Descrease article font size Increase article font size Health Canada is recalling a brand of baby stroller over a fault in its braking system, which could lead to injuries, the agency said in a recall notice on Monday. The recall pertains to the Stokke YOYO baby stroller which is available in either a black, or…
Measles cases rose 20% last year, driven by a lack of vaccine coverage in the world’s poorest countries and those riddled with conflict, the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Thursday. Nearly half of all the large and disruptive outbreaks occurred in the African region where…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Star Wars universe Christmas tree ornament from Hallmark has found itself on Health Canada’s naughty list due to the presence of mould. The Hallmark Keepsake ornament featuring Cad Bane from The Book of Boba Fett is being recalled due to reports of mould found on its…
The day has finally arrived for excited Swifties in Canada, as Taylor Swift kicks off her highly-anticipated Toronto concert Thursday evening for her Eras Tour at the Rogers Centre. While the city’s downtown and public transit are set to be flooded with fans eager to catch the superstar, health experts are urging concertgoers to stay…
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday he is nominating anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, putting him in charge of a massive agency that oversees everything from drug, vaccine and food safety to medical research and the social safety net programs Medicare and Medicaid. “For too…
British Columbia’s chief veterinarian has told clinics that treat wild birds that they must establish protocols to prevent the spread of avian flu, warning of the risk of human exposure to the illness. Dr. Theresa Burns said in a letter to vets last week that reporting of sick and dead wild birds across the province…
People have been hearing a lot about H5N1 bird flu — or highly pathogenic avian influenza — since a B.C. teen became the first human to get the virus in Canada and is in hospital. It’s not yet known how the teen got infected, but Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s chief public health officer, said on…
The federal government has tapped a panel of five experts to craft the path toward a universal pharmacare program. Dr. Nav Persaud, the Canada Research Chair in health justice, will chair a committee that includes a variety of health-care professionals who are tasked with advising the government on the next steps of the program. The…
As global diabetes rates rise, the prevalence of the disease in Canada has stabilized in recent years, with women seeing the most progress, new research suggests. But experts say “it’s still really an epidemic” that needs greater attention. A peer-reviewed study published in The Lancet journal on Wednesday ahead of World Diabetes Day showed that…
Health Canada has authorized three influenza vaccines that could be used if bird flu became a pandemic, the agency says. The federal government also has an agreement with vaccine manufacturer GSK for domestic vaccine production that could be accelerated if needed, the Public Health Agency of Canada told The Canadian Press in an email. There…
Cases of mpox in the region of Congo where a new and more infectious variant was first detected appear to be “plateauing,” the World Health Organization said on Monday, even as the virus continues to increase in other areas of the country, as well as in Burundi and Uganda. A report by the U.N. health…
B.C. provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says the teenager in Children’s Hospital with Canada’s first presumptive case of avian flu is in critical condition. Henry said the teen was admitted late on Friday and their condition varied over the weekend but that as of Tuesday they had taken a turn for the worst. 2:02…
Students across B.C. return to school on Tuesday but the news that a teen is in hospital in Vancouver with a suspected case of H5 bird flu has some people worried. Dr. Anna Wolak, a family physician in Vancouver, said many parents are likely having flashbacks to the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, despite this flu…
Active-duty soldiers and veterans struggling to live up to the “hero” persona are coming forward to urge others to seek the help they need. One soldier stepping forward is Adam Moore. He began his service as a teenager, not even old enough to drink. “I started my career as a reservist, hurt my left knee…
Canada has detected its first presumptive case of H5 bird flu in a person, a teenager in B.C., health officials said on Saturday. The teen remains in B.C.’s Children’s Hospital and health officials are assuring the public they are working to figure out how the patient acquired the infection and who else they might have…
A Canadian Forces veteran who served in Afghanistan says Canada should be a “world leader” on alternative therapies for treating veterans’ post-traumatic stress disorder and other post-combat trauma, including the use of psychedelics. Retired MCpl. Gordon Hurley says psychedelic treatments such as ketamine and psilocybin, or “magic mushrooms,” can give veterans “a breath of relief”…
The Canadian Psychological Association says the U.S. election has worldwide impact and it’s normal for many Canadians to have strong emotions about it — whether they’re positive or negative. Association president Anita Gupta, a clinical psychologist, says if people are feeling anxious or distressed about the results, they may want to take a break from…
By Hannah Alberga The Canadian Press Posted November 7, 2024 8:24 am Updated November 7, 2024 3:25 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Canadian Institute for Health Information says health-care spending in Canada is projected to reach a new high in 2024. The annual report released Thursday says…
Within hours of Donald Trump’s presidential victory, Americans began looking to stockpile reproductive health medications, including emergency contraception and abortion pills, amid widespread fears that his administration could restrict access to these essential resources. The abortion pill mifepristone — sold as Mifegymiso in Canada and Mifeprex in the U.S. — has been flying off the…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Moderna said on Friday that Canada’s health regulator has approved its vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in adults 60 years and older, making it the country’s first authorized mRNA-based shot for the condition. Health Canada has approved the vaccine, mRESVIA, for the prevention of lower respiratory…
A new federal petition has been launched, and calls for a $1,000 refundable tax credit for people with celiac disease, like Betsy Hiebert. Today, Hiebert owns a certified gluten free bakery in Winnipeg called Cocoabeans Gluten-Free, but over a decade ago — when she was first diagnosed with celiac disease — she was at a…
By Hina Alam The Canadian Press Posted November 7, 2024 12:07 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt announced today that medicare will now cover surgical abortions that are administered outside hospitals in the province. Access to abortions in clinics has been restricted across New Brunswick because the government only covered the cost of the surgical procedures if they were…
After securing a second United States presidential term, Republican Donald Trump has outlined a range of proposed changes to the nation’s health-care system, including giving staunch anti-vaccine advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. the freedom to “go wild” on health, medicine and food policy. Trump secured the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the presidency in…
Many cancer patients in Canada seek emergency help before their diagnosis, with more than half being hospitalized following an ER visit, according to new research. A study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) on Monday showed that more than a third of cancer patients in Ontario had visited an emergency department in the…
By David Cummings The Canadian Press Posted November 4, 2024 3:15 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Conservative MP wants Parliament to undo changes made by the Liberals last year that brought natural health products under the same regulations as pharmaceuticals. The new rules mean Health Canada can…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Doctors say they are seeing a spike in walking pneumonia cases in parts of Canada, particularly in kids, at a time when respiratory viruses typically circulate. Walking pneumonia is a mild form of pneumonia that often presents as a fever, cough or fatigue, but a small subset…
