1,500 deaths in recent European heat wave were due to climate change, study estimates
Human-caused climate change is responsible for killing about 1,500 people in last week’s European heat wave, a first-of-its-kind rapid study estimates. Those 1,500 people “have only died because of climate change, so they would not have died if it would…
My PTSD made me worried I would freeze in an emergency. Then my neighbour had a heart attack
This is a First Person column by Matthew Heneghan, who lives in Falkland, B.C. For more information about CBC’s First Person stories, please see the FAQ. Sitting on my back patio, I can see a man every morning settle into…
1 dead, over 40 sick as legionnaires’ outbreak spreads in southeast London, Ont.
One person is dead and more than 40 people have become ill in an outbreak of legionnaires’ disease in London, Ont. The Middlesex-London Health Unit, which declared the outbreak, said the cases were reported within the last week. Most of the people with…
Temporary housing unaffordable for organ transplant patients, say charities
Two charities that help organ transplant patients in Edmonton and Toronto say it’s time that provincial governments rethink the way they offer housing support for patients who must temporarily move to access treatment. Their comments come after some Nova Scotia…
Sask. women 45+ can now self-refer for breast screening mammograms, but awareness, capacity issues continue
Saskatchewan women age 45 and older can now self-refer for screening mammograms without a doctor’s requisition as part of a phased strategy to gradually lower the age for screening to 40 by June 2026. The latest age drop went into effect on…
Jonathan Toews’s healing journey: From long COVID back to the NHL
Researchers working on treatments and cures for long COVID are closely watching newly signed Winnipeg Jets forward Jonathan Toews’s healing journey — and his return to the NHL after two years away. “I am thrilled that he is making a…
Being my mom’s medical proxy was heartbreaking, but I’d do it all over again
This First Person article is the experience of Lynn Paulin, who was born and raised in P.E.I. For more information about CBC’s First Person stories, please see the FAQ. On Aug. 22, 2024, I received a text message from my…
How Canada could boost disease surveillance to make up for U.S. health cuts
Canada should do more to strengthen its health surveillance systems as cuts to U.S. health institutions threaten access to crucial monitoring data, experts say in an editorial published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) this week. The editorial says…
Could your beach reads actually be therapeutic? Bibliotherapy suggests they might
The novels Book Boyfriend, Atmosphere and Can’t Get Enough might be in your stack of beach reads, but are they good for your mental health? While reading a novel and escaping into a fictional world can be enjoyable, those who…
Keep babies, high risk Albertans away from Stampede due to measles, doctors caution
As the Calgary Stampede kicks off, health experts are warning about the risk of measles exposure and are urging parents with babies and unimmunized children — along with other vulnerable Albertans — to sit this one out. The Stampede attracts travellers from all over Alberta…
Calling all women: The IWK Foundation wants to hear your health stories
The IWK Foundation has launched a survey in the hopes of better understanding women’s health experiences in the Maritime provinces and to address the disparity in health outcomes between men and women. The foundation is a not-for-profit organization that raises funds…
Ontario reports 12 new measles cases, continuing downward trend
Toronto Public Health Ontario has logged a total of 2,223 measles cases since outbreak began last October. Public Health Ontario has logged a total of 2,223 measles cases since outbreak began last October Nicole Ireland · The Canadian Press ·…
Regular cannabis use can cause a serious vomiting syndrome. Should people be warned?
When Brittany Ramsey started experiencing “awful stomach episodes” she thought it must’ve been side effects of the medication she was taking to manage her diabetes. But after a particularly gruelling episode where she just could not stop vomiting — not…
How does Alberta’s new COVID-19 vaccine policy compare to other provinces? We asked
Alberta’s decision to reduce access to publicly funded COVID-19 vaccines so far appears to set the province on a different course than many other Canadian jurisdictions. Most Albertans will no longer be eligible for a free COVID-19 shot this fall….
Nutrition warning labels are hitting shelves near you — earlier than expected
Health Canada’s new front-of-package nutrition warning labels are beginning to appear on store shelves six months ahead of the food industry’s deadline. First announced in 2022, the black-and-white labels alert shoppers if a product is high in sugar, sodium and/or saturated fat, which…
How St. Michael’s Hospital is trying to break the cycle of readmissions for homeless patients
April Aleman tracks the Uber she ordered for her 82-year-old client as it makes its way to a public health building on a quiet street tucked away from the bustle of downtown Toronto. When the vehicle arrives, Aleman unpacks a…
Doctors, writers and a UFC champion among 83 new appointments to the Order of Canada
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon has announced 83 appointments to the Order of Canada — a list that includes doctors, diplomats, athletes and authors. Simon’s office announced two new companions — the highest level of the Order of Canada — 19 officers…
News got you down? Counsellors explain why doom scrolling is so easy — and how to limit it
Western Canada glaciers melting twice as fast as in previous decade, research says; Nigerian judge convicts man of sextorting B.C. teen who died by suicide; Overdose deaths tick up to 165 in April: B.C. Coroners Service; Her husband died after a…
Alberta premier intends to ‘battle’ injunction on transgender health-care law in court
After an Alberta judge granted a temporary injunction blocking a provincial law that would ban doctors from providing gender-affirming care to youth, Premier Danielle Smith said she intends to fight the decision in court. “The court had said that they…
Following his own skin cancer diagnosis, this B.C. man is now working to keep others safe from UV rays
It was just a weird little mole. Jake MacDonald of Penticton, B.C., hadn’t thought much of it, but when his grandmother noticed a mole on his left leg, she suggested he get it checked. “One of my moles was just a…
Health minister confident deal will be reached to prevent mass resignations at St. Clare’s
Newfoundland and Labrador’s Health Minister Krista Lynn Howell spoke to reporters on Friday, saying a plan was imminent to satisfy the demands of a group of internal medicine doctors who submitted a joint resignation letter. (Ryan Cooke/CBC) Newfoundland and Labrador’s…
Indigenous people’s health tightly tied to speaking their own languages, review finds
A new research review out of the University of British Columbia (UBC) has found that Indigenous people experience better health outcomes when they speak their traditional languages. Researchers analyzed 262 academic and community-based studies from Canada, the United States, Australia and New Zealand, and…
U.S. vaccine panel rejects flu shots with a specific preservative, despite safety data
The Trump administration’s new vaccine advisers on Thursday endorsed this fall’s flu vaccinations for just about every American — but only if they use certain shots free of a preservative that has been safely used in vaccines for decades. What…
Origins of COVID-19 still unclear according to final report from WHO expert group
An expert group charged by the World Health Organization to investigate how the COVID-19 pandemic started released its final report on Friday, reaching an unsatisfying conclusion: Scientists still aren’t sure how the worst health emergency in a century began. At…
‘She’s my hero’: Young girl saves grandmother from stroke twice
It was like any other day on the farm, but within minutes, the ordinary turned life-changing. Meaka Star’s quick recognition of a stroke may have saved her grandmother Marleen Conacher’s life. They’re sharing their story this June, Stroke Awareness Month, to raise…
Disability tax credits are critical for some Canadians. But applying for them can cost thousands
When Kathy Meyers heard she could get money back from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) through the disability tax credit, she was excited — but the prospect of filling out forms alongside her doctor felt like another burden to her…
Overdose deaths in Canada fell in 2024, still higher than pre-pandemic
National health data released Wednesday shows overdose deaths in Canada dropped in 2024 but the toll still remained much higher than it was before the COVID-19 pandemic. A joint statement from the country’s chief medical officers of health, chief coroners and chief…
