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New voluntary standards released for long-term care homes devastated by the pandemic
Promised new national standards for long-term care homes in Canada have now been published — part of Ottawa's attempt to avoid a repeat of the alarming death toll in long-term care homes that marked the early phase of the pandemic. Almost all doctors in Canada support moving to pan-Canadian licensing: survey
Almost all doctors in Canada support changes to medical licensing that would make it easier for health workers to see patients anywhere in the country, according to a new survey. Decriminalization yet another 'half measure' as B.C. confronts full-sized drug crisis, advocates say
More than six years and 10,000 deaths since the declaration of a public health emergency over the tainted illicit drug supply, B.C. remains a land of pilot projects and what many describe as "half measures." Canadian doctors spend millions of hours on unnecessary paperwork each year: report
A report released Monday estimates doctors across Canada spend 18.5 million hours dealing with unnecessary paperwork. It highlights Nova Scotia's efforts to combat this and encourages other provinces to follow. Cough syrup deaths: No contamination reported in Canada
Following the deaths of more than 300 children from contaminated cough syrups in several countries, Health Canada says it's been more than a decade since similar cases were identified here.Drug maker paid for “news” story on CBS’s 60 Minutes, doctors’ group alleges
A 13-minute segment on a recent episode of CBS's 60 Minutes appeared to be a news story on Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drug Wegovy but was actually a sponsored promotion, violating federal regulations, according to the nonprofit public health advocacy orga
A 13-minute segment on a recent episode of CBS's 60 Minutes appeared to be a news story on Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drug Wegovy but was actually a sponsored promotion, violating federal regulations, according to the nonprofit public health advocacy orga Health of 5 billion people at risk from trans fat: WHO
Five billion people are at an increased risk of heart disease and death due to trans fat, according to a new report from the World Health Organization. Canada's health-care system under threat from both Liberals and Conservatives: Singh | CBC News
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh kicked off a caucus retreat with MPs Wednesday by accusing both Conservatives and Liberals of putting Canada's public health-care system at risk. It's time to put cancer warning labels on alcohol, experts say
The pressure on the government to put cancer warning labels on alcohol containers is growing, as experts say the majority of Canadians don't know the risks that come with consuming even moderate amounts. Ontario expanding number and range of surgeries offered at for-profit clinics | CBC News
Ontario is significantly expanding the number and range of medical procedures performed in privately run for-profit clinics as the province deals with a surgical backlog made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic.Is the New Alzheimer’s Drug Lecanemab a Big Breakthrough'
A conversation with Nobel laureate Thomas C. Südhof about what the new Alzheimer’s drug Lecanemab does and doesn’t do.
A conversation with Nobel laureate Thomas C. Südhof about what the new Alzheimer’s drug Lecanemab does and doesn’t do. How to prevent a hangover
There is no scientifically proven way to cure a hangover, but experts say you can prevent one — or at least keep that morning-after misery to a minimum. Here's how. Kinless Canadians: Who will take care of older people without family'
A growing number of Canadians are aging alone, without immediate family members to help them with daily tasks or offer emotional support. These kinless Canadians are facing many challenges and more needs to be done to ensure they don’t fall through the Revealed: group shaping US nutrition receives millions from big food industry
Newly released documents show an influential group that helps shape US food policy and steers consumers toward nutritional products has financial ties to the world’s largest processed food companies and has been controlled by former industry employees w
Newly released documents show an influential group that helps shape US food policy and steers consumers toward nutritional products has financial ties to the world’s largest processed food companies and has been controlled by former industry employees w Trudeau says giving provinces what they want won't improve health-care system
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says simply giving in to the provinces' demands on health-care funding won't guarantee improvements to Canada's strained health system. B.C. launches flu vaccination blitz after deaths of 6 children and youth
Drop-in clinics are running Friday, Saturday and Sunday across the province. 'Please help me': Toronto man dies at home after pleas for medical care go unanswered
A Toronto music lover who thrived in the company of others died alone at home following three visits to a local hospital due to severe abdominal pain, according to one of his closest friends.Cannabis pain relief attributed to placebo effect: study
Some people suffering pain from cancer and other chronic diseases turn to marijuana to ease their suffering, but much of that relief may come from simply believing weed will help, a new study found.