Donald Trump plans to push for the removal of fluoride from United States drinking water on his first day in office if elected, according to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. On Saturday, former independent presidential candidate Kennedy took to X, claiming that fluoride is an “industrial waste” linked to arthritis, bone cancer, IQ loss and thyroid…
Joeline Norgaard was 44 when she began feeling pain in her breast. Concerned, she spoke with her doctor, who took her symptoms seriously and referred her for a mammogram at a local imaging clinic in 2020. However, when the Oakville, Ont., resident arrived, she said she was met with a chilly reception from one of…
One of three major tobacco companies involved in years of negotiations with creditors says it opposes the proposed multi-billion-dollar settlement announced in the case earlier this month. JTI-Macdonald Corp. has filed a document with an Ontario court indicating it does not support the proposal due to “critical outstanding issues.” The document was filed ahead of…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A million Canadians have received care under the federal dental-care plan six months after the program began, Health Minister Mark Holland said Thursday. Starting on Friday, the program will also cover more complex procedures. That means people who have coverage under the federal program can request pre-authorization…
Don’t be surprised if you’re stuck behind a chocolate lab, a Scottish fold and a guinea pig when you’re picking up cold medication at the pharmacy in the years ahead. A push from the Competition Bureau would see the distribution of pet medications expanded beyond veterinarian offices in a move the competition watchdog claims could…
A Nova Scotia woman fighting a chronic health condition that was caused by her cancer treatment says the next leader of the provincial government needs to help people who require specialized care. Jennifer Brady has lymphedema and has been locked in a battle with the province over her care. Brady, 46, received surgery to treat…
With the end of daylight saving time approaching, many look forward to the blissful extra hour of sleep. But for parents of early risers, “falling back” can mean waking up even earlier, as kids adjust to their new schedule, turning those extra z’s into a daily struggle. Daylight saving time will end on Nov. 3…
A co-chair of Donald Trump’s transition team said Trump supporter Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants access to federal health data so he can show vaccines are unsafe and lead to them being pulled from the market in a second Trump administration. Howard Lutnick echoed a number of Kennedy’s debunked anti-vaccine talking points in a CNN interview Wednesday, including falsehoods…
The RCMP is warning parents to stay vigilant this Halloween after a needle was recently found in candy at a Newfoundland trick-or-treat event, and illegal cannabis-laced treats, disguised to look like popular brands, were discovered on Vancouver Island. Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP took to social media on Oct. 26 stating that a needle was found…
A pig at an Oregon farm was found to have bird flu, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday. It’s the first time the virus has been detected in U.S. swine and raises concerns about bird flu’s potential to become a human threat. The infection happened at a backyard farm in Crook County, in the…
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says its investigation into an Ontario facility processing plant-based milk found it was not adhering to Health Canada’s policies on listeria prevention. The facility is still shut down after a listeria outbreak last summer linked to the plant infected at least 20 people in Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and Alberta…
The Liberal government on Tuesday introduced legislation to require charities that offer pregnancy counselling to disclose whether they also offer abortion and birth control or referral to these services. If passed, organizations that don’t clearly disclose their services would be at risk of losing their charitable status, according to the legislation announced by Finance Minister…
After more than 54 years of marriage, John and Carol Phillips are facing their biggest struggle yet: Carol’s expensive battle with Parkinson’s disease. According to Parkinson’s Canada, the costs of this complex disease are expected to hit $4.4 billion by 2034 in Canada, putting many patients and caregivers, like the Phillips, in serious economic turmoil….
Some Apple AirPods wireless headphones can be used as hearing aids with a new software update available Monday. It’s a high-profile move that experts applaud, even if they only reach a small portion of the millions of Americans with hearing loss. An estimated 30 million people — 1 in 8 Americans over the age of…
Sleep researchers in the U.K. are calling for the abolishment of daylight saving time due to the impact it has on the human body. A statement published in the Journal of Sleep Research on Wednesday said evidence reviewed found the change in March that sees clocks jump forward an hour “can interfere negatively with sleep regulation.”…
Following an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders in the United States, the fast-food giant faces its first lawsuit related to the incident, alleging negligence in food safety practices. On Wednesday, the Texas-based food safety law firm Ron Simon and Associates announced the filing of the first McDonald’s E. coli lawsuit on behalf…
Heather Thompson would love to work. The 26-year-old dreams of going back to university to study politics and environmental science, and ultimately pursue a career to “try and make things better” in society. “I’m not the person I want to be yet and I want to be able to achieve certain goals and be a…
Tech behemoth OpenAI has touted its artificial intelligence-powered transcription tool Whisper as having near “human level robustness and accuracy.” But Whisper has a major flaw: It is prone to making up chunks of text or even entire sentences, according to interviews with more than a dozen software engineers, developers and academic researchers. Those experts said…
From frozen waffles and pancakes to beef jelly tongue, recent listeria recalls may have consumers concerned that more of the bacteria is infiltrating the food chain, but experts say that’s not the case. Extensive testing at the manufacturing level and a keen awareness of the issue among consumers is more likely why it feels like…
Family and intimate partner violence in Canada is rising and while women and girls remain the primary victims, the number of cases where men and boys are the victims appears to also be growing, new data shows. Police-reported family violence rose by 17 per cent and intimate partner violence by 13 per cent from 2018 to…
A California-based produce company was the source of fresh onions linked to a deadly E.coli food poisoning outbreak at McDonald’s, officials with the restaurant chain said Thursday. Meanwhile, other fast-food restaurants — including Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, KFC and Burger King — pulled onions from some menus. McDonald’s officials said that Taylor Farms, of Salinas,…
In December 2020, Steven Stefanidis, a 36-year-old firefighter from Toronto, was responding to a medical call when he blacked out and had a seizure. After being assessed by first responders, he was taken to the hospital, where an MRI revealed a tumour. It was diagnosed as a Grade 2 IDH-mutant glioma, an incurable form of…
McDonald’s scrambled on Wednesday to contain the damage from an E. coli outbreak linked to Quarter Pounder burgers that has killed one person and sickened nearly 50 others, as it pulled the menu item from restaurants across a dozen states. The outbreak has sickened people across the U.S. West and Midwest, with 10 hospitalized due…
A United States E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has killed one person and sent 10 people to the hospital, including a child who developed kidney disease. And as health officials scramble to identify the source of the contamination, many are left wondering if their beloved burgers are safe to eat — including…
Ten people have been hospitalized and one person has died after E. coli infections linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburger in 10 states, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control said on Tuesday. The death was reported in an older person in Colorado, and one child has been hospitalized with severe kidney complications, the CDC reported….