72 sick in salami salmonella outbreak, health agency says
Seventy-two people have fallen ill after eating salami recalled due to possible salmonella contamination. The Public Health Agency of Canada released an updated notice on an outbreak of salmonella infections linked to Rea brand Genoa Salami Sweet, Rea brand Genoa…
Inclusivity questioned after N.S. student on autism spectrum told to stay home
A Nova Scotia mother says her son was denied his right to an education when he was told to stay home from school for two weeks due to behavioural challenges related to his autism spectrum disorder. Sara Mullins is a working…
‘Very emotional’: Brain-computer tech gives kids with disabilities new powers
It sounds like something from a futuristic film: Technology that allows users to control their environment with mere thoughts. But for kids with disabilities in Ontario, it’s an emerging reality that’s helping them connect with the world around them in…
Climate change is prolonging allergy season, B.C. doctors say
Itchy eyes, runny nose, congestion, and sneezing are all common symptoms of seasonal allergies. Dr. Angeliki Barlas, an allergist based in Port Moody, B.C., says that climate change is a contributing factor to worsening symptoms and longer allergy seasons. “People…
8 ways to help your body cope in hot weather
As people across Ontario, Quebec and major cities in the U.S. swelter under a June heat wave, medical experts urge people to take precautions in the potentially deadly weather. Much of eastern Canada is dealing with extreme heat and humidity,…
Anorexia is normally treated with therapy. Now a Canadian team is trying the gut
This story is part of CBC Health’s Second Opinion, a weekly analysis of health and medical science news emailed to subscribers on Saturday mornings. If you haven’t subscribed yet, you can do that by clicking here. Anorexia is a life-threatening eating…
Impact of high-potency cannabis rippling through courts, health-care system
Matthew Fox says he has two words for customers wanting to try Marvin’s Premium Candy Co. Cherry edibles. “Good luck.” Fox works behind the counter at the Realeaf Cannabis trailer on Highway 11, just north of Saskatoon. The business is…
1 in 5 Indigenous people reported discrimination or racism in health care. This clinic offers an alternative
As Shirley Pien-Bérubé walks through the halls of the Indigenous Health Centre of Tio’tia:ke, she pauses to point out all the ways the Montreal-based clinic has grown since it opened in 2023. “Our services have expanded so much,” she said….
Measles ‘out of control,’ experts warn, as Alberta case counts surpass 1,000
Alberta’s measles outbreaks have now eclipsed the 1,000-case mark and infectious disease specialists are warning the virus is “impossible to contain,” given the current level of transmission. The province reported another 24 cases on Friday, including 14 in the north zone,…
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2 deaths linked to insect bites in Quebec — but experts say no reason to panic
Insect-borne diseases are becoming increasingly common in southern parts of the province, with climate change playing a part.
Applications open for Canada’s new disability benefit program
Canada’s new disability benefit — a program that provides eligible people with up to $200 a month — is now open for applications. The program is available to people with disabilities between the ages of 18 and 64 who already…
Patient advocate calls for retraction of mystery brain disease report from U.S. medical journal
An advocate for New Brunswick patients suffering from unusual neurological symptoms is calling for the retraction of a recent scientific report that found no evidence of a mystery brain disease in the province. Katherine Lanteigne, the former executive director of…
Hospital-based decision making raises privatization fears, hope for efficiencies
The Alberta premier’s announcement of her intent to restore local decision making to public health facilities is highlighting a philosophical divide in how to best manage the province’s stretched health budget. Premier Danielle Smith published a video online Tuesday, saying decisions about hiring…
Twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV approved in U.S.
The U.S. has approved the world’s only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV, its maker Gilead Sciences announced Wednesday. It’s the first step in an anticipated global rollout that could protect millions — although it’s unclear how many in the U.S….
‘Sephora kids’ are using anti-aging creams. A new study says harms aren’t just skin deep
If you’ve recently witnessed a 10-year-old smear their face with an $80 anti-wrinkle cream — either in real life or in any number of “Get Ready With Me” TikTok videos — you’re probably already aware of the “Sephora kids” skin-care trend that has…
Alberta government faces mounting pushback to new COVID-19 vaccine policy
The Alberta government is facing fierce and mounting opposition to plans that will reduce access to publicly funded COVID-19 vaccines in the province The province announced late on Friday that it will limit funding of the COVID-19 shots to very…
23andMe ‘failed to take basic steps’ to protect private information, investigation finds
DNA testing company 23andMe didn’t have adequate data protections and ignored warning signs ahead of a massive data breach almost two years ago, an investigation by Canada’s privacy commissioner found. Commissioner Philippe Dufresne told reporters that proper protections were not…
Belleville remains under a state of emergency with little hope on the horizon
More than a year after Belleville, Ont., declared a state of emergency triggered by a spate of overdoses linked to the opioid epidemic, people at the heart of the crisis say the situation has gone from bad to worse. Brian Orford lives on…
Moms’ emotional statements open Ontario inquest for 7 Maplehurst inmates after overdose deaths
The coroner’s inquest into the deaths of seven men from drug overdoses while in custody at Maplehurst Correctional Complex in Milton, Ont., began Monday with emotional statements from the families being read to the jury. The men died either at Maplehurst or after transfer…
Despite ‘massive shift’ towards smoking over injection, Ontario has only 1 supervised drug inhalation space
Advocates and researchers say Ontario is far behind when it comes to protecting the growing number of drug users in the province who are choosing to inhale opioids rather than inject them. “We know what we need to help support…
Canadians spend billions on cosmetics each year, but dermatologists say only a fraction of products are needed
The Dose25:38How do cosmetics affect my skin health? Read the label on the average cosmetics product in your local drug store, and you’ll come across a variety of promises. A foundation brand may claim to be able to cover up…
Wildfire smoke carries short- and long-term health risks, Alberta experts warn
As Alberta faces the prospect of another summer plagued by wildfire smoke, experts are urging people to monitor conditions and take steps to protect their long-term health. Environment Canada issued an air quality warning for the city of Calgary on Wednesday as the…
Alberta’s measles outbreaks are now the worst in nearly half a century
Alberta’s measles surge is so dramatic, the last time case counts were higher Calgary did not have an NHL team, O Canada was not yet the official national anthem and gasoline would set you back 24 cents a litre. The province reported 29…
Men are not OK, report on premature deaths in Canada suggests
About 44 per cent of men living in Canada die prematurely, according to a new report from the Movember Institute of Men’s Health. The report defines premature mortality as deaths in men before age 75. The deaths from cancer, coronary…
Canada’s top doctor Theresa Tam leaving role at end of term June 20
Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam is leaving her position at the end of next week. Tam has been in the role since June 2017, but became a household name in the last five years as she led…
Obstetrical, gynecological care patient complaints on the rise in Ontario, says patient ombudsman
New data shows more people are filing complaints about obstetrical and gynecological care in Ontario, with insensitivity, poor communication and lack of trauma awareness among the most common grievances. Ontario’s Patient Ombudsman Craig Thompson says his office received 168 complaints between April…
7 hospitalized after eating salami recalled due to possible salmonella
Seven people have been hospitalized after eating salami recalled due to possible salmonella contamination. The Public Health Agency of Canada released a notice Wednesday stating that 57 people — 44 in Alberta and 13 in Ontario — got sick after eating Rea…
How close are we to getting a vaccine for Lyme disease?
