By Joe Bongiorno The Canadian Press Posted January 4, 2025 2:54 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Quebec’s health department is warning people who
It’s a new year, and as resolutions take hold, many are tossing out the chocolate and candy in pursuit of a healthier, better version of themselves. With countless diets promising
As some people try to cut down their drinking and embrace Dry January, they may look to Canada’s health agencies for guidance — and find some conflicting advice. This week,
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Alcoholic drinks should carry a label warning consumers about their cancer risks, the U.S. Surgeon General said in an advisory on Friday, noting that
Just in time for Dry January and amid growing interest in the “sober curious” movement, researchers at the University of Victoria have unveiled a new tool to gauge the health
While it may never be known if the B.C. teenager hospitalized with a severe case of avian influenza, H5n1, will make a full recovery — health officials say this is
We’re learning more about the B.C. teenager who became the first critically ill pediatric patient with avian influenza in North America earlier this fall, including some details about her recovery.
Norovirus, commonly known as the stomach bug, may be hitting Canadians harder this time of year with reported cases rising above previous averages, according to the Public Health Agency of
In the fight against drug-resistant bacteria, researchers at McMaster University in Hamilton are enlisting an unexpected army: ants, bees and beetles. These tiny creatures could hold the key to discovering
Cases of a wretched stomach bug are surging in parts of the United States this winter, according to government data. The most recent numbers from the U.S. Centers for Disease