rate of hospitalization from influenza in Canada has nearly doubled compared to the previous week of available data, with…
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Canada changes chemical regulations to curb illegal fentanyl, other drugs – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Health Canada says it has amended the regulations for precursor chemicals and…
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U.S. may soon reclassify marijuana to allow medical research. What to know – National
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order that would reclassify marijuana and ease federal restrictions on…
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