McDonald’s shares slide in wake of fatal E. coli outbreak. What to know – National
Shares of McDonald’s fell nearly 6% in premarket trading on Wednesday after an E. coli outbreak linked to the restaurant...
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McDonald’s E. coli outbreak: 1 dead, 10 hospitalized across 10 U.S. states – National
Ten people have been hospitalized and one person has died after E. coli infections linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburger...
Will flavoured vaping restrictions come by year’s end? Here’s what we know – National
The federal government says more details on restrictions on flavoured vaping products are expected “soon” — and one government source suggests...
Frozen waffle recall: What to know as CFIA expands on listeria warning – National
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued its own recall for several popular brands of frozen waffles over possible listeria...
Health insurance should cover condoms, other contraceptives: White House – National
Millions of people with private health insurance would be able to pick up over-the-counter methods like condoms, the “morning after”...
Pregnancy and coffee: A cup of joe may not be as risky as you think – National
Drinking coffee during pregnancy may not be as risky as once thought, according to a recent study that found no...
Long COVID patients suffer high rate of autonomic disorders, researchers say – National
Medical researchers at the University of Calgary say a condition affecting autonomic bodily processes — those that occur automatically, such...
Can your standing desk raise health risks? A new study says you can go too far – National
The term “sitting is the new smoking” has been cautioning office-workers against being sedentary in recent years, but a new...
Millennials, could it be perimenopause? Managing the overlooked life stage – National
Waking up drenched in sweat, having irregular periods and forgetting your friend’s name mid-conversation — sound familiar? For many millennials,...
WHO recommends easy-to-read health labels on food packaging – National
Packaged food and drinks should have easy-to-read nutritional information on the front of the products to help consumers make healthier...
Tobacco giants would pay out $32.5B to provinces, smokers in ‘historic’ proposed deal
Three tobacco giants are proposing to pay close to $25 billion to provinces and territories and more than $4 billion...
Quebec floated plan to shift doctors to most vulnerable. Are they reconsidering?
Quebec’s health minister is attempting to reassure the public they won’t lose their family doctors, following a controversial proposal suggesting...
Health Canada recalls pregnancy multivitamin for too much folic acid – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Health Canada has issued a recall for a brand of pregnancy multivitamins...
Health Canada warns about baby walkers sold online, citing injury risk – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Health Canada has issued a warning for three types of baby walkers...
Millions in Ontario expected to live with a major illness by 2040: report
Over a span of 20 years, the number of adults living with a major illness in Ontario is expected to...
Canada must fix pandemic gaps before next health crisis, experts warn – National
An expert panel of doctors and researchers say Canada needs to learn from the COVID-19 pandemic and take action before the next health emergency strikes. One...
B.C. street drug ‘compassion club’ files Charter challenge
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 15, 2024 2:53 pm Updated October 15, 2024 3:16 pm 1 min read...
Many miscarriages happen in ERs, where care is often ‘suboptimal’: report – National
Up to 20 per cent of pregnancies end in miscarriage in Canada, forcing many to seek help in overcrowded emergency...
Plant-based milk Listeria outbreak seems to be over: PHAC
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N.S. woman resorts to surgery in U.S. for endometriosis due to Canadian wait times
A Nova Scotia woman is on her way south of the border to receive surgery for her endometriosis — a...
