Gen Z Canadians are drinking less than older generations — but they’re using more nicotine products, a recent insurance report has found. Canadians between the ages of 18 and 29
Colorectal Cancer Canada is recommending provinces and territories should “commit to lowering the routine colorectal cancer screening age to 45 for average-risk Canadians.” Thursday’s press release argues that lowering the screening age
Cervical cancer is the “fastest-rising form of cancer” in Canada and a “silent national health crisis” that doctors say the federal government must do more to eliminate. That was the
As governments work to improve Canadians’ access to a family doctor, a new report shows the ability to access primary care varies depending on the province or territory. The report,
By Sarah Ritchie The Canadian Press Posted February 23, 2026 3:54 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Health Minister Marjorie Michel says Canada needs
Tackling health misinformation and rebuilding public trust are top priorities for Canada’s incoming chief public health officer Dr. Joss Reimer. In an interview Friday, the day her three-year appointment to
Recently revealed data shows a significant number of patients in Winnipeg are still leaving emergency departments and urgent care centres without being seen by a physician, pointing to pressures faced
Just days after the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass shooting left eight people dead and dozens more injured, at least two online platforms say they have deleted accounts and content believed
Stellar Bay Shellfish’s oysters have been recalled in Canada due to a possible norovirus contamination. Mostly distributed in British Columbia, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency warned that the oysters possibly
The Canadian Medical Association says doctors are worried that more of their patients are turning to artificial intelligence for health advice — and getting answers that put them in danger.