Drinking coffee during pregnancy may not be as risky as once thought, according to a recent study that found no strong link between caffeine consumption and neurodevelopmental problems in children. Despite these reassuring findings, the researchers still recommend that pregnant people stick to medical advice on caffeine limits. The observational study, published Oct. 9 in…
Millions of people with private health insurance would be able to pick up over-the-counter methods like condoms, the “morning after” pill and birth control pills for free under a new rule the White House proposed on Monday. Right now, health insurers must cover the cost of prescribed contraception, including prescription birth control or even condoms…
Medical researchers at the University of Calgary say a condition affecting autonomic bodily processes — those that occur automatically, such as heart rate, bladder function and sweating — is frequently found in people diagnosed with long COVID. The condition is known as dysautonomia, an umbrella term for a group of related conditions. Support networks for…
Waking up drenched in sweat, having irregular periods and forgetting your friend’s name mid-conversation — sound familiar? For many millennials, these aren’t just signs of a hectic life, but the early symptoms of perimenopause. Perimenopause, the transition leading up to menopause, can start as early as the late 30s and last up to 10 years….
The term “sitting is the new smoking” has been cautioning office-workers against being sedentary in recent years, but a new study suggests that some may be swinging too far in the other direction. Standing desks have risen in popularity, with the global market valued at USD $7.75 billion, but new research warns against relying too…
Packaged food and drinks should have easy-to-read nutritional information on the front of the products to help consumers make healthier choices, according to the first-ever World Health Organization draft guidelines that stopped short of recommending harsher warning labels. Increased consumption of processed foods high in salt, sugar and fat is a key driver of a global obesity…
Three tobacco giants are proposing to pay close to $25 billion to provinces and territories and more than $4 billion to tens of thousands of Quebec smokers and their loved ones as part of a corporate restructuring process triggered by a long-running legal battle. The companies — JTI-Macdonald Corp., Rothmans, Benson & Hedges and Imperial…
An expert panel of doctors and researchers say Canada needs to learn from the COVID-19 pandemic and take action before the next health emergency strikes. One of the six experts, Dr. Fahad Razak, says most scientists believe it’s “only a matter of time” before another global health crisis hits. The panel’s report, called “The Time to Act is Now,” says disease surveillance, hospitalization data and…
Over a span of 20 years, the number of adults living with a major illness in Ontario is expected to nearly double, a new report from the University of Toronto warns. The study by the university’s Dalla Lana School of Public Health, published in collaboration with the Ontario Hospital Association, finds that millions more Ontarians…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 15, 2024 2:53 pm Updated October 15, 2024 3:16 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The founders of a Vancouver “compassion club” that sold heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine bought on the dark web and tested for contaminants, have filed a court challenge…
Up to 20 per cent of pregnancies end in miscarriage in Canada, forcing many to seek help in overcrowded emergency departments where they often face long wait times and a lack of compassionate support, a new report reveals. The report, published Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ), argues that the absence of timely…
Humanity is hitting the upper limit of life expectancy, according to a new study. Advances in medical technology and genetic research — not to mention larger numbers of people making it to age 100 — are not translating into marked jumps in lifespan overall, according to researchers who found shrinking longevity increases in countries with…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Health Canada has issued a joint recall with the U.S. and Mexico for multiple models of Fisher-Price Snuga Swings due to a suffocation hazard following reports to the company of five infant deaths. According to the agency, if the infant swings are used for sleep or have…
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he supports children and prisoners who are incapable of making decisions for themselves getting mandatory, involuntary drug and psychiatric treatment. That comes after the parents of a 13-year-old girl from B.C. testified at a parliamentary committee about her mental health struggles before her overdose death in an encampment of homeless people…
A nationwide recall has been issued for the Rana brand Tagliatelle Seasoned White Chicken & Mushroom Sauce due to possible listeria contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says consumers should not use, sell, serve or distribute the recalled product. A nationwide recall has been issued for the Rana brand Tagliatelle Seasoned White Chicken & Mushroom…
In the aftermath of two catastrophic hurricanes, Milton and Helene, the southern U.S. is grappling with widespread destruction, power outages and mounting health concerns. Hurricane Milton tore through Florida on Wednesday evening, compounding the devastation caused just weeks earlier by Hurricane Helene. The region is now grappling with widespread power outages, contaminated water and a…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 12, 2024 11:54 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Yukon government says its coroner’s service is investigating six suspected toxic drug deaths between Sept. 23 and Oct. 4. A statement from the health minister says four of the deaths are confirmed…
Move over taste testers, there’s a new contender in the world of flavour evaluation — and it’s made out of circuits and sensors. And eventually, scientists say the technology could be used to find contaminants in foods that could make consumers sick, or detect when something is no longer safe to eat. Researchers from Penn…
Canada’s pharmacare bill has officially become a reality after it officially passed through the Senate Thursday and received royal assent. That means many will soon have access to more medications, including those for diabetes and contraception, which are deemed essential and can cost hundreds or thousands out of pocket each year, though specific provincial agreements…
Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu and Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak are urging MPs across party lines to support legislation to ensure First Nations have clean drinking water in their communities. The government has put forward a bill that seeks to do just that, and also seeks to protect source-water on…
By Laura Osman The Canadian Press Posted October 10, 2024 6:25 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The pharmacare bill that was central to a political pact between the Liberals and NDP is now set to become law after the Senate passed the bill without making any changes. The…
At 39 years old, April Hubbard is trying to change conversations around death, even as she approaches her own. “I always kind of thought that I would have to end my own life at some point in some way, even before MAID (medical assistance in dying) was legalized in Canada,” she says. “But I don’t…
Hospitals across the United States are scrambling to manage a shortage of IV fluids after Hurricane Helene forced the shutdown of a key facility that produces most of the nation’s supply. The facility also supplies IV fluid to Canadian hospitals. Baxter International Inc., a medical technology company that supplies 60 per cent of the U.S….
