With measles making an alarming comeback across the country, more Canadians believe vaccines should be mandatory for kids in school,…
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B.C. ostrich farm failed to contain bio risk from avian flu, agency says
The ostrich farm in British Columbia, which has become a flashpoint of an avian flu outbreak, “has not cooperated” with…
Read MoreFake diabetes medication and equipment on the rise in Canada, experts warn – National
From oral drops falsely marketed as GLP-1 alternatives to unauthorized smartwatches claiming to monitor blood sugar without a single finger…
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COVID shot is safe during pregnancy, Canadian doctors say after U.S. move – National
Canada’s gynecologists say COVID-19 vaccination “remains safe and strongly recommended” during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. The Society of Obstetricians and…
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B.C. ostrich farm declines help from Dr. Oz to save birds from planned cull
The operators of an ostrich farm in southeastern British Columbia say United States health official and former television personality Dr.…
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Drugs like Ozempic may lower cancer risk if you have diabetes: study – National
Excess body weight can raise the risk of certain cancers, leading researchers to wonder whether blockbuster drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic…
Read MoreRFK Jr. asks Canadian regulator to reconsider ostrich cull at B.C. farm
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has written a letter to the president of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency asking that ostriches…
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Measles likely to ‘grumble’ into summer as cases continue to surge – National
The number of confirmed cases of measles in Canada this year has surpassed 2,000 and infectious disease specialists say while…
Read MoreShould you be mouth taping? What’s driving the viral trend – National
Mouth taping, the practice of sealing the lips shut during sleep to encourage nasal breathing, has gained traction online, promoted…
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The secret to faster hip and knee surgeries? Fixing referrals, study says – National
About one in three Canadians needing a new hip or knee are waiting longer than they should, but instead of…
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