E-scooter injuries are on the rise among both kids and adults, data and doctors say
The Canadian Institute for Health Information says e-scooter injuries are on the rise across the country.
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E-scooter injuries are on the rise among both kids and adults, data and doctors say
The Canadian Institute for Health Information says e-scooter injuries are on the rise across the country.
World-first IVF trial reduces risk of babies inheriting diseases
Eight healthy babies have been born in the U.K. using a new IVF technique that successfully reduced their risk of inheriting genetic diseases from their mothers, the results of a world-first trial said Wednesday.
Nearly three times more measles cases in Canada than U.S. right now, according to public health data
Canada has nearly three times more confirmed measles cases than the United States right now, according to recent data.
Making these lifestyle changes reduces chronic disease, even if you have a genetic risk
Better health for your whole body can be broken down into just seven factors, according to a new study.
‘Public is not picking this up’: Study warns of rise in stimulant-related deaths
A growing number of overdose deaths in North America involve a dangerous combination of opioids and stimulants, a trend that researchers are calling a “silent epidemic.”
Costco-turned-clinic almost ready to open in St. John’s
Construction crews in St. John’s, N.L., are heading into the final stretch of an ambitious renovation — turning an abandoned big box store into Newfoundland and Labrador’s newest health hub.
Canadians with Down syndrome living longer, but still dying prematurely, study says
Janet Charchuk knows that having Down syndrome puts her at higher risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease at a younger age than the average person.
N.B. health officials tracking extent of measles outbreak, five confirmed cases
Public health officials in New Brunswick said Wednesday the number of confirmed measles cases in the province’s south-central region has risen to five.
Northern Ont. residents oppose plan to dump radioactive material near drinking water source
Residents in Nairn and Hyman and surrounding communities met Monday to discuss concerns about a plan by the province to transfer radioactive material into the area.
84 illnesses and 9 hospitalizations linked to salami products as Canada expands recall
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for Rea’s sweet soppressata salami due to possible Salmonella contamination.
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.