U.S. public health officials have been told to stop working with the World Health Organization, effective immediately. A U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention official, John Nkengasong, sent a
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The United States has reported its first outbreak of H5N9 bird flu in poultry on a duck farm in California, the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) said
Alberta’s Minister of Health says it contains “a broad range of perspectives,” — comprised of health care professionals, academics, researchers and advisers,” and it’s recommendations offer a perspective on how
As cases of the dreaded norovirus surge across Canada and the United States, there’s a glimmer of hope on the horizon: researchers are making strides toward developing a vaccine for
For cancer patients, maintaining physical fitness and muscle strength could be a powerful weapon in the fight against the deadly disease, according to a recent study. The study, published Tuesday
By Michelle Nichols Reuters Posted January 24, 2025 8:56 am 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The United States will leave the World Health Organization on Jan. 22, 2026, the United
As January progresses, many people may still be focused on their New Year’s resolutions, with some aiming to shed a few extra pounds gained over the holiday season. So, if
Descrease article font size Increase article font size B.C.’s attorney general says the B.C. Supreme Court has certified the province’s class-action lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors. Niki Sharma says
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said it’s possible that investigators will be sent to Italy to determine the source of a salmonella outbreak that’s sickened at least 61 people in
Health Canada is recalling compounded drugs containing semaglutide, which is a key component in popular medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. The drugs were compounded by Alberta-based Create Compounding Pharmacy and comprised semaglutide,