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The horrific death of a man who was ejected from a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia is drawing attention to the safety of amusement park rides that have become increasingly faster and steeper.
Helen Branswell, the former Canadian Press health reporter known for her award-winning infectious disease coverage, died Tuesday from complications from cancer. She was 69 years old.
Hundreds of physicians would not practise in Alberta if the province leaves Confederation, a survey by the organization that represents doctors in the province indicates.
GLP-1 medications for weight loss and diabetes appear to slow the body’s aging processes, a sign that the blockbuster drugs could ultimately help people live longer.
While lung cancer is a leading cancer killer worldwide, it is very treatable if caught early, as the Pope’s tumour appears to have been. Here are some things to know.
The financial burden of ALS is costing Canadians hundreds of millions of dollars a year, with the leading national organization urging the federal government to invest $50 million in research over the next five years.
Quebec remains the only province or territory not to include women aged 45 to 49 in its breast cancer screening program, a year after the province’s health institute recommended expanding the program to women in that age group.
As the autumn season continues, a cold and flu bug is now spreading and more Canadians are experiencing a surge in sickness.
Confirmed cases in Congo’s Ebola outbreak have surpassed 9,000 as efforts to contain transmission falter, according to health ministry data released Tuesday.
A new measles case was reported at the Montreal airport and a hospital at the end of last week.
Menopause can cause a lot of challenges for women including dry eyes, but it’s not always such an obvious connection.
Personal finance contributor Christopher Liew looks at what’s driving the trend and what to know about coverage, insurance, and taxes before you book.
A brand of turkey gravy sold in Canada has been recalled because it contains undeclared mustard.
Flu activity is starting earlier than in recent years, prompting an infectious disease specialist to urge Canadians to get vaccinated as soon as they can. Dr. Isaac Bogoch explains how to recognize warning signs, when to seek medical care and how to reduce the risk of respiratory infections.
Pimples and acne are an uncomfortable hallmark of teenage years, but adults can have breakouts too.
Respiratory virus specialists say Canadians should get their flu shot as soon as it becomes available in their area this fall.
