Health Canada has recalled this baby stroller. What to know – National
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Organic carrots sold in Canada, U.S. recalled in deadly E.coli outbreak – National
One person has died and at least 39 others have fallen ill from E. coli infections linked to organic carrots...
1st U.S. case of severe mpox strain confirmed in traveller: health officials – National
Health officials said Saturday they have confirmed the first U.S. case of a new form of mpox that was first seen in eastern Congo....
B.C. animal clinics told to set up avian flu protocols amid human exposure risk
British Columbia’s chief veterinarian has told clinics that treat wild birds that they must establish protocols to prevent the spread...
Bird flu in Canada: What to know about poultry and milk safety
People have been hearing a lot about H5N1 bird flu — or highly pathogenic avian influenza — since a B.C....
Taylor Swift is here, along with fall viruses. How to stay ‘safe and sound’
The day has finally arrived for excited Swifties in Canada, as Taylor Swift kicks off her highly-anticipated Toronto concert Thursday...
Expert panel announced for creation of national pharmacare program – National
The federal government has tapped a panel of five experts to craft the path toward a universal pharmacare program. Dr....
Trump names RFK Jr., anti-vaccine activist, as U.S. health secretary – National
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday he is nominating anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr to lead the Department of...
Mould — yes, mould — spurs recall of Hallmark Star Wars Christmas ornament – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Star Wars universe Christmas tree ornament from Hallmark has found itself...
As Canada’s diabetes rates stabilize, experts say it’s not all good news – National
As global diabetes rates rise, the prevalence of the disease in Canada has stabilized in recent years, with women seeing...
Global measles cases jumped 20% in 2023 due to ‘inadequate’ vaccine use – National
Measles cases rose 20% last year, driven by a lack of vaccine coverage in the world’s poorest countries and those...
The FDA wants these cold medicines off the shelves. Should Canada follow? – National
Cold and cough medications containing oral phenylephrine, a common ingredient found in many over-the-counter remedies, may soon disappear from U.S....
Federal lab confirms B.C. teen is first to contract bird flu in Canada
The Public Health Agency of Canada has now confirmed that a teen in B.C. Children’s Hospital is infected with a...
Will your medication be impacted by port strike ripples? What experts say – National
In the wake of two separate labour disputes affecting Canada’s largest ports, could further disruptions or ripple effects threaten the...
As bird flu emerges in Canada, experts urge preparedness
Health Canada has authorized three influenza vaccines that could be used if bird flu became a pandemic, the agency says....
B.C. teen in critical condition in hospital with 1st presumptive human case of bird flu
B.C. provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says the teenager in Children’s Hospital with Canada’s first presumptive case of avian...
Veteran mental health highlighted on Remembrance Day: ‘It’s hard to say I’m not OK’
Active-duty soldiers and veterans struggling to live up to the “hero” persona are coming forward to urge others to seek...
With B.C. teen sick in hospital with suspected bird flu, what should parents know?
Students across B.C. return to school on Tuesday but the news that a teen is in hospital in Vancouver with...
Mpox cases in Congo’s epicentre may be ‘plateauing’: WHO – National
Cases of mpox in the region of Congo where a new and more infectious variant was first detected appear to...
Bird flu: What we know about Canada’s 1st human case detected in B.C.
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canada has detected its first presumptive case of H5 bird flu in...
