Los Angeles wildfires: The unique dangers of urban wildfire smoke – National
As wildfires rage across Los Angeles, the smoke billowing into the air carries more than the expected risks of particulate...
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Provinces to begin funding nurse practitioners for primary care by 2026 – National
Federal Health Minister Mark Holland says provincial and territorial health plans will cover primary care provided by nurse practitioners, pharmacists...
B.C. teen discharged from hospital 2 months after critical case of avian flu
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The 13-year-old B.C. girl who became North America’s first critical pediatric patient...
Calcium-rich foods like milk may lower colorectal cancer risk: study – National
Drinking one large glass of milk — including varieties fortified with calcium — or eating foods like yogurt that have...
Rising cases of human metapneumovirus in China ‘not unusual’, WHO says – National
Rising cases of common respiratory illnesses in China and elsewhere around the Northern Hemisphere are within the range expected for winter, with...
Dad says U.S. treatment Canadian doctors dubbed ‘witchcraft’ will help son
A Quebec father says he had to take his son to the United States for care after alleging doctors in...
Man dies at Winnipeg emergency room while waiting for care
A middle-aged man died in the emergency room at Winnipeg’s Health Sciences Centre (HSC) on Tuesday morning, according to hospital...
‘Emergencies don’t wait’: A 4-year-old’s death and a town’s push for 24-hour urgent care
“She was the sweetest little girl. She loved being with her siblings. The most loving person, always giving hugs –...
U.S. reports 1st bird flu death in human, Louisiana officials say – National
By Mike Stobbe The Associated Press Posted January 6, 2025 4:45 pm Updated January 6, 2025 4:46 pm 1 min...
4 new measles cases in Quebec outbreak, experts warn of possible exposure
By Joe Bongiorno The Canadian Press Posted January 4, 2025 2:54 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase...
New year, new food? Here’s what to know about the top diets of 2025 – National
It’s a new year, and as resolutions take hold, many are tossing out the chocolate and candy in pursuit of...
Why Canadians may find conflicting advice on cutting back alcohol – National
As some people try to cut down their drinking and embrace Dry January, they may look to Canada’s health agencies...
Alcoholic drinks should carry cancer warning label, U.S. surgeon general says – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Alcoholic drinks should carry a label warning consumers about their cancer risks, the U.S....
Is alcohol shortening your life? An online tool built in B.C. will tell you
Just in time for Dry January and amid growing interest in the “sober curious” movement, researchers at the University of...
What can we learn about avian flu as more details released of B.C. teen’s case?
While it may never be known if the B.C. teenager hospitalized with a severe case of avian influenza, H5n1, will...
B.C. teen no longer critical with avian flu, has been taken off oxygen
We’re learning more about the B.C. teenager who became the first critically ill pediatric patient with avian influenza in North...
Norovirus cases spike above 5-year average, PHAC says – National
Norovirus, commonly known as the stomach bug, may be hitting Canadians harder this time of year with reported cases rising...
Have New Year’s resolutions? Tips to stay on track in 2025 – National
As the new year dawns, so too does the opportunity for change. Experts say January can be a good time...
Superbugs are on the rise — could ants be our secret weapon?
In the fight against drug-resistant bacteria, researchers at McMaster University in Hamilton are enlisting an unexpected army: ants, bees and...
Norovirus is surging in the U.S. this winter compared to past years: CDC – National
Cases of a wretched stomach bug are surging in parts of the United States this winter, according to government data....