Diana Moser has, to the best of her knowledge, not contracted Lyme disease, a welcome status quo that might be credited to the tick-repellant clothing she wears in the yard of her East LaHave, N.S., home, or to the insect spray she…
From clinics to culinary tours to laser tag: How this Ontario city is wooing future doctors
Shahzeb Khan had never been to Cambridge, Ont., before. But after a week of touring private gardens, visiting various entertainment venues and shadowing family doctors and specialists, the University of Ottawa medical student is considering moving to the community after he…
Smoke blankets Alberta as fight against western wildfires continues
Smoke from wildfires burning across Alberta has blanketed much of the province, including the Edmonton region. Edmontonians woke up to worsening air quality — the distinct smell of burning wood and morning skies cloaked in an orange haze. Environment Canada…
These Gazan families came to Quebec for safety. Now, they face life without health coverage
When Nidal Zaqout arrived in Montreal last September from Gaza, he hoped to have a chance to rebuild his life. But safety didn’t mean the struggle was over. He soon realized that he and his family would only receive public…
Judge calls woman a ‘danger,’ sends her to prison after faking pregnancies, defrauding Ontario doulas
WARNING: This article references sexual assault, and may affect those who have experienced them or know someone affected by them. Kaitlyn Braun was sentenced to three years in prison in a Hamilton court room Monday after she faked being pregnant and…
6 infants born with congenital measles from unvaccinated mothers in Ontario since last fall
Ontario’s chief medical officer of health says six infants have been born with congenital measles since an outbreak began last fall, adding they were infected in the womb through mothers who were not vaccinated. Dr. Kieran Moore says these infants…
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People call this hotline when they use drugs alone
15 hours ago News Duration 9:17 An anonymous hotline has fielded over 20,000 calls from people across Canada who want support when using drugs alone, and as CBC’s Jennifer La Grassa uncovers, the callers who rely on the National Overdose…
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WATCH | Ozempic, Mounjaro linked to vision loss in diabetics
Researchers at the University of Toronto have found GLP-1 weight loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro double the risk of a severe form of vision loss among diabetics, affecting daily activities such as reading and driving.
Seasonique birth control pills from Teva Canada recalled due to extra yellow tablets
Health Canada issued a recall notice on Friday for some Seasonique birth control products due to some packages containing the correct blue-green pills coming with extraneous yellow tablets. The agency says the recall is for the 0.01-milligram ethinyl estradiol, 0.03-milligram ethiny lestradiol and 0.15-milligram levonorgestrel Seasonique pills…
Influenza now killing more Nova Scotians than COVID-19
For the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of Nova Scotians dying from influenza exceeds the number of COVID deaths. According to the province’s latest respiratory watch report, 124 Nova Scotians have died from influenza…
Marc Garneau died after ‘short but very difficult battle’ with cancer, former staffer says
Marc Garneau died this week after being diagnosed with two types of cancer earlier this year, his former staffer says. The first Canadian to travel to space and former cabinet minister died on Wednesday. He was 76. Marc Roy, Garneau’s former…
Nova Scotia recoups $3.7M in health-transfer clawbacks from Ottawa
Ottawa has paid Nova Scotia several million dollars in health transfers that were previously withheld because of people paying out of pocket for private MRIs and ultrasounds. According to the federal government, no one in Canada should pay for medically…
What we know about measles during pregnancy
The death of an Ontario infant born prematurely and infected with measles through the mother is raising questions about how the virus is transmitted during pregnancy. On Thursday, Ontario health officials announced the death of a baby who was infected with…
Measles-infected infant dies in southwestern Ontario
Ontario’s Ministry of Health announced on Thursday the first recorded death of a measles patient from the current outbreak that started in October of last year. Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario’s chief medical officer of health, issued a statement announcing the…
Toronto doctor’s obstetrical and gynecological care was neglectful, patients allege
Marie-Louise Fitrion says she was asleep in a hospital bed when she woke up to an obstetrician’s hand in her vagina. It was Oct. 25, 2018, the morning of giving birth to her second child, and she says it triggered…
Some rape crisis centres report spike in calls since start of Hockey Canada sexual assault trial
WARNING: This article references sexual assault and may affect those who have experienced sexual violence or know someone impacted by it. Some rape crisis centres are reporting a big jump in calls since the start of the high-profile trial of five…
More than half of Canadians skipping health care such as dental, survey suggests
As the Canadian Dental Care Plan expands this week to include all eligible age groups, 35 per cent of Canadians report they’ve skipped or reduced dental visits, a new survey suggests. Dental care was the most commonly delayed health service,…
‘I have a life back’: How ketamine therapy is helping these Nova Scotians find relief from depression
For decades, Sherri Topple’s world was overshadowed by the crushing weight of depression that no medication or therapy seemed to fix. It wasn’t until she tried ketamine therapy that she finally felt a sense of relief. At her worst, the…
How the fate of a herd of ostriches on a small B.C. farm caught the attention of the Trump administration
Edgewood, B.C. isn’t usually the sort of place that would be on the radar of high-ranking White House officials. On the west shore of Lower Arrow Lake and surrounded by the Monashee Mountains, it’s a roughly 200-kilometre drive from Kelowna, B.C.,…
Hospital alleges its floors aren’t flat, files $100M lawsuit against builder
Humber River Health is suing the consortium contracted to build and maintain its Toronto hospital for $100 million, alleging that negligent design and construction is creating health and safety problems for patients and staff. The lawsuit, filed in early April, alleges…
A brisk walk a few times a week could help keep colon cancer away, study suggests
James Smith woke up from a colonoscopy to be told devastating news. At 59, he was diagnosed with colon cancer. Doctors found a mass so large it completely blocked their view of the rest of his colon. Smith said he…
Kelowna General Hospital doctors warn of ‘collapse’ of primary maternity care coverage
Doctors in the department of obstetrics and gynecology at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) are warning that the maternity ward is on the verge of collapse amid a shortage of family physicians. A joint statement from all nine members of the department issued Thursday…
White House blames ‘formatting issues’ in health report that cited non-existent studies
The wide-ranging “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) report spearheaded by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cited hundreds of studies, but a closer look by the news organization NOTUS found that some of those studies did not actually…
Should childhood vaccinations be mandatory? Almost 70% of Canadians think so, according to a new poll
