Health

Do you ever wonder what it was like to be a baby? But no matter how hard you try, you can’t remember any of the details?

There’s been another sharp increase in Ontario measles cases as the province begins to release weekly reports on the infectious disease.

The Public Health Agency of Canada says a salmonella outbreak linked to recalled mini pastries that infected 79 people appears to be over.

An experimental treatment appears to delay Alzheimer’s symptoms in some people genetically destined to get the disease in their 40s or 50s, according to new findings from ongoing research now caught up in Trump administration funding delays.

After reporting the first new case in more than 30 years earlier this month, the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit said four more people in the region have measles.

The future of Ukraine. A looming trade war. Stock market turmoil. Rising prices for consumers in the midst of thousands of layoffs, with more to come. Whether your politics make you anxious or exhilarated by the events of the day, there’s no doubt that change and uncertainty breed stress.

Marco Marra spent five years earning his PhD by studying DNA fragments of roundworms, fascinated by the notion that scientists could use them to learn about genetics in animal muscle and nerve function.

Are you a Canadian who has experience racism or discrimination in community sports? Did you face similar unfair treatment while you played youth sports? CTVNews.ca wants to hear from you.

It may seem hard to believe, but snacking several times a day can boost your health and fitness — exercise snacking, that is.

Gender-affirming hormone therapy may help patients with their mental health as well as their physical bodies, according to a new study.

Five years ago, Ontarians suddenly found themselves staying home as part of a bigger push to “flatten the curve” of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Despite a warning south of the border about 'measles parties,' dozens of Canadian health officials say there’s no evidence these dangerous events are taking place here. Still, amid outbreaks, doctors warn anyone considering the idea not to do it.

A new study from a Danish research team has found that pain can hurt more when you don't know it's coming

Whether it’s an old-fashioned, a hot toddy or even an espresso martini, many people have a favorite evening beverage that signals the end of a long day. But what’s the history behind this nightly ritual?

Raw cheese made with milk from dairy cattle infected with bird flu can harbor infectious virus for months and may be a risk to public health, according to a new study.