Category: Health
Chiefs say delaying introduction of First Nations clean water bill ‘unacceptable’
listen to this articleestimated 5 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by text-to-speech, a technology based on artificial intelligence.Chiefs in Ontario are condemning ... Read More
Rates of late-stage prostate cancer increased when screening was reduced, new research finds
A rise in the rate of incurable prostate cancer cases may be a signal to reconsider Canada's stance on screening for one of the most ... Read More
Nicotine pouches are being sold illegally in corner stores across Canada
A CBC News investigation has revealed that illegal nicotine pouches in high dosages and fun flavors are still readily available for sale in corner shops ... Read More
What to know about imported pistachios linked to enduring Salmonella outbreak
Federal officials say Iranian pistachios imported into Canada must first be caught and tested for salmonella before they can be sold. The measure comes as ... Read More
New data shows RSV shots prevent ‘most dangerous’ respiratory infection for newborns
When Katrina Bellavance's seven-week-old daughter kept coughing, the Calgary mom unzipped her newborn's pajamas and noticed that the skin around her little ribs was pulling ... Read More
Sask. Health minister asks regulatory bodies to investigate controversial facility after CBC report
Saskatchewan's health minister says his government has asked the organization that regulates doctors and the Treasury Department, which protects consumers, to investigate concerns raised. In ... Read More
Experts warn merger of two Quebec health agencies could worsen public health
listen to this articleestimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by text-to-speech, a technology based on artificial intelligence.Some experts are raising concerns ... Read More
Insufficient evidence to proceed with drug theft charges at Janeway Children’s Hospital
Police in Newfoundland and Labrador say they have completed their investigation into a break-in at a children's hospital in the capital city and the theft ... Read More
What an NS palliative care unit tells us about Canada’s rural health care challenges
listen to this articleestimated 5 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by text-to-speech, a technology based on artificial intelligence.Nova Scotia Health needs doctors, ... Read More
Ontario’s auditor general finds the province is not properly monitoring doctors’ bills
The Auditor General has found that Ontario is not properly monitoring doctors' bills, including cases of physicians billing more than 24 hours a day - ... Read More