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Better health, fewer overdoses reported by safe supply users in self-survey
Backers of a London program that provides free opioids and medical support as a way to prevent fatal overdoses are pointing to survey results from participants they saw shows the approach leads to better health outcomes.South Korean Teachers Rally for Protections from Harassing Parents
For months, tens of thousands of educators have protested nationwide against a rule they say keeps them from disciplining students for fear of being accused of child abuse.
For months, tens of thousands of educators have protested nationwide against a rule they say keeps them from disciplining students for fear of being accused of child abuse. India, Pakistan, China: Air pollution is now cutting life short in these 6 countries
Wildfires are exacerbating a huge threat to human health.‘Oh my God’: live worm found in Australian woman’s brain in world-first discovery
Woman complained of forgetfulness and depression before doctors pulled out an 8cm roundworm normally found in pythons
Woman complained of forgetfulness and depression before doctors pulled out an 8cm roundworm normally found in pythons Revealed: WHO aspartame safety panel linked to alleged Coca-Cola front group
Guidelines on Diet Coke ingredient from consultants tied to alleged industry front group an ‘obvious conflict of interest’, report saysUS suicide deaths reached record high in 2022, CDC data shows
The number of people who died by suicide in the U.S. hit an estimated record 49,000 in 2022, a 2.6% increase over the prior year, government data showed on Thursday.
The number of people who died by suicide in the U.S. hit an estimated record 49,000 in 2022, a 2.6% increase over the prior year, government data showed on Thursday. EPA Approved Chevron Fuel Ingredient With Sky-High Cancer Risk
An EPA document shows that a new Chevron fuel ingredient has a lifetime cancer risk more than 1 million times higher than what the agency usually finds acceptable — even greater than another Chevron fuel’s sky-high risk disclosed earlier this year.This company keeps selling TB-tainted bone grafts, causing deadly outbreaks
In the last outbreak, at least 87 people had signs of tuberculosis after spinal surgery.
In the last outbreak, at least 87 people had signs of tuberculosis after spinal surgery. Top medical experts call for national inquiry into Canada's COVID-19 'failures'
Three and a half years after the virus behind COVID-19 began its rampage around the world — eventually killing tens of thousands of Canadians — a group of top medical experts is calling on federal officials to launch a full national inquiry into Canad Canadian-born doctor gets licence to practise here after 17-month fight
A Canadian-born doctor who has been in a protracted battle with medical licensing authorities has finally received the documents she needs to practise medicine in Canada. Prime Energy drinks pulled from Canadian shelves — but how did they even get here'
The recall of a highly caffeinated energy drink is raising questions about how the cans of Prime Energy that violated Canada's health regulations got onto store shelves in the first place. Canadian trial: Phage therapy stops severe UTI caused by superbug
The first Canadian study using phages to treat superbug infections is underway with scientists reporting a preliminary but encouraging early success case.US maternal deaths doubled in last 20 years, study finds
American Indian and Alaska Native women see the greatest increase, new research finds.
American Indian and Alaska Native women see the greatest increase, new research finds. Aspartame sweetener used in Diet Coke a possible carcinogen, WHO’s cancer research agency to say - sources
One of the world's most common artificial sweeteners is set to be declared a possible carcinogen next month by a leading global health body, according to two sources with knowledge of the process, pitting it against the food industry and regulators.First U.S. malaria cases diagnosed in decades in Florida and Texas
Five cases of malaria have been confirmed in Florida and Texas, the first time the potentially fatal mosquito-borne disease has been locally acquired in the United States in 20 years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday.