Measles cases are surging across Canada, so it might not come as a surprise that nearly 70 per cent of Canadians surveyed recently agreed that childhood vaccinations should be mandatory. The Angus Reid Institute polled nearly 1,700 Canadian adults online between…
Southern Alberta’s 472 confirmed measles cases ‘tip of the iceberg,’ health official says
As southern Alberta battles its worst measles outbreak in decades, some doctors are warning the virus is more rampant than the case counts show and they’re now struggling to keep up with demand. As of midday Wednesday, 628 cases had been confirmed…
B.C. ostriches won’t ‘necessarily’ be killed, says Canada’s agriculture minister
Canada’s minister of agriculture says a group of B.C. ostriches will “not necessarily” be killed, despite an order from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) that they be culled due to concerns about the avian flu. On Wednesday, reporters in Ottawa…
This UBC-developed website educates youth on when period pain is too much
Researchers at the University of B.C. have created a new website and social media campaign they hope will empower young people to take the experience of period pain more seriously. The website Period Pain is Real Pain, which was created…
Dr. Oz, billionaire John Catsimatidis offer to take B.C. ostriches ordered killed due to avian flu
High-profile officials in the U.S. federal government, along with a prominent billionaire, are now weighing in on the fate of a flock of ostriches ordered killed on a farm in a remote part of the B.C. Interior. Former TV host…
Calgary company at centre of daycare E. coli outbreak to be sentenced
The Calgary company at the centre of a daycare E. coli outbreak is set to be sentenced Tuesday morning after pleading guilty to bylaw offences last month. In April, Justice of the Peace Mathieu St-Germain accepted the company’s guilty plea to…
Online rehab program for rural lung patients to expand across Maritimes
When Lily MacDonald first signed in to an online workout session for women with COPD, she was sure she wasn’t going to like it. She couldn’t imagine doing an effective workout at her kitchen table. “At first I thought, ‘How…
How women’s advocates are using the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial to talk to players about consent
A month after the start of the high-profile sexual assault trial of five former junior hockey players in London, Ont., advocates against gender-based violence are using the proceedings to teach young men about consent and their responsibilities as role models for…
Canada achieved measles elimination status in 1998. Now, it could lose it
This story is part of CBC Health’s Second Opinion, a weekly analysis of health and medical science news emailed to subscribers on Saturday mornings. If you haven’t subscribed yet, you can do that by clicking here. As Canada’s measles outbreak continues…
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Less than half of Canadians able to access eating disorder supports, says service provider
Kristyne Agabob and Lisa Brooks from the Looking Glass Foundation say that the rate of eating disorders has increased since the COVID-19 pandemic, and that Canadians under 35 have the highest risk of developing an eating disorder.
‘Adulting 101’ programs help Gen Z catch up on key life skills
The Current23:49Adulting 101: How Gen Z fell behind on basic life skills Aldhen Garcia, a first-year student at Toronto Metropolitan University, says he has a lot of life skills to learn. “I don’t know how to change a tire. I don’t…
Innovative horse simulator helps riders with disabilities saddle up
“Do you want to go faster?” Jayne Imeson already knew the answer she was going to get from her six-year-old son, Casey, sitting astride his new steed in a park in Central Saanich, B.C. He nodded with a smile. “Always faster…
Breakup of Alberta health ministry will create confusion, doctors and nurses say
Organizations that represent Alberta’s physicians and nurses say the splitting of the provincial health ministry into two, at the same time Alberta Health Services is broken into four, will create confusion for patients. On Friday, Premier Danielle Smith announced that…
More than 170 new measles cases reported in Ontario, bringing total to nearly 1,800
Public Health Ontario says 173 more people have been infected with measles in the province over the past week. That brings the number of measles cases to 1,795 since Ontario’s outbreak began last October. The health agency’s weekly measles report,…
‘Rifts in families’: Parents seek better talk on vaccines as measles outbreak grows
As the measles outbreak grows in Alberta, some parents are feeling the strain. They’re trying to keep kids safe and navigate touchy vaccine conversations with friends and family, whether they’re pro-vaccines or not. Jillian Carter lives in Lethbridge, where the…
Lethbridge doctors worry about patient safety as ER staffing shortage drags on
Emergency room doctors in Lethbridge are warning that ongoing staffing shortages could make growing wait times even longer. An open letter signed by 16 physicians says the Chinook Regional Hospital has struggled to recruit emergency department physicians and wait times…
A stranger delivered CPR for 20 minutes to a Montreal man. His family wants to meet them
A Montreal family is looking for the Good Samaritan who saved octogenarian Sabato Borrelli’s life after he collapsed and went into cardiac arrest while out on his daily walk, out of his home in the Ahuntsic-Cartierville borough. Doctors told the family a…
Why wasn’t Joe Biden’s ‘aggressive’ prostate cancer spotted sooner? Experts weigh in
The late-stage cancer diagnosis of former U.S. president Joe Biden has some medical professionals wondering how the disease was able to go undetected when his health had been under intense scrutiny near the end of his presidency. In a statement…
Global pandemic accord adopted by WHO amid U.S. absence
Members of the World Health Organization adopted an agreement on Tuesday intended to improve preparedness for future pandemics following the disjointed global response to COVID-19, but the absence of the U.S. cast doubt on the treaty’s effectiveness. After three years…
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Dr. Peter Black of the Vancouver Prostate Centre on former President Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis
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This nurse visited Nanaimo with hundreds of other Americans. Now she wants to relocate there
On The Island7:32Texas nurse wants to move to Nanaimo BC is streamlining the process for US nurses to come work in BC. We hear from Rachael Smith-Taylor, who works as a registered nurse in Belton, Texas, but wants to move…
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Quebec women having hard time getting follow-up breast ultrasounds after mammograms
The province’s target for these appointments is three weeks or less, but according to Quebec’s public health institute, wait times vary. That’s creating concern, given that with cancer, time is of the essence.
Vaccine skepticism a growing concern, virologist warns amid rising measles caseload
Misinformation is making it hard for Canada to reach the vaccination levels needed to prevent the spread of measles, experts say as the country deals with the largest outbreak of the disease in almost three decades. Nationally, the country is dealing with the…
I never imagined my 4th pregnancy would be my first without a family doctor
This First Person article is the experience of Maggie Campbell, a wife and mom in P.E.I. For more information about CBC’s First Person stories, please see the FAQ. I could hear her heart beat thanks to an at-home fetal doppler….
