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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.

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

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

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

Canadians exposed to hantavirus on cruise ship complete isolation period
  • Jun 30, 2026

Canadians exposed to hantavirus on cruise ship complete isolation period

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

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

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

Health Canada approves first generic semaglutide for weight loss

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

Health Canada approves first generic semaglutide for weight loss

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

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

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

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

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

Hamilton legionellosis outbreak over, public health officials say

‘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

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

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

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

Millions drop Obamacare after subsidies expire
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  • Jun 29, 2026

Millions drop Obamacare after subsidies expire

It started with chills. Weeks later, he was gone
  • Jun 29, 2026

It started with chills. Weeks later, he was gone

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

Top physicians warned Winnipeg hospitals nearing 'disintegration' in March letter
  • Jun 29, 2026

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

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

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

Community, culture the answer to combat HIV stigma: Indigenous people
  • Jun 29, 2026

Community, culture the answer to combat HIV stigma: Indigenous people

How to deal with heat exhaustion and heat stroke
  • Jun 29, 2026

How to deal with heat exhaustion and heat stroke

New guidance recommends starting substance use education in kindergarten
  • Jun 29, 2026

New guidance recommends starting substance use education in kindergarten

What adolescents and young adults with cancer want researchers to know
  • Jun 29, 2026

What adolescents and young adults with cancer want researchers to know

Some Canadian veterans battling for health care: Military ombudsman in Edmonton
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  • Jun 29, 2026

Some Canadian veterans battling for health care: Military ombudsman in Edmonton

Laurentian University sports psychology professor completes marathon after long COVID diagnosis
  • Jun 28, 2026

Laurentian University sports psychology professor completes marathon after long COVID diagnosis

'Unprecedented spike' in new synthetic drugs: UN watchdog
  • Jun 28, 2026

'Unprecedented spike' in new synthetic drugs: UN watchdog

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