By Nicole Ireland The Canadian Press Posted October 8, 2024 5:41 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Ontario Ministry of Health says four people have been sickened after consuming beef tongue believed to be contaminated with listeria. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is recalling many brands of jellied…
Golf-cart-related injuries are on the rise, warn Toronto doctors, and many incidents involve drivers under the influence of alcohol, or children not wearing seatbelts. In a commentary published Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ), health professionals from Unity Health Toronto found that injuries involving golf carts can be severe, and even fatal, urging…
If you enjoy a glass of fruit juice with your breakfast or a fizzy drink after dinner, it might be time to consider pumping the brakes. A new study suggests such drinks may be linked to a higher likelihood of strokes. Frequent drinking of fizzy drinks or fruit juice was associated with an increased risk…
The federal government’s decision to not provide Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine this respiratory virus season raises health equity concerns, experts and advocates say, as some Canadians look to the U.S. to get the shot. The Public Health Agency of Canada said it won’t provide the protein-based vaccine called Nuvaxovid because the manufacturer required a minimum order…
German emergency personnel in full protective gear shut down two railroad tracks at Hamburg’s central station on Wednesday after two passengers were suspected of having contracted the deadly Marburg virus. A 26-year-old medical student and his girlfriend developed flu-like symptoms while on a train from Frankfurt, according to local reports. The train was evacuated after…
Convenience store firms that operate thousands of outlets across Canada are taking the federal government to court to overturn regulations that restrict the sale of nicotine pouches to pharmacies. Mac’s Convenience Stores Inc. and Couche-Tard Inc., both subsidiaries of Quebec-based Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., claim in an application in Federal Court that Health Canada’s rules restricting…
One of Canada’s largest oil companies, Imperial Oil Ltd., has been ordered by Ontario to pay $1.125 million for a slop oil spill at its Sarnia, Ont. site in April 2021 that sickened nearby residents. The fine, levied by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks, is the most substantial penalty under the Environmental Protection…
Updated COVID-19 vaccines are starting to roll out to some high-risk Canadians, but others will have to wait a little while longer before these new shots are offered to them. Last month, Health Canada approved Pfizer and Moderna’s latest COVID-19 vaccines targeting the most recent variants of the virus. Both shots are approved for everyone…
An Ontario child has died of rabies after being exposed to a bat, a health official says. According to Dr. Malcolm Lock, acting medical officer of health for the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit, the child woke up with a bat in their room but the parents did not seek a rabies vaccination. “Rabies is still an…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The World Health Organization approved on Thursday the first mpox diagnostic test for emergency use to expand access to medical testing urgently. The agency granted approval for emergency use of Abbott Laboratories unit’s PCR test, Alinity m MPXV assay. The test enables detection of mpox virus DNA…
As temperatures drop and more Canadians head indoors, the familiar sniffles, aches and pains may soon follow, signaling the arrival of cold and flu season. In Canada, flu season typically runs from November to April, and while anyone can catch the flu, the virus can sometimes lead to severe complications — even death, which is…
How many alcoholic drinks do you have in a week? That question was posed to Canadians in a survey and most of them said they had no drinks at all, a new Statistics Canada report shows. In 2023, more than three-quarters (77 per cent) of adults living in Canada’s provinces reported drinking at least one…
The number of deaths from breast cancer is on the decline, but new data out of the U.S. shows the prevalence of cases among women under 50 years of age is rising. That has advocates for breast cancer screening once again urging change in Canada. The study, published in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians…
The Public Health Agency of Canada says it is not providing Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine this respiratory virus season, citing low demand. It says the manufacturer requires a minimum order of its updated protein-based vaccine, called Nuvaxovid, which far exceeds the uptake by Canadians last year. The agency says a very small portion of the doses…
A Georgia judge on Monday struck down the state’s abortion law, which took effect in 2022 and effectively prohibited abortions beyond about six weeks of pregnancy. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney wrote in his order that the law violates Georgia’s Constitution, finding that “liberty in Georgia includes in its meaning, in its protections,…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 24, 2024 11:06 am Updated September 24, 2024 4:11 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Star outfielder Daulton Varsho has been transferred to the Toronto Blue Jays’ 60-day injured list. Varsho had surgery on his right shoulder Monday. He bats…
India has reported its first case of the new Clade 1b strain of the mpox virus in the southern state of Kerala, according to media reports. “Health Minister Veena George urged caution after a Mpox case confirmed in Kerala. Airport surveillance has been stepped up, and travellers from affected countries must report any symptoms. Sample…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Danone Canada is recalling a brand of yogurt sold at Costco warehouses this month, the company said in a press release. The recall relates to Kirkland Signature Probiotic Yogurt (Costco Item 1264134), which was sold at Costco between Sept. 3 and Sept. 19, the company said. The affected…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 27, 2024 12:13 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors announced Friday that guard Ja’Kobe Walter will not participate in on-court activities at the NBA team’s upcoming training camp in Montreal after sustaining a shoulder injury. The team…
Semaglutide, the key component in popular medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, may potentially help treat and prevent opioid overdoses, new research suggests. A U.S. peer-reviewed study published on Wednesday in the JAMA Network Open journal showed that semaglutide was associated with a reduced risk of opioid overdose in patients with Type 2 diabetes and opioid…
A new study is warning that children’s eye health around the world may be on the decline. Nearly one in three were nearsighted in 2023 and that’s expected to rise in the next two decades. The study, published Tuesday in the British Journal of Ophthalmology, analyzed the results of 276 studies that involved more than…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 25, 2024 5:18 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette was scheduled to undergo surgery Wednesday to repair a right middle finger fracture. Bichette suffered the season-ending injury last week while taking grounders during infield practice. Speaking…
Canada’s fertility rate, which has been steadily declining, has hit a record low and the country is now among the “lowest-low” fertility nations. Statistics Canada released new data on Wednesday showing that the Canadian fertility rate in 2023 was 1.26 children per woman, which is the lowest recorded level since the agency began collecting data….
By Dylan Robertson The Canadian Press Posted September 24, 2024 5:41 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The federal Liberals are creating a new agency to beef up Canada’s ability to handle rapidly spreading infectious diseases and protect from future pandemics. Health Emergency Readiness Canada is tasked with boosting…
By Nicole Ireland and Hannah Alberga The Canadian Press Posted September 24, 2024 12:40 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Health Canada has approved Pfizer-BioNTech’s updated COVID-19 vaccine that protects against one of the most recently circulating variants of the virus. The mRNA vaccine, called Comirnaty, targets the KP.2…
The Quebec government has clarified that anglophones have the right to receive health and social services in English in a new directive meant to allay concerns the province was trying to restrict access to health care in languages other than French. The five-page document, published Monday, states that recent changes to Quebec’s Charter of the…
One of every five pieces of seafood bought from a Calgary restaurant or grocer was mislabelled at best or an entirely different species than what was claimed on the packaging, a new study published Monday finds. The latest study in what’s been a long-identified trend across Canada has major implications for consumers’ health and wallets,…
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 21, 2024 7:02 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says a recall of Nutrabolics brand Feed Me Vegan Real Food Protein & Oats bars due to undeclared milk has been expanded. The most recent recall notice,…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Health Canada is warning about a recall of some tattoo inks that may pose a risk of skin infection. Two types of water-based tattoo pigments by the brand Bloodline were recalled on Wednesday, namely All Purpose Black and Carolina Blue, due to “potential microbial contamination.” “The recalled…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 20, 2024 12:21 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors say forward Bruce Brown has undergone arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and will be out for several weeks. The Raptors said in a release Friday that an…
By Nicole Ireland The Canadian Press Posted September 19, 2024 5:02 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Health Canada has authorized Novavax’s updated COVID-19 vaccine that protects against currently circulating variants of the virus. The protein-based vaccine, called Nuvaxovid, has been reformulated to target the JN.1 subvariant of Omicron….
