Ontario now second province to lower colorectal cancer screening age to 45
  • Jul 01, 2026

Ontario now second province to lower colorectal cancer screening age to 45

  • Global News
A new type of surgery is helping some cancer patients keep their fertility intact during treatment
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  • Jul 01, 2026

A new type of surgery is helping some cancer patients keep their fertility intact during treatment

  • The Globe and Mail
COVID proved mRNA vaccine technology was safe and effective, review says. Is a cancer vaccine next?
  • Jun 30, 2026

COVID proved mRNA vaccine technology was safe and effective, review says. Is a cancer vaccine next?

  • CBC News
Self-isolation ends for travellers exposed to hantavirus-stricken cruise ship
  • Jun 30, 2026

Self-isolation ends for travellers exposed to hantavirus-stricken cruise ship

  • CTV News
  •  — 
  • Hannah Alberga
Alberta government misses deadline for year-end fiscal update, cites health care overhaul
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  • Jun 30, 2026

Alberta government misses deadline for year-end fiscal update, cites health care overhaul

  • Edmonton Journal

CMA Central

How the Safe Social Media Act can keep kids safe — and healthy
  • Jun 26, 2026

How the Safe Social Media Act can keep kids safe — and healthy

  • Canadian Medical Association
Wait, I’m the doctor? A resident on overcoming imposter syndrome
  • Jun 25, 2026

Wait, I’m the doctor? A resident on overcoming imposter syndrome

  • Canadian Medical Association
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  • Kaylynn Purdy
Canada’s doctors launch public campaign calling for stronger online protections for children
  • Jun 25, 2026

Canada’s doctors launch public campaign calling for stronger online protections for children

  • Canadian Medical Association
CMA recognizes National Indigenous Peoples Day
  • Jun 22, 2026

CMA recognizes National Indigenous Peoples Day

  • Canadian Medical Association
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  • Bolu Ogunyemi

Opinions

Canada’s health-care crisis is personal, and it's getting harder to believe it can be fixed
  • Jun 30, 2026

Canada’s health-care crisis is personal, and it's getting harder to believe it can be fixed

  • the telegram
Ending the marathon of suffering in Canada's emergency rooms
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  • Jun 30, 2026

Ending the marathon of suffering in Canada's emergency rooms

  • The Globe and Mail
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  • Andre Picard
Bell: Dreaded Calgary drug site finally toast, the hellscape won't be missed
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  • Jun 29, 2026

Bell: Dreaded Calgary drug site finally toast, the hellscape won't be missed

  • Calgary Herald
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  • Rick Bell
The illusion of choice in Ontario's long-term care system
  • Jun 29, 2026

The illusion of choice in Ontario's long-term care system

  • Healthy Debate
N.L. policy blocking parents from children's health records was an avoidable mistake
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  • Jun 29, 2026

N.L. policy blocking parents from children's health records was an avoidable mistake

  • National Post
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  • Jamie Sarkonak
Provincial independence and the loss of portable health benefits
  • Jun 29, 2026

Provincial independence and the loss of portable health benefits

  • Telegraph Journal
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  • Charles Shaver

News

Bracing for the heat wave? Experts share some tips to stay cool
  • Jun 30, 2026

Bracing for the heat wave? Experts share some tips to stay cool

  • CBC News
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  • Isha Bhargava
'It's not just a headache': Hamilton woman wants workplaces to better understand migraines
  • Jun 30, 2026

'It's not just a headache': Hamilton woman wants workplaces to better understand migraines

  • CBC News
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  • Aura Carreño Rosas
Nova Scotia emerging as a leader in Canada for shorter surgical wait times
  • Jun 30, 2026

Nova Scotia emerging as a leader in Canada for shorter surgical wait times

  • the chronicle herald
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  • Willy Palov
Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits. For some users, their gaming features carry risks
  • Jun 30, 2026

Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits. For some users, their gaming features carry risks

  • CTV News
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  • Albert Stumm
Health Canada grants approval for generic weight-loss injection drug
  • Jun 30, 2026

Health Canada grants approval for generic weight-loss injection drug

  • CBC News
1st generic semaglutide injection for weight loss approved
  • Jun 30, 2026

1st generic semaglutide injection for weight loss approved

  • CBC News
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  • Amina Zafar
Trump administration puts religious freedom at heart of US health policy
  • Jun 30, 2026

Trump administration puts religious freedom at heart of US health policy

  • The Guardian
Lyme disease on the rise in Canada, but still likely underdiagnosed. Here’s how to protect yourself from ticks this summer.
  • Jun 30, 2026

Lyme disease on the rise in Canada, but still likely underdiagnosed. Here’s how to protect yourself from ticks this summer.

  • CTV News
  •  — 
  • Phil Tsekouras
Ignored by doctors, these young Ontario cancer patients had to fight for a diagnosis. Here is what it took to finally be heard
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  • Jun 30, 2026

Ignored by doctors, these young Ontario cancer patients had to fight for a diagnosis. Here is what it took to finally be heard

  • Toronto Star
This former NHL player was just 37 when he was diagnosed with cancer. Why a startling surge in the disease is hitting young Canadianst
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  • Jun 30, 2026

This former NHL player was just 37 when he was diagnosed with cancer. Why a startling surge in the disease is hitting young Canadianst

  • Toronto Star
Heat dome brings dangerous temperatures. Here's how to stay safe
  • Jun 30, 2026

Heat dome brings dangerous temperatures. Here's how to stay safe

  • CBC News
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  • Anand Ram
Canadians exposed to hantavirus on cruise ship complete isolation period
  • Jun 30, 2026

Canadians exposed to hantavirus on cruise ship complete isolation period

  • CBC News
  •  — 
  • Jennifer La Grassa

Podcasts

Promising new treatments for pancreatic cancer and ALS
  • Jun 26, 2026

Promising new treatments for pancreatic cancer and ALS

  • Science Friday
Can AI fix ER wait times?
  • Jun 23, 2026

Can AI fix ER wait times?