Five cases of malaria have been confirmed in Florida and Texas, the first time the potentially fatal mosquito-borne disease has been locally acquired in the United States in 20 years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday. Canada passes bill that will ban animal testing
On Thursday, Bill C-47 passed the senate, putting a stop to cosmetic testing on animals and trade. Eating microwave popcorn increases the level of PFAS in body
Dear Doctors: I’ve been hearing a lot about PFAS and how they have an adverse effect on our health. I read that some food wrappers, like bags for microwave popcorn, use PFAS to keep food from sticking. My kids eat microwaved popcorn almost every night. A daytime nap is good for the brain
Those prone to napping had brains that looked up to six years younger than everyone else. Canada to start tracking adverse effects of natural health products
A new plan to force hospitals to report adverse effects of 'natural health products' such as herbal remedies and supplements has come as a surprise to manufacturers, who say they were blindsided by the proposed change. WHO recommends against artificial sweeteners for weight loss
In newly-released set of guidelines, the World Health Organization says artificial sweeteners do not help with weight control in the long term and pose an increased risk of chronic diseases. Raw milk from farm with no electricity sparks outbreak that nearly killed baby
A 10-month-old baby in Tennessee developed a life-threatening condition last year and spent 27 days in the hospital with failing kidneys after drinking raw milk from a cow-share, health officials in Tennessee reported Thursday.
At least five people wer Private surgeries cost twice as much as public, Quebec data shows
Recently available data from Quebec shows that the cost for surgery in a private, for-profit clinic costs the government up to two-and-a-half times that of the same treatment in public facilities. Iqaluit water treatment plant to come back online next week
April 25 is the tentative date for the City of Iqaluit to reactivate its water treatment plant. The plant was shut down in October of 2021 after fuel contamination was detected. Spike in severe illness caused by strep A bacteria is 'global phenomenon' — including in Canada
As various countries continue to report high levels of invasive group A streptococcal (iGAS) infections — which cause severe illness, and in rare cases death within days — Canadian physicians are also raising alarms over a rise in serious cases this sWoman with untreated TB is on the lam, took city bus to casino
After tracking the woman, police say she is "actively avoiding execution of the warrant."
After tracking the woman, police say she is "actively avoiding execution of the warrant." B.C. to limit cross-border sales of Ozempic drug that are driving shortages, health minister says
An internal investigation found almost one in five patients who were dispensed the weight-loss drug from a B.C. pharmacy were Americans Two more dead as patients report horrifying details of eye drop outbreak
EzriCare and Delsam products have been recalled, but outbreak is expected to grow. Health Canada recalls heated blankets due to fire hazard
Health Canada is warning anyone in possession of a specific Sunbeam brand heated blanket to 'Immediately stop using and unplug' it, according to a new recall notice. Ottawa plans to crack down on doctors charging for medically necessary health care
A rise in the number of companies offering Canadians faster access to health care at a price is prompting the federal government to launch a crackdown on the practice, CBC News has learned. His partner died waiting for palliative home care. Now he wants accountability
A Winnipeg man whose partner went more than five weeks without palliative home care before her death says he’s filed a complaint with the Manitoba Ombudsman about the experience. Internationally trained nurses who came to Canada feel forgotten as provinces recruit abroad
Nurses already in Canada who completed their training abroad but are finding it difficult to become accredited here worry that their skills and abilities are being wasted and question why provincial health officials are going on recruitment trips overseas Zantac’s Maker Kept Quiet About Cancer Risks for 40 Years
Glaxo says the heartburn drug doesn’t cause tumors. But the company was warned by its own scientists and independent researchers about the potential danger. Ottawa to propose 10-year health-care funding plan to provinces, territories | CBC News
The federal government will propose a decade-long plan to fund and reform the health-care system when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with the premiers in Ottawa on Tuesday, according to sources with knowledge of the plan. Ontario First Nation hires outside firm to investigate 28-year boil water advisory
A northern Ontario First Nation that has lived under a boil-water advisory for nearly three decades has hired an outside consultant to find out once and for all what ails the community's water system. Jagmeet Singh says the Canada Health Act could be used to challenge private health care. Could it'
Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says the federal government needs to utilize the Canada Health Act, which he said has significant powers to challenge for-profit privatized care. But does it really? 2022 was second deadliest year for toxic drug deaths ever | Georgia Straight Vancouver's News & Entertainment Weekly
In 2022, 2,272 people died from poisoned unregulated drugs in BC, according to the monthly coroners service report.Back to Canada News
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