People who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant are advised by their health-care providers to stay away from alcohol because of the potential risks to their baby. But what are these risks as U.S. data suggests a small increase in recent years in the number of people drinking during pregnancy and amid Fetal Alcohol…
The organization representing Canada’s doctors has issued a formal apology for the harms the medical profession has caused Indigenous Peoples. The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) made the apology Wednesday at a ceremony in Victoria, attended by representatives of First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples. CMA president Dr. Joss Reimer said the organization was “deeply ashamed”…
Cases of eastern equine encephalitis are rare in Canada. But after an Ottawa man died of the mosquito-borne virus just weeks ago, experts and public health officials say cases are likely underreported. The virus is rare but deadly, with a 33 to 70 per cent fatality rate for humans and the potential to cause severe long-term…
Brominated vegetable oil, a food additive used in citrus-flavoured soft drinks, has now been banned in Canada, but consumers could still see it popping up on ingredient labels for one more year. Health Canada removed BVO from its list of permitted food additives on Aug. 30 after completing a safety assessment. “The outcome of the…
Health Canada has approved Moderna’s latest COVID-19 vaccine targeting the most recent variants of the virus as provinces and territories prepare for their fall vaccine campaigns. The agency approved the SpikeVAX vaccine, produced by Moderna, targeting the KP.2 variant on Tuesday. The vaccine dosing has not changed, with those 12 years and older to get…
Teams of people took turns pulling a 30,000 kilogram WestJet plane 100 metres down the tarmac at the Edmonton International Airport on Monday. They’re going head-to-head battling for the best time, but it’s part of a bigger cause. The Haul for Hope event is raising money and awareness for Hope Air – Canada’s only national…
An AI early-warning system that predicts which patients are at risk of deteriorating while in hospital was associated with a decrease in unexpected deaths, a new study says. The study, published Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, found a 26 per cent reduction in non-palliative deaths among patients in St. Michael’s Hospital’s general internal…
Canada is donating “up to 200,000” doses of mpox vaccine, a government spokesperson said on Wednesday. This comes after the World Health Organization declared mpox a global health emergency last month, for the second time in two years. The number of doses of the vaccine Imvamune to be donated by Canada will depend on the receiving countries’ capacity for storage and…
A rare and deadly mosquito-borne illness, the eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV), has claimed the life of an Ottawa resident, marking the city’s first confirmed human case. Ottawa Public Health (OPH) issued a warning Thursday, urging residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites to reduce the risk of contracting both EEEV and West Nile Virus,…
An Ontario hospital network is investigating an incident from last month in which an older Sikh patient’s beard was shaved off without his consent, a move that has been condemned by the Sikh community as a severe breach of religious rights. As the investigation unfolds, Balpreet Singh, legal counsel and spokesperson for the World Sikh…
In 2011, Shannon McKenney, a singer from Burnaby, B.C., suddenly fell violently ill at a dinner party. Thinking it was food poisoning, she went to the emergency room with severe pain and nausea, only to be sent home with a diagnosis of the stomach flu. But when her appendix ruptured days later, her condition took…
A new program at the University of Calgary is aiming to reduce the strain on Alberta’s medical system. The Master of Physician Assistant Studies program is the first of its kind in Alberta and will train new physician assistants to bolster the number of health-care workers across the province. Physician assistants, or PAs, are medical…
After his life was upended by a debilitating illness, a young man from Montreal and his family are making a public plea in hopes of finding a compatible kidney donor. Julian Zadrozny, 25, knew something was wrong when he began experiencing “really bad leg cramps” and other painful symptoms. “I wasn’t able to sleep through…
A single dose of the mpox vaccine offers moderate protection against the virus, according to a new Canadian study. While “moderate” might not sound impressive, the researchers describe the results as “terrific” and hope more Canadians at risk will continue to get vaccinated. The study, published Wednesday in the BMJ, found that a single dose…
The United States Food and Drug Administration is launching an investigation into whether there are any health effects after a recent study found trace amounts of metals in some tampons. On Tuesday, the FDA announced it commissioned an independent review and initiated an internal laboratory study to evaluate metals in tampons. The news comes after…
With the start of a new school year, Canadian parents are facing the familiar challenge of packing healthy lunches for their potentially picky eaters. Faced with a sea of sugary snacks and processed foods in grocery store aisles, many parents and caregivers may struggle to find nutritious options that appeal to their kids. But with…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Health Canada is issuing a recall for vitamins and medicines sold by Canadian pharmaceutical brand JAMP Pharma, the health agency said in recall notices. “Affected lots may contain overweight or underweight tablets,” the notice said. The Health Canada recall for JAMP’s Vitamin D3 10000-unit tablet was issued…
The Liberal government will still work on policies it promised to pursue under its now-defunct deal with the NDP, Health Minister Mark Holland said Monday. A week ago, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh ended the pact between the New Democrats and the minority Liberals, before some of the measures they agreed to work on had come to fruition….
