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Researchers ‘very optimistic’ AI could help reduce backlog in surgeries
  • Nov 02, 2026

Researchers ‘very optimistic’ AI could help reduce backlog in surgeries

Why cervical cancer is suddenly rising among Canadian women aged 35 to 54
  • Nov 02, 2026

Why cervical cancer is suddenly rising among Canadian women aged 35 to 54

'We often try suicide:' The hidden cost of problem gambling in Canada
  • Nov 02, 2026

'We often try suicide:' The hidden cost of problem gambling in Canada

There’s new guidance on menopause symptoms like hot flashes. What women need to know
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  • Nov 02, 2026

There’s new guidance on menopause symptoms like hot flashes. What women need to know

Experts, Liberal MP hope for full ban on sports betting ads as advocates cite mental health decline
  • Nov 02, 2026

Experts, Liberal MP hope for full ban on sports betting ads as advocates cite mental health decline

More Canadian provinces are ending time changes. What does it mean for your health?
  • Nov 02, 2026

More Canadian provinces are ending time changes. What does it mean for your health?

Two contrasting stories reveal the highs and lows of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs
  • Nov 02, 2026

Two contrasting stories reveal the highs and lows of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs

Why sexually transmitted infections are rising in Canada
  • Nov 02, 2026

Why sexually transmitted infections are rising in Canada

Some Alberta pharmacists say they’re having trouble getting enough stock of COVID-19 vaccines
  • Nov 02, 2026

Some Alberta pharmacists say they’re having trouble getting enough stock of COVID-19 vaccines

'No one is safe' as Ebola outbreak surges to more than 10,000 cases, Africa's top doctor warns Canada
  • Nov 02, 2026

'No one is safe' as Ebola outbreak surges to more than 10,000 cases, Africa's top doctor warns Canada

A simple blood test could detect cancer
  • Oct 31, 2026

A simple blood test could detect cancer

Congo Ebola outbreak reaches 10,000 cases as virus spreads to other countries
  • Oct 30, 2026

Congo Ebola outbreak reaches 10,000 cases as virus spreads to other countries

Nearly 2 out of 3 teens and tweens use AI chatbots, new research shows
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  • Oct 30, 2026

Nearly 2 out of 3 teens and tweens use AI chatbots, new research shows

Canadians on permanent daylight time may face health risks, experts warn
  • Oct 30, 2026

Canadians on permanent daylight time may face health risks, experts warn

Trump administration will allow pharmacies to make popular peptides
  • Oct 29, 2026

Trump administration will allow pharmacies to make popular peptides

Health Canada took ‘limited action’ on higher-risk pesticides found in water ecosystems
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  • Oct 29, 2026

Health Canada took ‘limited action’ on higher-risk pesticides found in water ecosystems

Public Health Agency recorded $331-million loss on damaged or expired emergency medical supplies
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  • Oct 29, 2026

Public Health Agency recorded $331-million loss on damaged or expired emergency medical supplies

This Toronto cancer patient called 911 to request an ambulance. She said the operator told her she wasn’t ‘sick enough’
  • Oct 29, 2026

This Toronto cancer patient called 911 to request an ambulance. She said the operator told her she wasn’t ‘sick enough’

Half of Canadians avoid going to hospital because of long wait times
  • Oct 29, 2026

Half of Canadians avoid going to hospital because of long wait times

Toronto’s University Health Network receives historic $35-million donation for transplant work
  • Oct 29, 2026

Toronto’s University Health Network receives historic $35-million donation for transplant work

The problems with viewing AI as a friend, companion or therapist
  • Oct 29, 2026

The problems with viewing AI as a friend, companion or therapist

More Canadian provinces are ending time changes. What does it mean for your health?
  • Oct 29, 2026

More Canadian provinces are ending time changes. What does it mean for your health?

How Canada Can Prevent the Next Measles Outbreak
  • Oct 29, 2026

How Canada Can Prevent the Next Measles Outbreak

U.S. bans imports from 3 Chinese biotech companies over forced labor allegations
  • Oct 29, 2026

U.S. bans imports from 3 Chinese biotech companies over forced labor allegations

The Ebola outbreak is breaking records — and just marked a grim milestone
  • Oct 29, 2026

The Ebola outbreak is breaking records — and just marked a grim milestone

Deaths associated with wildfire smoke up about 275% in Canada, new report says
  • Oct 29, 2026

Deaths associated with wildfire smoke up about 275% in Canada, new report says

Calgary health tech company’s gel helps heal Ukrainian soldiers
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  • Oct 29, 2026

Calgary health tech company’s gel helps heal Ukrainian soldiers

Lilly’s retatrutide outshines Ozempic on weight loss, blood sugar control in trial
  • Oct 29, 2026

Lilly’s retatrutide outshines Ozempic on weight loss, blood sugar control in trial

Canadians could save billions in next decade if off-patent drugs get to market quickly, report says
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  • Oct 29, 2026

Canadians could save billions in next decade if off-patent drugs get to market quickly, report says

‘A huge wake-up call’: Doctors urge wider use of treatment shown to prevent serious UTIs
  • Oct 29, 2026

‘A huge wake-up call’: Doctors urge wider use of treatment shown to prevent serious UTIs

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