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…
Read MoreRFK 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…
Read MoreThis 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…
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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…
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