Can semaglutide help reduce opioid overdoses? What new study suggests – National
Semaglutide, the key component in popular medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, may potentially help treat and prevent opioid overdoses, new...
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Costco’s Kirkland brand yogurt is being recalled. What to know – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Danone Canada is recalling a brand of yogurt sold at Costco warehouses this...
Jays shortstop Bichette to undergo finger surgery
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Canada’s fertility rate has hit a record low. What’s behind the drop? – National
Canada’s fertility rate, which has been steadily declining, has hit a record low and the country is now among the...
India reports 1st case of fast-spreading mpox strain – National
India has reported its first case of the new Clade 1b strain of the mpox virus in the southern state...
Canada’s new pandemic preparedness agency aims to speed up vaccine development – National
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Pfizer’s updated COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada – National
By Nicole Ireland and Hannah Alberga The Canadian Press Posted September 24, 2024 12:40 pm 1 min read Descrease article...
Something’s fishy: 1 in 5 seafood products are mislabelled, study finds
One of every five pieces of seafood bought from a Calgary restaurant or grocer was mislabelled at best or an...
After controversial directive, Quebec now says anglophones have right to English health services
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 23, 2024 12:04 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article...
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...
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
By Nicole Ireland The Canadian Press Posted September 19, 2024 5:02 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase...
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...
