A premature infant who contracted measles before birth has died in southwestern Ontario, the province’s chief medical officer of health says, According to Dr. Kieran […]
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Some Seasonale birth control pills recalled due to extra placebos – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Two lots of Seasonale birth control medication are being recalled by the manufacturer after it received a […]
U.S. hospitals no longer required to perform emergency abortions – National
The Trump administration announced on Tuesday that it would revoke guidance to the nation’s hospitals that directed them to provide emergency abortions for women when […]
Do you know about the health damage long-term wildfire smoke exposure can cause?
Smoky days from wildfires in the spring and summer are sadly becoming the norm in Western Canada, and the hidden impact it can have on […]
Trump admin revokes guidance for hospitals to provide emergency abortions – National
The Trump administration announced on Tuesday that it would revoke guidance to the nation’s hospitals that directed them to provide emergency abortions for women when […]
Infant formula is under health review in the U.S. What parents should know – National
As American health officials vow to overhaul the U.S. food supply, they’re taking a new look at infant formula. U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy […]
Health minister won’t intervene on forcing addictions treatment – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel says there’s no evidence that forcing people into addictions treatment works — […]
Weight-loss drug Wegovy use is up 50% among U.S. teens, study shows – National
American teens are increasingly turning to the weight-loss drug Wegovy as more families and their doctors gain confidence in its use for young people with […]
Can exercise boost colon cancer survival rates? Study says yes – National
A three-year exercise program improved survival in colon cancer patients and kept disease at bay, a first-of-its-kind international experiment showed. With the benefits rivaling some […]
Measles vaccination a ‘ticket’ for kids to stay in summer camps: officials – National
As families look toward the end of school and the start of summer camps, public health officials and camp directors have added measles to their […]