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Obesity rates surged in Canada during COVID-19 pandemic, study finds

A new Canadian study found the country’s already rising obesity rates accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic, with experts pointing to major lifestyle disruptions as a likely factor.

Alberta surpasses U.S. in confirmed measles cases with more than 1,300

Alberta has surpassed the United States in confirmed measles cases, after 30 new cases were diagnosed over the weekend.

Federal Court of Appeal to hear arguments in B.C. ostrich farm avian flu case

The B.C. ostrich farmers who lost dozens of birds in an outbreak of avian flu last winter will be heading to the Federal Court of Appeal on Tuesday as they try to stop the remainder of their herd from being culled.

As nicotine pouches’ popularity soars, they’re also responsible for more poisonings in young kids, study finds

Nicotine pouches are a fast-growing source of nicotine poisoning in young children, according to a new study.

Researchers redesign vaginal speculum to ease fear and pain

It is cold, hard, metallic and commonly associated with pain. Not a mediaeval torture instrument, but the vaginal speculum used every day around the world for essential gynecological exams.

Canada saw ‘steep increase’ in obesity rates during COVID pandemic

A new report says the prevalence of obesity increased faster during the COVID-19 pandemic than it did over the course of more than a decade beforehand, specifically in young adults.

Ozempic set to become more affordable, accessible in Canada — raising concerns of drug abuse

Ozempic, the popular weight-loss drug that made headlines in Hollywood, could become much cheaper and more widely distributed in Canada — after its manufacturer’s Canadian patent is set to expire in January 2026 — but that’s also sparking concern that it may result in more patients abusing the drug.

Safety alert issued at Winnipeg Folk Festival

Winnipeg Folk Festival’s organizers have issued a safety alert after reports of a substance circulating that is causing adverse reactions.

Beat the heat with these cooling gadgets and wearables

You can only sit in front of the fridge with the door open for so long.

Legionnaires’ disease outbreak has sickened 40 people in Ontario. Here is what you need to know

Legionnaires disease is caused by Legionella bacteria and is contracted by breathing it in by way of human-made systems

Canada relies on foreign regulators for the majority of drug manufacturer inspections — but one of its biggest partners is falling behind

Data obtained by CTV News from Health Canada shows that 85 per cent of inspections of drug manufacturing sites supplying the Canadian market were conducted by international regulators — not Health Canada. And some experts say that's concerning.

Northern Arizona resident dies from plague

A resident of northern Arizona has died from pneumonic plague, health officials said Friday.

Alberta falls behind rest of Canada in key health-care fields: report

Alberta is struggling with a serious nursing shortage, with staffing levels in the province falling well behind other jurisdictions, data released Friday shows.

Quebec woman’s botched breast lift in Colombia highlights dangers of cosmetic surgery tourism

A Quebec woman is warning against cosmetic surgery tourism after she went to Colombia for a breast lift and butt lift because it was cheaper.

Some Ontario doctors can treat family members as regulatory college relaxes rules amid shortage

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario is relaxing its policy against doctors treating themselves, family members and others close to them amid the province’s primary care crisis.