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New pancreatic cancer treatment hailed as breakthrough, but Canadians don't have access to it. Here's why.

Jul 14, 2026

New pancreatic cancer treatment hailed as breakthrough, but Canadians don't have access to it. Here's why.

Public Health Agency updates vaccine injury support program

Jul 13, 2026

Public Health Agency updates vaccine injury support program

Why the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history is becoming more challenging

Jul 13, 2026

Why the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history is becoming more challenging

GLP-1s are shrinking bodies. Cadaver fat is plugging the gap

Jul 13, 2026

GLP-1s are shrinking bodies. Cadaver fat is plugging the gap

New paint-on health sensors are as fun as face paint

Jul 13, 2026

New paint-on health sensors are as fun as face paint

Autonomous AI in healthcare: Innovation’s promise, patient safety’s challenge

Jul 13, 2026

Autonomous AI in healthcare: Innovation’s promise, patient safety’s challenge

Outbreak of diarrhea caused by parasite jumps to 3,000 cases. Here’s why it’s so hard to identify the source

Jul 13, 2026

Outbreak of diarrhea caused by parasite jumps to 3,000 cases. Here’s why it’s so hard to identify the source

Toronto’s top doctor to study impacts of expanding Billy Bishop airport

Jul 13, 2026

Toronto’s top doctor to study impacts of expanding Billy Bishop airport

Animal tranquilizer poisoning in illicit drug supply raises alarms with doctors

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Jul 13, 2026

Animal tranquilizer poisoning in illicit drug supply raises alarms with doctors

Private clinic Grifols green-lit plasma donors with disease risk, Health Canada finds

Jul 13, 2026

Private clinic Grifols green-lit plasma donors with disease risk, Health Canada finds

Over 800 patients of Brantford, Ont., clinic reminded to get HIV, hepatitis tests after dentist resigns

Jul 13, 2026

Over 800 patients of Brantford, Ont., clinic reminded to get HIV, hepatitis tests after dentist resigns

U.S. appeals court revives private lawsuits linking Tylenol to autism

Jul 13, 2026

U.S. appeals court revives private lawsuits linking Tylenol to autism

Ticks are a growing threat. So why did federal funding for a Lyme research group end?

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Jul 13, 2026

Ticks are a growing threat. So why did federal funding for a Lyme research group end?

Pythons' extreme biology may hold clues for treating human disease

Jul 13, 2026

Pythons' extreme biology may hold clues for treating human disease

What is sleep apnea? Ottawa sleep expert discusses symptoms and treatment

Jul 13, 2026

What is sleep apnea? Ottawa sleep expert discusses symptoms and treatment

Soccer, not just American football, may affect long-term brain health

Jul 13, 2026

Soccer, not just American football, may affect long-term brain health

She's giving her sister a kidney, but didn't know the financial toll

Jul 13, 2026

She's giving her sister a kidney, but didn't know the financial toll

Demand for immunoglobulin treatments skyrockets in Canada

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Jul 13, 2026

Demand for immunoglobulin treatments skyrockets in Canada

Canadians now have another tick-borne disease to worry about, researchers say

Jul 13, 2026

Canadians now have another tick-borne disease to worry about, researchers say

How to stay safe and still enjoy produce this summer with the outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite

Jul 13, 2026

How to stay safe and still enjoy produce this summer with the outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite

How Canada’s vaccine infrastructure helped guard against infectious disease during the FIFA World Cup

Jul 13, 2026

How Canada’s vaccine infrastructure helped guard against infectious disease during the FIFA World Cup

Possible measles exposure on at Pearson airport and on 2 flights this week: public health agency

Jul 13, 2026

Possible measles exposure on at Pearson airport and on 2 flights this week: public health agency

'One of the biggest public health threats': Why doctors say you need to take wildfire smoke seriously

Jul 10, 2026

'One of the biggest public health threats': Why doctors say you need to take wildfire smoke seriously

Ontario’s hot summer could make drug overdoses worse, expert says

Jul 10, 2026

Ontario’s hot summer could make drug overdoses worse, expert says

Mental health now tops prescription refills as Canadians turn to virtual care, new data suggests

Jul 10, 2026

Mental health now tops prescription refills as Canadians turn to virtual care, new data suggests

Measles case confirmed in Moncton; province warns travelers on flight

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Jul 10, 2026

Measles case confirmed in Moncton; province warns travelers on flight

Gen Z sunseekers are intentionally chasing high UV rays in the name of tanning. Here’s why this can be dangerous.

Jul 10, 2026

Gen Z sunseekers are intentionally chasing high UV rays in the name of tanning. Here’s why this can be dangerous.

The parasite causing explosive diarrhea could reach Canada if U.S. can’t find the cause soon, says expert

Jul 10, 2026

The parasite causing explosive diarrhea could reach Canada if U.S. can’t find the cause soon, says expert

Quebec is extending its e-scooter pilot project. Doctors warn the rules leave children at risk

Jul 10, 2026

Quebec is extending its e-scooter pilot project. Doctors warn the rules leave children at risk

Ontario residents advised to wash all fresh produce amid ‘explosive diarrhea’ linked to U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak

Jul 10, 2026

Ontario residents advised to wash all fresh produce amid ‘explosive diarrhea’ linked to U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak

Fastest growing Ebola outbreak ever: how conflict, aid cuts and misinformation fuel a deadly threat

Jul 10, 2026

Fastest growing Ebola outbreak ever: how conflict, aid cuts and misinformation fuel a deadly threat

Cry like your brain depends on it: New study finds it might

Jul 10, 2026

Cry like your brain depends on it: New study finds it might

Field hospital needed in Dauphin while regional health-care centre is closed due to flooding, residents say

Jul 10, 2026

Field hospital needed in Dauphin while regional health-care centre is closed due to flooding, residents say

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

Jul 10, 2026

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

Province allocates $6.9M for hospitals in Central Ontario

Jul 09, 2026

Province allocates $6.9M for hospitals in Central Ontario

More than 1 in 5 social media users say they’ve made health choices based on their feeds. How to use it wisely

Jul 09, 2026

More than 1 in 5 social media users say they’ve made health choices based on their feeds. How to use it wisely

B.C. drug deaths hit lowest level since before pandemic, down 55% since 2023 peak

Jul 09, 2026

B.C. drug deaths hit lowest level since before pandemic, down 55% since 2023 peak

Two New Brunswicker's biking across Canada for men's mental health

Jul 09, 2026

Two New Brunswicker's biking across Canada for men's mental health

Manitoba First Nations declare public health emergency amid drug, homelessness crisis

Jul 09, 2026

Manitoba First Nations declare public health emergency amid drug, homelessness crisis

More young Canadians are using illegal nicotine pouches like Zyn. Here’s what that means for their health

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Jul 09, 2026

More young Canadians are using illegal nicotine pouches like Zyn. Here’s what that means for their health

A new proposal for organ donation sparks concern

Jul 09, 2026

A new proposal for organ donation sparks concern

What's behind drop in opioid-related deaths, rise in 911 calls in Ontario? Researcher gives insight

Jul 09, 2026

What's behind drop in opioid-related deaths, rise in 911 calls in Ontario? Researcher gives insight

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