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 9, 2024 9:24 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Canadian Medical Association says there should be better tracking of health-care spending, following agreements the federal government has signed with the provinces and territories. The doctors’ group has released a new report…
As summer winds down and Canadians try to soak up the last warm days with outdoor picnics and barbecues, there’s an unwelcome guest that seems to be everywhere: wasps. These buzzing insects are out in full force, swarming food, stinging unsuspecting victims and turning peaceful garden gatherings into frantic swatting sessions. This surge in wasp…
Do provinces and territories need to destroy their old COVID-19 vaccines before getting the new fall booster shots? As Canadians prepare for the rollout of a fall booster campaign, some provinces have said they are being ordered to destroy old supplies of the existing vaccine before they can get new supplies. With vaccination on hold…
Long-term exposure to air pollution is linked to a higher risk of infertility in men, while prolonged exposure to road traffic noise is associated with a higher infertility risk in women, a recent study found. The peer-reviewed Danish study, published Wednesday in the BMJ, said exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) was linked to a…
1:05 Canada must offer ‘gold-standard’ endometriosis care so women don’t seek help abroad: patient Global News had heard from dozens of women across Canada about the struggle to access care for endometriosis, several of whom are now seeking or have sought help outside of Canada. This is Part 3 of a three-part series on why…
Whooping cough cases continue to increase in multiple provinces, but as kids head back to school, doctors and health-care professionals say there could be multiple factors behind the spike. The bacterial infection, also known as pertussis, typically shows up seven to 10 days after being infected and its symptoms usually start with a mild fever,…
The Canadian government is warning pregnant people to discuss their travel risks before visiting some countries in the Americas amid outbreaks of an insect-transmitted virus that lives in sloths. More than 8,000 confirmed cases of Oropouche fever, a potentially fatal zoonotic disease, have been reported in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia and Peru, as of last month. And…
Whooping cough is making a surge in Canada at a time when schools are reopening and ahead of the fall respiratory illness season. Some provinces — Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick in particular — have reported sharp increases in whooping cough cases compared with pre-pandemic averages. Whooping cough, which is a bacterial illness, “can be…
1:04 She’s one of many ‘desperate’ Canadians seeking endometriosis help abroad. Why they must be careful Global News had heard from dozens of women across Canada about the struggle to access care for endometriosis, several of whom are now seeking or have sought help outside of Canada. This is Part 2 of a three-part series…
Despite castigation from provincial premiers over lagging federal contributions to health spending, an analysis of 20 years of health funding data shows that federal transfers have mostly outpaced increases to provincial health budgets. In 2023, federal health transfers amounted to $47.1 billion, a 212 per cent increase over 2005, when the transfers were $15.1 billion….
Parents are more likely than non-parents to experience severe and prolonged stress compared with non-parents, a new report by the United States surgeon general said. Experts say the report aligns with mental health indicators in Canada, and there are key changes that can help. The report by U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy said that…
Whooping cough cases are on the rise in Canada, with some provinces reporting sharp increases compared to pre-pandemic averages. More than 11,670 cases have been reported in Quebec so far this year, a significant jump from the annual average of 562 cases between 2015 and 2019. The majority of whooping cough patients are between the…
1:18 Nurse ‘forced’ to leave Canada for endometriosis treatment over lack of help Global News had heard from dozens of women across Canada about the struggle to access care for endometriosis, several of whom are now seeking or have sought help outside of Canada. This is Part 1 of a three-part series on why women…
A rise in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unplanned pregnancies are top of mind for the World Health Organization after it released a new report showing condom use among adolescents has been on an “alarming decline” in the past decade. The data, published Thursday, comes from a survey of more than 242,000 15-year-olds across 42…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Thousands of electric stoves are being recalled because of a fire risk that has injured some people in Canada. Health Canada issued the recall on Thursday for several models of Samsung’s electric slide-in ranges because the front-mounted knobs can “accidently activate” through contact by people and pets…
The U.N. World Health Organization said Thursday that it has reached an agreement with Israel for limited pauses in fighting in Gaza to allow for polio vaccinations for hundreds of thousands of children after a baby contracted the first confirmed case in 25 years in the Palestinian territory. The vaccination campaign will start Sunday in central Gaza,…
Whether they know it or not, most Americans don’t go a day — or often a single meal — without eating ultraprocessed foods. From sugary cereals at breakfast to frozen pizzas at dinner, plus in-between snacks of potato chips, sodas and ice cream, ultraprocessed foods make up about 60 per cent of the U.S. diet….
Descrease article font size Increase article font size An investigation is underway into an E. coli outbreak that has temporarily shut down a central Alberta child-care centre. Alberta Health said it is monitoring an emerging Shiga-toxin producing E. coli (STEC) outbreak at the Aspen Lakes Discovery Centre licensed child-care facility in Blackfalds, Alta. The outbreak…
Federal officials affirmed this month that the pain people might feel when getting an IUD can be more than doctors’ promises of “just a pinch.” The local anesthetic lidocaine “might be useful for reducing patient pain” when inserting intrauterine devices, according to new guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which also…
Whether it’s high sodium, too much sugar or misleading labels, nearly 60 per cent of infant and toddler foods sold in the United States aren’t as nutritious as they appear, according to a new study. Published on Aug. 21 in Nutrients, the research found that most of these products fail to meet the nutritional guidelines…
The rising mpox outbreaks in Africa that triggered the World Health Organization’s emergency declaration are largely the result of decades of neglect and the global community’s inability to stop sporadic epidemics among a population with little immunity against the smallpox-related disease, leading African scientists said Tuesday. According to Dr. Dimie Ogoina, who chaired WHO’s mpox emergency committee,…
Due to an increasing threat from a potentially deadly mosquito-borne disease, a coastal town in Massachusetts has closed its parks, playgrounds and sports fields from dusk to dawn, according to town officials. Plymouth, Mass., about 60 km south of Boston, announced the closures on Aug. 23, due to a high risk of Eastern equine encephalitis…
The mRNA revolution continues. Just a few years after mRNA vaccines proved their efficacy against COVID-19, scientists are now turning their attention to lung cancer. The mRNA vaccine, known as BTN116, developed by the German biotechnology company BioNTech, is the first of its kind and has entered phase 1 clinical trials in seven countries, including…
As a summer wave of COVID-19 infections continues in the United States, updated vaccines have been approved by U.S. regulators ahead of the fall and winter. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) greenlit and granted emergency use authorization for updated COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna targeting the most recent virus strains circulating. The…
In response to growing concerns about the rising use of nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs) among youth, particularly nicotine pouches, Health Minister Mark Holland is putting through restrictions aimed at curbing their appeal and accessibility. These measures, which will take effect Aug. 28, include strict advertising restrictions, prohibiting certain flavours and limiting sales to behind the…
