The World Health Organization says its probe into the origins of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which caused the COVID-19 pandemic, is still ongoing, and despite a […]
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Health Canada issues Interpol operation alert over fake drugs sold online – National
Health Canada has issued a public advisory warning Canadians about buying health products online after an international operation against counterfeit medicine saw thousands of packages […]
U.S. pulls support from global vaccines group. What to know – National
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the country is pulling its support from the vaccines alliance Gavi, saying the organization has “ignored the […]
Opioid deaths in Canada fell 17% but 20 people still died per day in 2024 – National
An average of 20 Canadians died from an opioid overdose every day last year, federal health officials say, despite opioid-related drug toxicity deaths falling 17 […]
72 sick after eating salami linked to salmonella outbreak: PHAC
By Hannah Alberga The Canadian Press Posted June 25, 2025 10:39 am Updated June 25, 2025 11:00 am 1 min read Descrease article font size […]
‘Monumental’ HIV shot could be coming to Canada. What we know
A twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV being dubbed a “wonder drug” by some could be coming to Canada as soon as next year, though the […]
Extreme heat can turn dangerous fast. Who is most vulnerable?
Doctors and health-care experts are warning Canadians to not only look after themselves but also check on others who could be vulnerable as large parts […]
New Purdue opioid crisis settlement builds ‘momentum’ for Canada: B.C. AG
Recent settlements in U.S. government lawsuits against opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma and the firm that allegedly consulted on boosting its sales have B.C.’s attorney general […]
The U.S. OKs twice-a-year HIV prevention shot. Could it end transmission? – National
The U.S. has approved the world’s only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV, the first step in an anticipated global rollout that could protect millions – […]
‘Razor blade’ sore throats? What to know about latest COVID variant – National
By Devi Shastri The Associated Press Posted June 18, 2025 2:19 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The COVID-19 […]