In 2011, Shannon McKenney, a singer from Burnaby, B.C., suddenly fell violently ill at a dinner party. Thinking it was…
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University of Calgary physician assistant program aims to reduce strain on Alberta health system
A new program at the University of Calgary is aiming to reduce the strain on Alberta’s medical system. The Master…
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Ottawa resident dies from rare and deadly mosquito-borne virus
A rare and deadly mosquito-borne illness, the eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV), has claimed the life of an Ottawa resident,…
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Desperate to ‘live again,’ this young man hopes plea will find him a kidney
After his life was upended by a debilitating illness, a young man from Montreal and his family are making a…
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Canada to donate up to 200,000 mpox vaccine doses to global effort – National
Canada is donating “up to 200,000” doses of mpox vaccine, a government spokesperson said on Wednesday. This comes after the…
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Mpox vaccine is 58% effective after one dose, Canadian study finds – National
A single dose of the mpox vaccine offers moderate protection against the virus, according to a new Canadian study. While…
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FDA launches probe after study finds trace toxic metals in tampon brands – National
The United States Food and Drug Administration is launching an investigation into whether there are any health effects after a…
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Back-to-school lunches: Dietitian tips for avoiding ultra-processed foods – National
With the start of a new school year, Canadian parents are facing the familiar challenge of packing healthy lunches for…
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Acetaminophen among Health Canada recalls from Canadian pharma brand – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Health Canada is issuing a recall for vitamins and medicines sold by…
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Canadian teens with extra cash in pocket most likely to pick up vaping: study
A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Waterloo found that teens with a little extra cash in…
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