Seasonal allergies are getting worse, but newer medications could offer relief
The Dose23:43Why are my allergies getting worse? Most people with seasonal allergies have likely noticed an uncomfortable trend over the past few years. In parts of Canada, allergy season not only seems to be lasting longer, it seems to be…
Measles outbreak will continue unless more people get vaccinated: Sask. chief medical officer
There have been 37 reported measles cases in Saskatchewan from mid-March to mid-May this year, Saskatchewan’s chief medical officer said at a news conference Friday, compared to only two cases from 2015 to 2024. Dr. Saqib Shahab said cases have…
Manitoba pharmacists will soon have ability to prescribe birth control, HIV medications
Pharmacists in Manitoba will soon be able to prescribe birth control, the province’s health minister revealed this week in an announcement that came as a pleasant surprise to the industry. Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara told the legislature Wednesday that granting pharmacists the means to…
Inquest into UVic student’s fatal overdose recommends improvements to B.C. and campus emergency response
The jury in a British Columbia coroner’s inquest into the overdose death of a University of Victoria student has recommended a raft of measures for government, schools and B.C.’s emergency dispatch system. Key among the five-person jury’s recommendations released late Thursday…
Her son’s body lay in a supportive housing building for 3 days. Years later, she says little has changed
Shawn Richards died at the age of 37 after ingesting toxic drugs in the room of a supportive housing building where he was living in 2017. It took three days for staff to find his body. Shawn’s mother, Cyndie Richards, was…
WHO cuts management team in half, scales back operations
The World Health Organization has reduced its management team by half and will have to scale back operations, its director-general said on Wednesday, four months after the United States announced it was leaving the agency and cutting funding. “To be…
1 in 5 youth in Canada face frequent bullying, UNICEF says
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…
B.C ostrich farm ‘devastated’ after federal judge rules cull of nearly 400 birds can proceed
A B.C. ostrich farm says it is devastated by a federal court ruling Tuesday that upholds an order to have the nearly 400-bird flock killed due to the detection of avian flu, and hopes to continue to fight the case…
B.C. fast-tracks process for U.S. nurses to get registered in province
The province is making it easier and faster for nurses from the U.S. to get registered in B.C., in an effort to bring more health-care workers north. During a news conference on Monday, Premier David Eby said “uncertainty” related to U.S. President…
First Nations leaders want drinking water bill within 100 days of Parliament’s return
First Nations leaders are urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to tackle a number key priorities in the first 100 days of Canada’s new Parliament. “All these priorities are in line with Prime Minister Carney’s stated priorities, namely: economic development, housing, infrastructure…
Why are measles case counts climbing so high in Alberta? Experts weigh in
Infectious disease experts are raising the alarm about measles spread in Alberta, warning case counts are far higher than neighbouring provinces and they’re increasing rapidly. Alberta reported 116 more measles cases last week, pushing Alberta’s total of confirmed cases to 326 as…
Ontario faces new push to eliminate hospital parking fees, but policy questions remain
When Marie Grgic’s mother was diagnosed with uterine cancer, she said her father had to use his retirement funds to finance costs related to her treatment. Cancer costs the average patient nearly $33,000, which includes out-of-pocket expenses and lost income,…
For 3 months, the psychiatric ward was my reality. I lost my freedom, but not hope
This First Person column is the experience of Luke Galati, who lives in Toronto. For more information about CBC’s First Person stories, please see the FAQ. The psychiatric ward is a place no one wants to be. But it’s a…
2nd child from Gaza arrives in Manitoba with family for ‘life-changing’ medical care: premier
A second family from Gaza has arrived in Manitoba to get “life-changing” medical care for their kindergarten-aged son they couldn’t access at home, as part of what Premier Wab Kinew called a “humanitarian corridor” to the province opened in response to…
Why doctors and researchers say Canada needs to change course on women’s health studies
This story is part of CBC Health’s Second Opinion, a weekly analysis of health and medical science news emailed to subscribers on Saturday mornings. If you haven’t subscribed yet, you can do that by clicking here. Despite a rule that requires…
Health authorities warn against potential serious risks of hair-loss drug
U.S. and European health regulators are warning the public of possible health risks linked to finasteride, a popular hair-loss drug. The European Medicines Agency issued an alert on Thursday, stating it had confirmed suicidal thoughts as a side effect of finasteride tablets….
IWK breast cancer research team investigating why N.S. death rates are highest in Canada
The IWK is launching a new research unit aimed at helping patients with breast cancer across Nova Scotia. The idea came from Dr. Gregory Knapp, a surgical oncologist at the IWK and Victoria General Hospital who moved back to Halifax in…
B.C.’s 911 software too slow to recommend CPR, says witness at inquest into student’s overdose death
An expert in emergency medicine testified at the Sidney McIntyre-Starko coroner’s inquest that software used by British Columbia 911 operators takes too long to recommend potentially life-saving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Dr. Michael Kurz said the medical priority dispatch system (MPDS) that…
Chester nursing home will have only 6 more beds than aging facility it’s replacing
The foundation of the new long-term care facility in Chester, N.S., is nearly complete, a milestone in a development the community has wanted for nearly two decades. The new Shoreham Village will replace the aging building next door, which — at…
Health minister, premier defend Ontario’s response to worsening measles outbreak
Health Minister Sylvia Jones and Premier Doug Ford defended on Wednesday the province’s approach to the measles outbreak as new infections increase sharply and criticism mounts. Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario’s chief medical officer of health, told Radio-Canada in an interview earlier…
Overdose deaths are falling. Will fentanyl crackdowns change that?
It’s hard to believe opioid deaths are dropping when you’re walking on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, where B.C.’s drug crisis is most visible. Open drug use is still common and on a dry day, you can count on seeing dozens of people…
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Quebec to renovate aging Montreal hospital after mounting pressure — but doubts remain
The CAQ government has come up with $85 million to make upgrades to the Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital. The first phase of renovations would modernize the hospital’s parking lot, but opposition parties are questioning the government’s plan.
JAMP pregabalin pain pills recalled over overdose risk
JAMP Pharma Corp. says it is recalling one lot of its pregabalin pain medication because some bottles labelled to contain 50-milligram capsules may contain 150-milligram capsules instead. The mislabelled product could lead to patients receiving a much larger dose than prescribed, which could…
Alberta government beefs up measles defence as cases rival 1980s levels
The Alberta government says it is taking new steps to rein in the province’s measles outbreaks as case counts surge to the highest levels since 1987. The province reported an additional 55 cases on Monday, pushing the total since the…
Northern Sask. couple gives new meaning to ‘perfect match’ with kidney donation
A northern couple who have been together for a decade were happy to learn they were the perfect match for kidney donation. Crystal Morin-Marinuk and her husband Darwin Morin have been together for 10 years. They have been dealing with…
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Robotic surgery centre using AI opens at Montreal hospital
The McGill University Health Centre’s Surgical Performance Enhancement and Robotics Centre is hoping to “contribute to the shaping of the future of surgery” with the use of cutting-edge technology and artificial intelligence.
