Health

A number of common nursery products can be unsafe for babies, according to a sleep expert. And it’s related to development of infants.

More people are low in iron than in any other micronutrient, according to the American Society of Hematology. But many live with fatigue, weakness, brain fog and other symptoms for months or years before a deficiency is caught.

The first known human case of Shamonda virus was reported by France on Thursday.

A first-of-its-kind cancer vaccine is significantly reducing the chances that melanoma patients’ tumors come back, according to results of a major study released Thursday by drugmakers Moderna and Merck.

The first Ebola patients confirmed in Kenya and Nigeria might have crossed paths at an airport in Uganda earlier this month, African health officials said Thursday as they race to trace and slow an outbreak that has spread to several African countries.

For breast cancer survivor Toni Lombardi, reclaiming her femininity following a full mastectomy has been a challenging journey.

Women who gain too much weight during pregnancy may face a higher risk of developing life-threatening complications, a new study suggests.

American actor Christina Applegate says she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis, after she first publicly announced her battle with the disease in 2021. How did it happen?

If you have mild to moderate hearing loss, you’ll soon be able to purchase over-the-counter hearing aids in Ontario without needing a prescription. However, experts in the audiology industry say they are concerned that people could misdiagnose their hearing problems.

Caffeine pouches, small packets placed in the mouth between the lip and gum, are marketed as a portable and discreet way to boost energy and focus.

The Jewish General Hospital University Health Centre now offers virtual ER appointments with an emergency doctor.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Wednesday it confirmed the first detection of flesh-eating parasite New World screwworm in U.S. wildlife in an elk in Pecos County, Texas.

Swiss skincare firm Galderma, Brazilian cosmetics group Natura and beauty giant L’Oreal are testing treatments for consumers worried about facial sagging and volume loss, looking to capitalize on a growing market tied to the boom in obesity drugs.

A simple selfie could hold surprising clues to your overall health and longevity, especially among people with cancer.

The hopes of Ontarians with Stage 4 cancer who are good candidates for out-of-province treatments were dashed when Health Minister Sylvia Jones responded to a court ruling by changing the rules.