By Hannah Alberga The Canadian Press Posted June 25, 2025 10:39 am Updated June 25, 2025 12:23 pm 1 min…
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U.S. pulls support from global vaccines group. What to know – National
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the country is pulling its support from the vaccines alliance Gavi, saying…
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Climate change driving rise in tick-borne illnesses such as Lyme disease
A warming climate is driving a rise in Lyme disease and the introduction of lesser-known tick-borne diseases, public health specialists…
Read MoreHealth Canada issues Interpol operation alert over fake drugs sold online – National
Health Canada has issued a public advisory warning Canadians about buying health products online after an international operation against counterfeit…
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Opioid deaths in Canada fell 17% but 20 people still died per day in 2024 – National
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…
Read MoreExtreme 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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