When U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris formally accepted the Democratic presidential nomination Thursday night, she highlighted an issue that dominated the party’s convention this week: the reality millions of women face without access to abortion. Each day of the convention, audiences inside Chicago’s United Center and watching from home heard harrowing stories from women who faced…
Eating just 50 grams of processed meat per day — about the equivalent of two slices of ham — appears to correlate to a 15 per cent higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes within the next decade, according to a new study. The study, published Tuesday in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, suggests that eating…
Canada’s railway shutdown has halted freight trains nationwide, raising concerns about a potential critical shortage of essential goods, including chlorine needed for safe drinking water. Health Minister Mark Holland acknowledged that while it’s too early to determine if a potential chlorine shortage will affect Canada’s drinking water supply, the government will continue to monitor the…
A U.S. government report expected to stir debate concluded that fluoride in drinking water at twice the recommended limit is linked with lower IQ in children. The report, based on an analysis of previously published research, marks the first time a federal agency has determined — “with moderate confidence” — that there is a link…
As the World Health Organization warns about a “worrying comeback” of COVID-19 amid a summer surge of infections, new vaccines may soon come to Canada this fall. Health Canada told Global News it is reviewing submissions from Pfizer, Moderna and Novavax for their updated COVID-19 shots targeting the most recent strains circulating and will approve…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A World Health Organization (WHO) official stressed on Tuesday that mpox, regardless of whether it is the new or old strain, is not the new COVID, as authorities know how to control its spread. “We can and must tackle mpox together,” said Hans Kluge, WHO regional director for Europe,…
The drug tirzepatide, made popular for its treatment of Type 2 diabetes and weight loss, lowers the risk of progression to diabetes by 94 per cent among adults with prediabetes and obesity or who are overweight when taken weekly, according to a new study by the drugmaker Eli Lilly. While the study has not yet…
Mpox has been declared a global public health emergency and while immunologists say more research is needed to determine how contagious it is, cases are being reported across communities and the virus is impacting not only adults but children as well. Known as clade 1b mpox, the strain has been spreading across much of Africa…
A man who says he suffers from chronic and worsening mental health issues is among those launching a court challenge of the federal government’s assisted dying law, which excludes people suffering solely from a mental disorder. An application filed by Dying with Dignity in Ontario Superior Court on Monday argues that it is discriminatory to…
Less than a year ago, 39-year-old Jazz Turgeon and 35-year-old Patrick Haggart were the happiest they’d ever been. After a challenging IVF journey, the married Montreal couple’s daughter Amelia was born and watching her grow was giving them endless joy. “I was just so thrilled,” said Turgeon. “It just felt like everything we worked so…
The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time in two years, following an outbreak of the virus in parts of Africa. That comes as health officials also warn of a sharp rise in cases in Toronto. On Tuesday, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
As the number of mpox cases escalates in Africa and creeps upward in other countries like Canada, the World Health Organization (WHO), on Wednesday, again declared the virus a global public health emergency. The declaration comes more than two years after the WHO first declared a global mpox emergency in 2022, which subsequently subsided in…
Jasper, Alta., residents are expected to return to their community on Friday to see what remains following a devastating wildfire. And while some will be able to enter their homes again, they’ll likely find more than smoke or water damage – many will need to get rid of spoiled food. When the town was evacuated some…
A growing chorus of medical experts is questioning the widespread use of surgery to treat tongue-tie — a condition in infants that can affect breastfeeding — with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) raising concerns about potential over-diagnosis and unnecessary procedures. Last month, the AAP warned about the rising practice of using scissors or lasers…
The type of mpox spreading rapidly through several African countries could arrive in Canada, where that strain hasn’t appeared before, Canadian experts say. The detection of clade I mpox in Sweden in someone who had travelled to an affected African country is a “harbinger” of broader spread, said Dr. Fahad Razak, an internal medicine specialist…
Several Silk plant-based milks affected by a nationwide recall are gradually coming back to shelves amid a listeria outbreak that has killed three people in Canada, though the number of those sickened and killed has continued to grow as officials track the matter. A specific production line at a factory in Pickering, Ont., that the…
By Hannah Alberga The Canadian Press Posted August 15, 2024 7:50 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Public Health Agency of Canada says it was only after multiple Listeria cases emerged in Ontario in June that it recognized a broader outbreak that had started back in August 2023….
In the wake of the World Health Organization declaring a global public health emergency for mpox, Canada says the virus risk within the country “remains low.” The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) on Wednesday released an online statement, stating it is “closely monitoring” the mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and…
By 2050, cancer cases and deaths among men are projected to rise dramatically, with cases increasing by 84 per cent and deaths by 93 per cent, according to a new study published in the medical journal Cancer. The research published Monday analyzed some 30 cancer types across 185 countries and found that between 2022 and…
Vaccines to help curb an escalating mpox outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring countries may still not reach the central African country for months even as the World Health Organization (WHO) considers following Africa’s top public health agency in declaring the outbreak an emergency. On Tuesday, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention declared a public health…
Africa’s top public health body declared what it termed a “public health emergency of continental security” on Tuesday over an outbreak of mpox that has spread from the Democratic Republic of Congo to neighboring countries. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) had warned last week of an alarming rate of spread of the…
By Nicole Ireland The Canadian Press Posted August 12, 2024 4:58 pm Updated August 12, 2024 5:39 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A third person from Ontario has died in a Listeria outbreak connected to Great Value and Silk plant-based milks, the province’s Ministry of Health said Monday…
Thousands of cannabis products are being pulled off the shelves across Canada over intoxication concerns arising from labelling errors — and some adverse reactions have been reported. In an update on Friday, Health Canada added two brands and eight new lots of cannabis extract oils and softgels to its earlier recall alert from June. The…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A frozen coconut product is being recalled in three Canadian provinces over concerns about salmonella contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued the recall on Thursday for Hải Yen Ocean Swallow brand’s frozen shredded young coconut. One lot is being pulled from distribution in Alberta, British Columbia,…
The Quebec government appears to be backing away from a polarizing language directive that has sparked fears it could restrict access to health care in English and potentially violate the Canada Health Act. The 31-page directive, which came into effect July 18, has triggered anger and confusion in the province, a rebuke from at least…
Federal health regulators on Friday declined to approve the psychedelic drug MDMA as a therapy for PTSD, a major setback for groups seeking a breakthrough decision in favor of using mind-altering substances to treat serious mental health conditions. Drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics said the FDA notified the company that its drug “could not be approved based…