Why more Canadians are getting divorced later in life
The Current23:33Grey divorce: Why more Canadians are separating later in life When Marnie Wraith looked at her relationship and asked herself if good enough was enough for her, she knew she needed a change. “I needed a recalibration of my…
As adults, making friends can be challenging. Here are 6 steps to help you find your squad
55:49What questions do you have about making friends as an adult? For adults, making new friends can be an uphill battle. Gone are the default spaces like school, extracurricular clubs or teams, student residence halls and other spots kids, teens…
Step up measles vaccinations, say doctors as outbreaks accelerate in Ontario, Alberta
This story is part of CBC Health’s Second Opinion, a weekly analysis of health and medical science news emailed to subscribers on Saturday mornings. If you haven’t subscribed yet, you can do that by clicking here. Doctors are urging public health…
How a Canadian cliff diver used empowering messages to help overcome mental health struggle
Several years ago, Molly Carlson enjoyed posting “perfectly captured and edited pictures” to her Instagram account. Faking, she says, almost a perfect life. But Carlson developed a binge-eating disorder before Canada’s 2016 Olympic diving trials while struggling with anxiety and…
Halifax hospitals face backlash from staff over parking woes
Two unions representing workers at Halifax hospital sites say parking problems for employees are so acute that it will become a staffing retention issue if solutions aren’t found soon. The Houston government made good on an election campaign promise Thursday by…
Measles jumps by 65 cases in Elgin and Oxford Counties, totalling above 1,200 across Ontario
The measles outbreak continues to spread across the province, with cases climbing in Elgin and Oxford counties. Southwestern Public Health is reporting 65 additional cases on Thursday, bringing the total to 451 for the region since Oct. 30. “This sharp rise…
B.C. premier announces review of mental health legislation in wake of Vancouver festival tragedy
In the wake of the Vancouver festival tragedy that left 11 dead, several injured, and people around the world grieving, B.C.’s premier said there will be a review of the province’s mental health legislation to ensure it’s working the way…
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Renewed calls for renovations at Montreal hospital after backup generators failed during storm
Strong winds knocked the power out at Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital, leaving the intensive care unit and surgery block in the dark for over an hour. The facility’s backup generators weren’t functioning properly.
Northern Health hit with court order after failing to respond to request about care home conditions
B.C.’s privacy watchdog has taken the unusual step of issuing a court order compelling the province’s Northern Health Authority to respond to freedom of information requests about the conditions at a long-term care facility it operates in Fort St. John,…
Class action lawsuit over housing on First Nations in court this week
A class action lawsuit against Canada for failing to provide adequate housing on First Nations land is being heard in Federal Court this week in Winnipeg. St. Theresa Point First Nation in Manitoba and Sandy Lake First Nation in northwestern Ontario filed the lawsuit…
Alberta’s flu death toll highest in at least 16 years as vaccination rates drop
Alberta has experienced its deadliest flu season in recent memory and it’s not over yet. According to provincial data, 193 Albertans have died due to influenza so far this season, surpassing last year’s total of 175. That’s the highest death toll…
Toronto gynecologist linked to infection exposure resigns from college amid investigations
A Toronto doctor under investigation after thousands of people were potentially exposed to blood-borne infections at her gynecology office has resigned from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, CBC News has learned. The college investigated Dr. Esther Park’s…
Doctor operating safer supply clinics billed OHIP $2.5M last year
A doctor running a network of addiction clinics across Ontario, including an Ottawa location that offers safer opioid supply, is billing public insurance about $2.5 million per year. Dr. Suman Koka is the sole officer and director of Northwood Recovery,…
New momentum to ease labour mobility rules worries some Manitoba health-care leaders
Federal party leaders and provincial governments are trying to make it easier for workers to seamlessly move between provinces as a response to U.S. tariffs, but some health-care leaders in Manitoba aren’t enthusiastic. “It just worries me that nurses are going…
Whole-body deodorant is no fix for accepting that everybody stinks sometimes
The Dose24:04Why do we smell (and how concerned should we be about it)? As the weather warms up and we start to spend more time outdoors, many of us will be reminded that people have a tendency to smell. Pharmaceutical…
Got accessibility issues with voting? Here’s what you might need to know
Karthik Babu Menon is ready to vote in his first-ever federal election, but he’s not just thinking about how to mark his ballot, but also about the potential challenges he might face in getting into the voting booth. In previous…
A cancer diagnosis can also be a ‘financial double-whammy.’ Here’s what advocates want to change
This story is part of CBC Health’s Second Opinion, a weekly analysis of health and medical science news emailed to subscribers on Saturday mornings. If you haven’t subscribed yet, you can do that by clicking here. A quarter of a million…
Alberta in the midst of worst measles outbreak since 1997 as doctors call for action
Alberta’s measles outbreak is now the worst recorded in nearly three decades and that has health experts raising the alarm and renewing calls for stronger messaging from the provincial government. The surge is so concerning, Alberta’s former chief medical officer…
Quebec passes law requiring doctors to work in the public system for 5 years after med school
Quebec has officially passed a law requiring doctors to work in the public health-care system for five years after obtaining a medical degree in the province. Bill 83, adopted on Thursday by a vote of 72 to 30, is intended…
Do I need a third dose of the measles vaccine? And other common questions answered
It’s only April, and 2025 is already shaping up to be the worst year for measles since the disease was declared eliminated in 1998 in Canada. Ontario continues to be the epicentre of the spread. Public Health Ontario is reporting…
Fentanyl is the poison that killed my brother and many others. I want my vote to save lives
Richard Anderson holds a photo of himself and his brother Bruce as children. In 2021, Bruce died of a suspected overdose while in a drug treatment centre in Kelowna, B.C. (Michelle Mac Donald) This First Person column is written by…
‘I am horrified’: Why autistic people say RFK Jr.’s comments on autism are so dangerous
Can autistic people hold down jobs, pay taxes or find love? Many do — but the question we should be asking, according to waves of advocates, allies and autistic people voicing their concerns online, is why are we defining a person’s worth…
Quebec says measles outbreak has ended
