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Most measles cases in Canada stem from domestic outbreaks: federal government

Most people who have caught measles this year in Canada were exposed to the virus in the country, according to the latest federal government data. It comes amid the country’s biggest measles surge in 27 years.

What to know about the COVID variant that may cause ‘razor blade’ sore throats

The COVID-19 variant that may be driving a recent rise in cases in some parts of the world has earned a new nickname: “razor blade throat” COVID.

B.C.’s Northern Health ramping up vaccine availability as measles cases may be undercounted

Two more suspected cases of measles over the weekend in Northern Health have the health authority taking extra measures to try to vaccinate British Columbians against one of the most contagious viruses in the world.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency finds rare disease at B.C. commercial pigeon premises

Canada’s food inspection agency says it has uncovered a case of Newcastle disease at a commercial pigeon operation in Chilliwack, B.C., requiring the birds to be culled and the premises to be disinfected.

U.S. FDA approves the world’s only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV

The U.S. has approved the world’s only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV, maker Gilead Sciences announced Wednesday.

Nvidia-backed AI startup SandboxAQ creates new data to speed up drug discovery

SandboxAQ, an AI startup spun out of Alphabet’s Google and backed by Nvidia, released data it hopes will speed up the discovery of new medical treatments.

Dutch government recommends children under 15 stay off TikTok and Instagram

The Dutch government advised parents on Tuesday not to have children under 15 use social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram, citing psychological and physical problems among children using them, including panic attacks, depression and difficulties sleeping.

First-of-its-kind Canadian ‘sugar tax’ shows some signs of effectiveness, but repeal already set

A comprehensive analysis of Canada’s first sugar tax shows signs of effectiveness, but the study comes too late to catch the eyes of decision makers who’ve already ruled on the tax’s abolition.

U.K. lawmakers vote to decriminalize abortion amid concern about the prosecution of women

British lawmakers voted Tuesday to decriminalize abortion in England and Wales after a lawmaker argued it was cruel to prosecute women for ending a pregnancy.

Spread of measles in northern B.C. brings province’s tally to 30 cases

There are now 18 confirmed or assumed cases of measles in B.C.’s north, bringing the provincial tally to 30 infections.

Language revitalization linked to better Indigenous health, says UBC research

Indigenous communities have long touted the wellness benefits of speaking and sustaining their ancestral languages, and now there’s evidence that supports it – courtesy of new research from the University of British Columbia. 

One Canadian woman’s miscarriage story reflects the need for reform in health care. Here’s why

When Laura Payton experienced a miscarriage in 2019, she was met with unexpected emotions. Here’s what she had to say about new miscarriage care guidelines by a Canadian gynecologist organization.

Kraft Heinz pulling certain artificial dyes from its U.S. products in 2027

Kraft Heinz will be pulling certain artificial dyes from its U.S. products starting in 2027 and will no longer roll out new products with the dyes.

Sick notes add to pressure on health-care system, Manitoba doctors say

The group that represents physicians across Manitoba is stepping up its campaign to restrict the use of sick notes.

Alberta doctors association raises concerns over Smith limiting free COVID vaccines

The organization representing Alberta doctors is joining health-care worker unions in raising concerns over Premier Danielle Smith’s decision to charge most Albertans for a COVID-19 vaccination this fall.