Newly released guidance in the United States is now recommending pain management for the insertion of an intrauterine device or IUD, which can be an unpleasant experience for some women. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance on Thursday for contraceptive use, saying that lidocaine, which is a local anesthetic agent,…
Turns out your parent’s advice about choosing high school friends wisely was spot on. A new study has found that your friends’ genetic traits can impact your own risk of developing mental health issues and substance use disorders. The study published Wednesday in the American Journal of Psychiatry found that a peer’s genetic predispositions for psychiatric…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 7, 2024 5:31 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the recent Listeria contamination of several plant-based milks occurred in a Pickering, Ont., factory. It says the contamination happened on a “dedicated production line” at Joriki, which…
Health Minister Mark Holland says he has seen a large jump in the number of dentists who have agreed to provide care under the new dental-care program. The government began accepting claims for dental services for seniors enrolled in the program in May, and has since expanded eligibility to qualifying children under the age of…
Some Olympic triathletes who swam in the River Seine have fallen sick and were forced to pull out of competition this week amid concerns about the river’s water quality – a simmering issue plaguing Paris 2024 organizers. Team Belgium withdrew from Monday’s mixed relay triathlon after one of its athletes, who competed in the women’s…
A second baby cereal in as many weeks is being recalled across Canada over a rare bacterial illness. Nestlé Canada said on Sunday that it was issuing a voluntary recall “out of an abundance of caution” for Gerber brand’s Oat Banana and Mango Baby Cereal due to possible Cronobacter contamination. The affected cereal is being pulled…
Gayle Robin was surprised when her sister in California told her in early July she had tested positive for COVID-19. “I thought, ‘Really? It’s summer,’” the marketing and communications professional said in an interview from St. Catharines, Ont. About a week later while camping, Robin woke up with a sore throat and felt achy later…
As colorectal cancer cases rise in younger people, regularly taking aspirin could help lower the risk in those with unhealthier lifestyles, new research suggests. Two cancer-related studies were published in medical journals JAMA Oncology and Lancet Public Health this week. While one shows a disturbing trend for the younger population, the other raises hope for…
A report into a massive E. coli outbreak at Calgary child-care facilities that saw hundreds fall ill says it was likely tied to meat loaf at one meal, but how it got there can’t be determined for sure. The report released Monday by Alberta Health Services says it’s not possible to say if the bacteria came from…
Unapproved, compounded versions of a popular diabetes and weight-loss drug are being sold in Canada, the Ozempic maker said, amid a warning about dosing errors that have resulted in some people being hospitalized in the United States. Novo Nordisk told Global News on Monday that it has filed a complaint with Health Canada regarding the promotion…
Festival-goers, beware: California health officials are warning that thousands who attended a popular outdoor music festival may have been exposed to a dangerous and potentially deadly fungus. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) on Monday released a statement warning that cases of Valley fever are linked to the Lightning in a Bottle festival, which…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Do-it-yourself Canadians fixing up their homes this summer should “immediately stop using” certain paint products that have been recalled because of “potential leakage and chemical hazard” concerns. Health Canada issued the recall on Tuesday for Solvable Pro’s paint cleaner and thinner as well as Varsol’s paint thinner….
There are now 18 people confirmed to have contracted listeriosis in an outbreak that prompted a recall of certain plant-based milks. In an update Tuesday, the Public Health Agency of Canada said there were now 12 cases in Ontario, four in Quebec, and one each in Alberta and Nova Scotia. Two people have died in…
In the quest to understand the pinnacle of human athletic performance, researchers at the University of Waterloo have delved into decades of Olympic data, uncovering a surprising trend among the world’s top track and field athletes. The study, published in the July 2024 issue of the Royal Statistical Society’s Significance Journal, found the median peak age for…
Three years after the Tokyo Olympics were held amid strict precautions and with no fans because of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the virus has forced athletes to withdraw from events and has others donning masks once again at the Paris Games. Several athletes have tested positive, including Australian swimmer Lani Pallister who was a medal hope in the…
A strain of seasonal influenza has completely vanished globally since March 2020, and due to its disappearance, health officials in Canada are changing up the annual flu vaccine. The B/Yamagata influenza strain, once a dominant force among influenza B viruses, may have vanished entirely due to the stringent measures imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic, according…
A new study suggests the rate of high blood pressure disorders in pregnancy has risen over the last decade in Canada. The research, published on Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, found that rates of hypertension and pre-eclampsia increased by 40 per cent between 2012 and 2021. Senior author Dr. Joel Ray says high…
A fierce wildfire has ravaged the town of Jasper, Alta., potentially destroying up to 50 per cent of its buildings. Among the losses are a historic church once attended by Queen Elizabeth II, a long-standing lodge and numerous residents’ homes reduced to ashes. As firefighters continue their efforts Thursday to save as many buildings as…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canadians who may own a naloxone take-home kit are being advised to check the instructional card inside as it may need to be replaced over incorrect dosing information. According to a public advisory by Health Canada posted on Friday, take-home kits by Canadian Hospital Specialties Ltd. are…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canadians are being advised to stop using various multivitamins and supplements from several brands after Health Canada said the products may contain metal fibres that could injure people’s digestive system. According to the agency, the products are being recalled by Factors Group of Nutritional Companies Inc. and…
With the townsite in Jasper National Park evacuated due to a wildfire and many waiting to hear what has happened to their homes, psychologists say there are things people can do to cope and process the “significant” mental health and emotional impacts of the fire. About 25,000 people were evacuated before flames entered the community…
Hitting the streets from Vancouver’s west coast to Nova Scotia’s eastern shores, electric scooters are zooming into Canadian cities, embraced as a convenient and eco-friendly mode of transportation. However, this newfound popularity comes with growing safety concerns, as emergency room physicians warn about the dangers of using e-scooters due to a reported increase in related…
Two class-action lawsuits have been filed against the manufacturers of plant-based milks recalled in Canada over potential Listeria contamination that has left two people dead. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued the nationwide recall on July 8 for 18 beverages under the Silk and Great Value brands, manufactured by Danone Inc. and Walmart Canada Corp. The agency…
As summer heats up in Canada, the mosquito population is on the rise, bringing with it an increased risk of West Nile virus, a potentially deadly disease. This season, the most recent West Nile virus case in Canada was reported in Ottawa. On July 19, Ottawa Public Health confirmed the infection in a resident. The…
A cereal for babies is being pulled off the shelves across Canada due to concerns over a rare bacterial illness that could potentially be fatal in infants. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a nationwide recall on Saturday for Baby Gourmet Organic’s Banana Raisin Oatmeal, an organic whole grain baby cereal, because of possible Cronobacter…
As sports fans from across the globe get ready for the 2024 Paris Olympics, health officials and experts are urging vigilance while warning about potential disease risks for those attending the Summer Games in person. The Olympics officially get under way on Friday, with more 10,000 athletes taking part and an estimated 15 million spectators…
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