Quebec’s Health Ministry has declared an end to the measles outbreak in the province. A spokesperson said Tuesday the department determined the outbreak was over after no new cases were reported over the weekend. Marie-Christine Patry says an outbreak can be…
15-year-old’s suspected drug overdose likely involved hydromorphone and cough medicine, RCMP say
RCMP say a 15-year-old has died of a suspected drug overdose in Campbell River, B.C., believed to involve the prescription opioid hydromorphone and cough medicine. Const. Maury Tyre with the Campbell River RCMP says in a statement that it’s important for…
Desperate to walk again, this 25-year-old Ontario woman is ready to pay $40K for U.S. spinal assessment
A London woman injured in a car crash says she’s left with no choice but to pay to see a doctor in the United States after waiting almost two years for a diagnosis from an Ontario spine surgeon. Sydney Gesualdi…
Reproductive health advocates praise Liberal pledges but caution more details needed
Liberal Party pledges to make an access to abortion fund permanent, spend up to $20,000 for IVF treatment and invest in data collection on issues like menopause are welcomed initiatives, some women’s health advocates say. But they also cautioned that the party needs to release more details,…
Canadians heading to vote face sticker shock for primary care at private clinics
Ahead of the federal election, Canadians are worried about access to health care. Some private clinics, which are growing in number, charge thousands a year for primary care and out-of-pocket fees, as many people struggle with a soaring cost of living. An…
N.S. lung recipient says costs around transplant hammered retirement savings
A Nova Scotia woman recovering from a lung transplant says she had to take tens of thousands of dollars from her retirement fund in order to undergo the life-saving procedure because provincial medical allowances fall far short of her expenses. Nan Clarke, who is originally…
Alberta appoints interim chief medical officer of health as province grapples with measles outbreaks
The Alberta government appointed Dr. Sunil Sookram as interim chief medical officer of health Thursday amid growing measles outbreaks and after the previous top doctor left the role earlier this week. Sookram takes over for Dr. Mark Joffe, whose contract ended on Monday, after it…
From salt in food to transfer payments: Here’s what Ottawa has power over when it comes to your health
The Dose22:15What do I need to know about the federal government’s role in health care? Most Canadians know it’s a provincial or territorial health card they carry in their wallets, not a federal one. Still, the election April 28 does…
Food is medicine: IWK receives hundreds of suggestions on how to change menu
The IWK Health Centre says it has been bombarded with feedback as it looks to overhaul its menu. The Halifax hospital for women and children launched a survey in March, asking current and former IWK families to weigh in on…
Quebec could soon declare measles outbreak over after no new cases in weeks
Quebec’s Health Ministry says it’s on the verge of declaring its measles outbreak over, just as cases reach new heights in other parts of the country. The province says it has not recorded a new measles case since it hit…
Ontario reports over 100 new measles cases, bringing total to 925
Measles pread to 109 more people in Ontario over the last week, bringing the province’s total cases to 925 since an outbreak began in October. Sixty-nine people have required hospitalization — that’s eight more than last week — including four…
What people with disabilities want to hear from party leaders in this election
Election day is less than two weeks away, but Rowena Edwards is still unsure who she should vote for. “Honestly, I don’t like any candidates,” the 63-year-old told CBC News through an email interview. Edwards is one of more than…
WHO members agree on deal to tackle future pandemics
Members of the World Health Organization reached a landmark agreement on Wednesday on how to learn from COVID-19, which killed millions of people in 2020-22, and prepare the world for future pandemics. Sticking points on the road to the deal…
Open letter to federal leaders from Manitoba researchers gets support from hundreds of Canadian academics
An open letter from a group of Manitoba researchers has garnered support from hundreds of other scientists and academics across the country, sounding the alarm about the effects of research cuts in the U.S. on Canadian research and urging federal political…
Kids could be breathing in plasticizer chemicals from their mattresses, new study suggests
Babies and children up to age four could be breathing in plasticizers and other chemicals from their mattresses while they sleep, a Canadian study suggests. Federal regulations set limits on some phthalates or plasticizers, which are substances added to products to…
B.C. health-care workers’ CRA accounts hacked after 28,000 social insurance numbers stolen in data breach
Nurse Leslie Warner will never forget being taken to her local RCMP detachment in Fernie, B.C., in 2022 and charged in a social security fraud operating out of Alberta. She says she was fingerprinted and had her mug shot taken. “I…
Toxic drug deaths highly personal — and political — as B.C. marks 9 years since public health emergency began
Nine years ago, former B.C. provincial health officer Dr. Perry Kendall declared a public health emergency in response to a sharp increase in deaths related to toxic drugs and drug overdoses. Overdose deaths had been climbing steadily since 2010; the 474…
‘Unprecedented growth’ in Canadian food banks prompts calls for it to be a top federal election issue
Demand for the services of local food banks has never been higher, and Carolyn McLeod-McCarthy of the Guelph Food Bank says she’s worried about the impact U.S. tariffs will have on the local economy and workers. “We’re quite nervous about…
45 years later, Terry Fox’s brother retraces the first steps of the Marathon of Hope
On April 12, 1980, Terry Fox wrote in his diary, “Today is the day it all begins,” after starting his Marathon of Hope in St. John’s. On Saturday, Terry’s older brother Fred Fox returned to Mile 0, the place where it all…
Want to be sedated (for surgery)? Anesthesia assistants could help shorten wait times
White Coat Black Art26:30Meet the people who help sedate you One solution to a critical shortage of anesthesiologists in Canada could lie with increasing the ranks of anesthesia assistants, advocates say. “In a situation where we have a serious ……
Measles outbreaks spark concern over rare ‘horrific’ neurological disorder
This story is part of CBC Health’s Second Opinion, a weekly analysis of health and medical science news emailed to subscribers on Saturday mornings. If you haven’t subscribed yet, you can do that by clicking here. Dr. Michelle Barton has been…
Health care’s taking a backseat in this election. That’s a missed opportunity, expert says
White Coat Black Art26:30Public healthcare is a national crisis. So why isn’t it an election priority? In this federal election period, the twists and turns of tariffs, annexation threats and other surprises from the Trump administration have stolen focus from…
Author, gynecologist Jen Gunter says she’s moving back to Canada as reproductive rights erode in U.S.
