As a deadly bird flu outbreak sweeps through wild and domestic bird populations globally, researchers have identified an alarming trend that could bring the virus closer to humans: a significant
There were 30,000 fewer U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2024 than the year before — the largest one-year decline ever recorded. An estimated 80,000 people died from overdoses last year,
A global study from UNICEF suggests many Canadian kids are unhappy, with social struggles such as bullying and difficulty making friends among the sources of their anguish. UNICEF’s 19th Report
A global study from UNICEF suggests many Canadian kids are unhappy, with social struggles such as bullying and difficulty making friends among the sources of their anguish. UNICEF’s 19th Report Card suggests one in five youth in Canada face frequent bullying, one in
Living near a golf course might come with an unexpected health concern: a higher risk of Parkinson’s disease, according to a recent study. The study, published May 8 in JAMA
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 12, 2025 3:07 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Montreal public health officials are calling for better access
People taking Eli Lilly’s obesity drug, Zepbound, lost nearly 50 per cent more weight than those using rival Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy in the first head-to-head study of the blockbuster medications.
U.S. President Donald Trump says he’ll sign an executive order on Monday that, if implemented, could bring down the costs of some medications — reviving a failed effort from his
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Some radon gas detectors sold on Amazon may not accurately measure gas levels, potentially putting users at risk, Health Canada has warned.
The number of confirmed cases of measles in Alberta is soaring, from 193 confirmed cases on May 1 to 313 cases on May 8 — a period of just one