Canadian inspectors may go to Italy to probe mini pastry salmonella outbreak
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said it’s possible that investigators will be sent to Italy to determine the source of...
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When does frostbite become a threat? What to know during the deep freeze – National
Frostbite is becoming a real threat across parts of Canada as extreme cold grips the regions, forcing people to bundle...
Health Canada recalls semaglutide drugs made by compounding pharmacy
Health Canada is recalling compounded drugs containing semaglutide, which is a key component in popular medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. The drugs...
Canada’s military stops some automatic disqualification in applicant crunch – National
The Canadian Armed Forces is no longer automatically disqualifying applicants with certain medical conditions such as allergies and ADHD, as...
The Ozempic debate: Large study reveals the good and the bad – National
Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound and other drugs often used for weight loss may help lower the risk of a wide range...
Marburg disease: Sample from remote Tanzanian region tests positive – National
By Staff The Associated Press Posted January 21, 2025 12:45 pm Updated January 21, 2025 12:54 pm 1 min read...
Canada’s doctor shortage drives 37% online for medical advice: poll – National
A new poll suggests more than a third of Canadians say they have no choice but to seek health information...
61 sickened in 5 provinces in salmonella outbreak linked to mini pastries
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Canada Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled a brand of mini...
Scientists make surprise finding on what causes Huntington’s disease – National
Scientists are unravelling the mystery of what triggers Huntington’s disease, a devastating and fatal hereditary disorder that strikes in the...
Iodine deficiency may be coming back. What is the dietary problem? – National
The 13-year-old boy came to the clinic with a rapidly ballooning neck. Doctors were puzzled. Testing ruled out their first...
Eating while watching screens — any screens — means eating more: study – National
While sitting down to watch your favourite television show may seem like a relaxing way to unwind, it also could...
Red dye No. 3 banned from U.S. food supply over cancer concerns – National
U.S. regulators on Wednesday banned the dye called Red 3 from the nation’s food supply, nearly 35 years after it...
Obesity and BMI: Experts want to branch out from controversial metric – National
A group of global experts is proposing a new way to define and diagnose obesity, reducing the emphasis on the controversial...
Meet Mama Nurse Tina, the hilarious labour and delivery RN with a 1.5M following
Tina Bitangcol spends her days doing what she loves: when the Edmonton woman is not working as a registered nurse...
Toxic metals found in some protein powders, report says. Should you be worried? – National
Some protein powders, particularly plant-based and chocolate-flavoured varieties, have been found to contain heavy metals like lead and cadmium, according...
2 pet cats died after drinking raw milk contaminated with bird flu – National
A California man whose two cats died after drinking raw milk recalled for bird flu risk says he meant to keep his...
University of Guelph sees positive norovirus test as 190 report feeling ill
By Tara Deschamps The Canadian Press Posted January 11, 2025 12:06 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase...
It’s sick season. Here’s how to protect yourself from norovirus, COVID-19, flu and RSV – National
In the winter months, it seems few are safe from some kind of illness — flu, COVID-19, norovirus, colds. While many of the...
Feds say provinces now responsible for buying COVID vaccines – National
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No proof of ‘Havana syndrome’ foreign power link but still debates: report – National
U.S. intelligence has found no evidence linking a foreign power to the mysterious “Havana syndrome” injuries reported by some U.S....
