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Researchers looked at 638 pediatric drownings in Canada. This is what stood out

A new study by researchers at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver has found that alcohol “significantly reduces” the chance of rescue in a youth drowning accident.

Ontario doctors voice concern on emergency department wait times

The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) is warning that the province’s emergency departments are already facing crowding as the busy summer season begins.

GLP-1s improve male testosterone, sperm count, scientists say

Fertility may not be a reason for men to avoid GLP-1 medications. In fact, they could see an improvement.

Burn experts treat woman injured during London, Ont. frat house fire using world-first biological treatment

A Western University student who was seriously burned in a frat house fire in December of last year has received a revolutionary new treatment in a world first, thanks to burn experts in Hamilton, Ont.

Federal officials cite decline in opioid-related deaths but warn progress is fragile

The federal government says the toxic drug crisis continues to have devastating effects despite a decrease in opioid-related deaths last year.

Researchers say it matters what liquid you take your pills with

When taking oral medication, the liquid used to take it with often doesn’t get a second thought. But new research suggests it matters more than people may realize.

Ebola cases in eastern Congo climb to 782 and deaths reach 181, authorities say

The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Congo has increased to 782, with 181 deaths, the Congolese Ministry of Health said in a statement on social platform X on Sunday evening.

New Ontario task force to target dementia care gaps

A new Ontario Dementia Task Force, involving more than 35 organizations, will spend the next year creating a care co-ordination model.

Doctors in England looking to make the move to Canada amid labour unrest

Amid months of labour unrest in England, a new report published by the British Medical Journal (BMJ) has revealed that doctors and medical specialists in that country are looking to make the jump across the Atlantic, with some eyeing a move to Canada to set up their practice.

Researcher finds 13 ticks in one hour as Canada deals with early cases

A researcher was able to find 13 ticks in just one hour, highlighting a growing public health concern in many parts of North America.

Senior doctors are considering leaving the U.K. for Canada. Here’s why.

Senior doctors in the U.K. are feeling ‘increasingly unvalued’ and burned out, ‘quiet quitting’ and looking to move to Canada or Australia as a result, according to an article in a medical journal.

Emory University team explores promising new therapy for childhood leukemia with fewer toxic effects

For decades, chemotherapy has been one of the most powerful weapons against childhood leukemia, but for kids, it can come with a cost. Leukemia begins in the bone marrow, the tissue inside your bones where blood cells are made.

How common is social anxiety disorder? A recent study looked at who is most affected.

Nearly 1 in 7 adults are affected by social anxiety disorder (SAD), a new study, published  June 1, from the University of Toronto has found.

Eye masks and ear plugs: Pilot project underway as hallway medicine common in B.C. hospitals

A Metro Vancouver hospital has begun offering earplugs and eye masks to patients stuck in hospital hallways and policymakers are now considering doing the same at more sites, CTV News has learned.

Teen’s medical research breaking down barriers and garnering national attention

A high school student from Ontario is breaking medial barriers.