Why non-alcoholic beer is gaining steam at Oktoberfest: ‘Nobody will judge you’ – National
The head brewmaster for Weihenstephan, the world’s oldest brewery, has a secret: He really likes alcohol-free beer. Even though he’s...
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Recall expands for Nutrabolics vegan bars over undeclared milk
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Raptors forward Brown out after surgery
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Health Canada approves updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine – National
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Is any amount of alcohol safe in pregnancy? What to know – National
People who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant are advised by their health-care providers to stay away from alcohol...
Tattoo inks recalled in Canada over contamination concerns – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Health Canada is warning about a recall of some tattoo inks that...
‘Deeply ashamed’: Canadian Medical Association apologizes for harms to Indigenous peoples
The organization representing Canada’s doctors has issued a formal apology for the harms the medical profession has caused Indigenous Peoples....
Never heard of eastern equine encephalitis? Cases are ‘likely underreported’ – National
Cases of eastern equine encephalitis are rare in Canada. But after an Ottawa man died of the mosquito-borne virus just weeks...
Health Canada gives 1 year to remove BVO from drinks. What are the risks? – National
Brominated vegetable oil, a food additive used in citrus-flavoured soft drinks, has now been banned in Canada, but consumers could...
Health Canada approves Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine targeting latest variant – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Health Canada has approved Moderna’s latest COVID-19 vaccine targeting the most recent...
Plane pull at Edmonton airport raises money, awareness for Hope Air
Teams of people took turns pulling a 30,000 kilogram WestJet plane 100 metres down the tarmac at the Edmonton International...
AI ‘early warning’ system shows promise in preventing hospital deaths, study says
An AI early-warning system that predicts which patients are at risk of deteriorating while in hospital was associated with a...
Hospital shaving elderly Sikh patient without consent ‘cannot happen again’: WSO
An Ontario hospital network is investigating an incident from last month in which an older Sikh patient’s beard was shaved...
Doctors thought she had the stomach flu. But it was near-fatal sepsis
In 2011, Shannon McKenney, a singer from Burnaby, B.C., suddenly fell violently ill at a dinner party. Thinking it was...
University of Calgary physician assistant program aims to reduce strain on Alberta health system
A new program at the University of Calgary is aiming to reduce the strain on Alberta’s medical system. The Master...
Ottawa resident dies from rare and deadly mosquito-borne virus
A rare and deadly mosquito-borne illness, the eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV), has claimed the life of an Ottawa resident,...
Desperate to ‘live again,’ this young man hopes plea will find him a kidney
After his life was upended by a debilitating illness, a young man from Montreal and his family are making a...
Canada to donate up to 200,000 mpox vaccine doses to global effort – National
Canada is donating “up to 200,000” doses of mpox vaccine, a government spokesperson said on Wednesday. This comes after the...
Mpox vaccine is 58% effective after one dose, Canadian study finds – National
A single dose of the mpox vaccine offers moderate protection against the virus, according to a new Canadian study. While...
FDA launches probe after study finds trace toxic metals in tampon brands – National
The United States Food and Drug Administration is launching an investigation into whether there are any health effects after a...