A Winnipeg-born gynecologist and bestselling author says she’s had enough with the United States, but she’s also prescribing a stark warning for Canadian voters concerned about the future of their own reproductive health care. Dr. Jen Gunter, whose books include The Vagina…
Ontario measles case count tops 800, 155 new infections since last week
Ontario is reporting 155 new measles cases over the last week, pushing the province’s case count to 816 since an outbreak began in the fall. The number of new cases has increased again after a few weeks of appearing to…
Canada must seize ‘window of opportunity’ to attract U.S. scientists, health-care workers: medical association
Canada has a unique chance to become a medical and scientific powerhouse — if it moves quickly to scoop up professionals leaving the United States in the wake of health cuts and layoffs, the head of the Canadian Medical Association…
It’s about bloody time we talked about periods and climate
What On Earth28:11It’s about bloody time we talked about periods and climate Billions of disposable menstrual products are used on a daily basis, and the environmental impact is significant. But experts and advocates say the key to solving the problem…
Doctor says political mayhem in the U.S. pushed her to come home to New Brunswick
Dr. Sophia Halassy couldn’t be happier. The 32-year old bilingual obstetrician-gynecologist is settling into a new job at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital Centre in Moncton, helping to tackle a years-long waiting list of patients. This is a homecoming for Halassy, her husband…
3 pharmacists linked to Thunder Bay pharmacy now face misconduct allegations by Ontario regulator
Multiple pharmacists linked to a south Thunder Bay, Ont., pharmacy face an additional set of misconduct allegations by the profession’s provincial regulator, including falsifying records. One pharmacist also faces allegations of taking or misappropriating drugs from the shop on Victoria…
Ontario schools begin suspending students who aren’t fully vaccinated
Ontario schools are starting to issue suspensions to some of the thousands of students who aren’t fully vaccinated, as the spread of measles continues, giving new urgency to calls for the province to digitize its immunization record system. Toronto Public Health…
Ontario’s measles outbreak is so big, even New York health officials are taking notice
Ontario’s measles outbreak has become so big that public health officials in New York state have included the province in a travel advisory that urges residents to get vaccinated before visiting. “Measles is only a car ride away!” reads the…
With 8.7 million birds dead, B.C. farmers assess avian flu toll, and worry about what’s next
There is a window of relief for British Columbia farmers from the devastating waves of avian flu, leaving them to assess the toll of outbreaks spanning more than three years that saw millions of birds culled at hundreds of farms. Farmers and…
How to deal with the intense stress of political, economic uncertainty
The Dose25:07How do I deal with stress in situations I can’t fully control? Political science professor Julie Simmons is no stranger to stressful current events. Though she’s active in discussions around Canada’s current federal election campaign, Simmons says it’s the…
U.S. health secretary heads to Texas after 2nd unvaccinated child dies of measles-related illness
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. travelled to West Texas on Sunday after a second unvaccinated school-aged child died from a measles-related illness. Ahead of a “Make America Healthy Again” tour across the southwestern United States, Kennedy said in…
Burnaby, B.C., spa employee who offered vaginal-tightening guilty on 7 counts of sexual assault
A Burnaby spa employee who provided purported vaginal-tightening treatments has been found guilty on all seven charges of sexual assault by a B.C. Supreme Court jury. Farshad Khojsteh Kashani was first charged in 2022 after two clients of Fab Skin Care complained to police…
Top American scientists just lost their jobs. Canada is rolling out the welcome mat
This story is part of CBC Health’s Second Opinion, a weekly analysis of health and medical science news emailed to subscribers on Saturday mornings. If you haven’t subscribed yet, you can do that by clicking here. Many top scientists in the…
Ontario measles cases exceed 600
Health officials in three Ontario hotspots for measles are focusing on communication and vaccination to help get the outbreaks under control. Public Health Ontario on Thursday reported 89 new cases of measles since March 26, bringing the province’s total of confirmed and probable…
Number of non-fatal overdoses Toronto paramedics respond to is declining, city data shows
Recent city data shows the number of non-fatal suspected overdoses paramedics respond to has declined over the last six months. The figures were collected by Toronto Public Health in collaboration with Toronto Paramedic Services using the calls it receives each month. In September,…
Family denied Jordan’s Principle funds for Thunder Bay, Ont., girl’s autism therapy fears she’ll stop talking
Patrick Cully wasn’t sure his daughter Scarlet would ever be able to say, “I love you.” But she’s now talking, thanks to applied behaviour analysis (ABA) therapy in Thunder Bay, Ont., where the four-year-old lives with her parents, and a $190,000…
American doctors look to Nova Scotia amid Trump uncertainty
Nova Scotia’s health authority says it has hired one doctor eager to leave the United States because of President Donald Trump, and is in talks with more than two dozen more. The authority launched a digital recruiting campaign in the…
Shingles vaccine tied to fewer dementia diagnoses, study in Wales suggests
Scientists may have produced the strongest evidence yet that the shingles vaccine is linked to reduced dementia risk. Using the health records of more than 280,000 older adults in Wales, researchers found those who received the shingles vaccine were 20…
Doctors say some Sask. adults need measles booster shots
Saskatchewan adults might not have sufficient immunity to the latest measles outbreak and are being asked to check their vaccination records and get a booster shot if needed. Cases of measles, which is highly contagious and can lead to serious…
It’s my dream to become a nurse, but the unpaid work nearly broke me
This First Person column is by Eyasu Yakob, who is a nursing student in Edmonton. For more information about CBC’s First Person stories, please see the FAQ. I began nursing school in 2021 at the University of Alberta during the…
Fungal diseases ‘growing increasingly resistant to treatment,’ WHO says
Some fungal diseases in humans no longer respond to medicines, which increases the risk of severe illness and death as well disease spread, according to a new report. On Tuesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) published what it calls its…
First Nation in Ontario has no space for alcohol-drug detox centre, so dozens being helped at a hotel
Community support worker Kyle Arnold says detoxing from drugs is one of the hardest things he’s ever done, but seeing dozens of members of Long Lake #58 First Nation going through withdrawal together in a safe space “is absolutely beautiful.”…
N.B. woman never expected to have to fight to donate kidney to cousin in Ontario
When Susannah McKenzie-Sutter heard her cousin in Ontario needed a kidney transplant, the 28-year-old Saint John woman didn’t hesitate to offer one of hers. She hasn’t kept in close touch with McKenzie Smith in recent years but has fond childhood memories of…
Quebec cancer patient’s fight to save home shows how costly a diagnosis can be
Bianca Buitrago-Poulin is celebrating her successful massage studio’s one-year anniversary on Montreal’s South Shore this month. But it hasn’t been easy. It’s a business she started out of necessity — a last-ditch effort to save her family home, continue caring…
Supervised drug consumption sites win injunction, can stay open for now amid Charter challenge
An Ontario judge has granted an injunction to keep 10 supervised consumption sites open while he considers a Charter challenge of a new provincial law that bans the sites from operating within 200 metres of schools or daycares. Justice John…
What you should know about benzos before you take them
The Dose19:40What do I need to know about benzodiazepines? Within 10 minutes of disclosing his sleepless nights to his family doctor, Georges Marcoux had a little white pill in his hand. His doctor in Shediac, N.B., prescribed him a sleeping…
Parents, midwives mourn closure of family birth unit at Montreal’s Notre-Dame Hospital
It cost $25 million to build, but barely a year after its opening and less than six months in operation, the family birth unit at Montreal’s Notre-Dame Hospital is closed for good. The CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal, which oversees the hospital,…
Social media suggests seed oils — like canola — are bad for you. More science is saying otherwise
This story is part of CBC Health’s Second Opinion, a weekly analysis of health and medical science news emailed to subscribers on Saturday mornings. If you haven’t subscribed yet, you can do that by clicking here. There’s a sizzling debate on…
An 18-year-old boxer died after a knockout in Montreal. The fight should’ve never happened
At the end of the fourth round in a six-round fight on Aug. 28, 2021, Jeanette Zacarias Zapata went into convulsions. A left uppercut and a right hook from her opponent were among the string of punches that had become…