  • Disruptors
Condoms and wastewater testing: How public health is handling FIFA World Cup
  • Jun 20, 2026

Condoms and wastewater testing: How public health is handling FIFA World Cup

  • White Coat, Black Art
The Wild West of Canada's fertility industry
  • Jun 18, 2026

The Wild West of Canada's fertility industry

  • 10/3: Canada Covered
After N.B. law, all 10 provinces now have job protection for long-term sick leave
  • Jun 30, 2026

After N.B. law, all 10 provinces now have job protection for long-term sick leave

  • CTV News
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  • The Canadian Press
Despite approval from Health Canada, delay in cancer drug funding leaves patients in limbo
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  • Jun 30, 2026

Despite approval from Health Canada, delay in cancer drug funding leaves patients in limbo

  • The Globe and Mail
Health Canada approves first generic semaglutide for weight loss
  • Jun 29, 2026

Health Canada approves first generic semaglutide for weight loss

  • CTV News
Health Canada approves first generic semaglutide for weight loss
  • Jun 29, 2026

Health Canada approves first generic semaglutide for weight loss

  • CP24
  •  — 
  • Tammy Ibrahimpoor
Calgary under air quality warning as smoke blows in from Saskatchewan: Environment Canada
  • Jun 29, 2026

Calgary under air quality warning as smoke blows in from Saskatchewan: Environment Canada

  • CTV News
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  • Cassidy McMackon
Health Canada is urging people to ‘immediately stop using’ these kitchen products
  • Jun 29, 2026

Health Canada is urging people to ‘immediately stop using’ these kitchen products

  • CTV News
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  • Kayla Thompson
Report finds Canadian caregivers perform $97B worth of unpaid labour
  • Jun 29, 2026

Report finds Canadian caregivers perform $97B worth of unpaid labour

  • Global News
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  • Quinn Ohler
Mother of B.C. teen who died calls out dangerous social media algorithms pushing harm
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  • Jun 29, 2026

Mother of B.C. teen who died calls out dangerous social media algorithms pushing harm

  • Toronto Star
  •  — 
  • Ashley Joannou
B.C. nurses issue 72-hour strike notice after rejecting contract deal
  • Jun 29, 2026

B.C. nurses issue 72-hour strike notice after rejecting contract deal

  • CTV News
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  • The Canadian Press
A heat wave is set to scorch much of Canada. Take it seriously, experts say
  • Jun 29, 2026

A heat wave is set to scorch much of Canada. Take it seriously, experts say

  • Global News
  •  — 
  • Adriana Fallico
Ontario boy died after a bat sat on his face. There were no visible bites
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  • Jun 29, 2026

Ontario boy died after a bat sat on his face. There were no visible bites

  • National Post
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  • Chris Knight
Ebola outbreak in Congo spreads to fourth province
  • Jun 29, 2026

Ebola outbreak in Congo spreads to fourth province

  • CTV News
B.C. dietitian thinks Health Canada’s food warnings are confusing for consumers
  • Jun 29, 2026

B.C. dietitian thinks Health Canada’s food warnings are confusing for consumers

  • CityNews
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  • Sonia Aslam
Hamilton legionellosis outbreak over, public health officials say
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  • Jun 29, 2026

Hamilton legionellosis outbreak over, public health officials say

  • Toronto Star
‘Prepare for the storm’: Canadians demand health-care fixes in recent Nanos survey
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  • Jun 29, 2026

‘Prepare for the storm’: Canadians demand health-care fixes in recent Nanos survey

  • The Hill Times
  •  — 
  • Tessie Sanci
US military races to vaccinate new recruits before flu shots expire
  • Jun 29, 2026

US military races to vaccinate new recruits before flu shots expire

  • The Guardian
2 years ago a boy died of rabies from a bat. Doctors are reminding the public to be aware
  • Jun 29, 2026

2 years ago a boy died of rabies from a bat. Doctors are reminding the public to be aware

  • CBC News
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  • Nicole Ireland
Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it’s a bad idea
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  • Jun 29, 2026

Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it’s a bad idea

  • Toronto Star
Millions drop Obamacare after subsidies expire
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  • Jun 29, 2026

Millions drop Obamacare after subsidies expire

  • Globe and Mail
  •  — 
  • Ali Swenson
It started with chills. Weeks later, he was gone
  • Jun 29, 2026

It started with chills. Weeks later, he was gone

  • CBC News
  •  — 
  • Karen Pauls
Apartments can become sweltering in summer. Why heat bylaws could be coming to a city near you
  • Jun 29, 2026

Apartments can become sweltering in summer. Why heat bylaws could be coming to a city near you

  • CBC News
  •  — 
  • Laura Fraser
Top physicians warned Winnipeg hospitals nearing 'disintegration' in March letter
  • Jun 29, 2026

Top physicians warned Winnipeg hospitals nearing 'disintegration' in March letter

  • CBC News
A survey asked Canadians what they think of safe injection sites, here’s what they said
  • Jun 29, 2026

A survey asked Canadians what they think of safe injection sites, here’s what they said

  • CTV News
  •  — 
  • Kathy Le
Doctors detail 2024 Ontario child rabies death in effort to warn about contact with bats
  • Jun 29, 2026

Doctors detail 2024 Ontario child rabies death in effort to warn about contact with bats

  • Global News
  •  — 
  • Nicole Ireland
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