Some people suffering pain from cancer and other chronic diseases turn to marijuana to ease their suffering, but much of that relief may come from simply believing weed will help, a new study found. New kids dental benefit now open to some Canadians. Here’s what to know
The benefit is available for children under 12 in families that earn less than $90,000 a year and ranges from $260 to $650 per child depending on net income. Alberta Children's Hospital installing additional space to cope with surge of emergency department visits
Amid a surge of emergency department visits, the Alberta Children’s Hospital has added additional waiting space in the form of a heated trailer that will be used as an extra waiting area when the hospital’s emergency department is full. Flu rising sharply in Canada, Dr. Theresa Tam says
Flu is rising sharply in Canada as another respiratory virus that was hitting young children starts to decline, Canada's chief public health officer says. Why 'stay home when sick' matters so much right now
The "stay home when sick" message came before "mask up" to prevent spread early in the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that flu and other viruses have joined the mix, the original advice holds true more than ever, some Canadian doctors say. Federal dental benefit officially becomes law
The first stage of the Canada Dental Benefit officially became law Thursday night after Bill C-31 passed its final reading in the Senate and received royal assent from Governor General Mary Simon. Kids’ Advil on Amazon nearly $300 as pediatric hospital pressure mounts
A pack of children’s Advil is currently on sale for nearly $300 on Amazon in Canada as a shortage of kids’ pain medications, surge of respiratory illnesses and mounting pediatric patient volumes compound in Ontario. Private health care in N.L. slammed by demand as patients seek help outside public system
While Newfoundland and Labrador's public health system continues to be overwhelmed, private health clinics are facing the same challenges as patients look for alternative means for health care. Shortage of children's pain relievers is crowding the ER — but there are solutions, doctors say
With the cold and flu season in full swing in many parts of Canada — and new COVID variants arising worldwide — supplies of pain medications containing acetaminophen and ibuprofen remain short on pharmacy shelves and parents are looking for options. S Preventable bed sore contributed to this man's painful death, and they're on the rise
Ken O’Leary acquired a bed sore ‘the size of an avocado’ while in an Ontario hospital — contributing to a painful death. He is one of thousands of Canadians who develop the excruciating and potentially deadly sores every year, after being admitted Over 1.5M dry shampoo products recalled in Canada over cancer risk
Several lots of hair products by Dove, Bed Head and Tresemmé have been recalled across Canada due to the detection of benzene, a cancer-causing chemical. Polio may resurge globally, WHO says, as countries pledge funds
Various governments pledged $2.6 billion US on Tuesday toward a global plan to again try to eradicate polio, following its comeback, the World Health Organization says. Fast food fever: how ultra-processed meals are unhealthier than you think
UPFs form 50% of Britons’ calorie intake. Now food scientists are learning more about what makes them so damaging Doctors seeing resistance to blood transfusions over unfounded COVID vaccine concerns
Alberta physicians are raising the alarm about a dangerous trend — fuelled by misinformation — that could cost lives. Some patients are refusing to consent to a blood transfusion if it came from a donor who received the COVID-19 vaccine. How poverty, not pain, is driving Canadians with disabilities to consider medically-assisted death
Experts say poverty and stress are making people sicker, and driving a lot of Canadians with disabilities to consider ending their lives. 'Alarming' number of suicides in N.W.T. prompts coroner to release data earlier than usual
In an unusual move on Monday, the Northwest Territories chief coroner released early data on suicide in the territory after noticing an "alarming" upsurge in these kinds of deaths. Walmart, CVS face trial for putting sham homeopathic products next to real meds
Pharmacy giants CVS and Walmart will have to face trials over claims that placing ineffective homeopathic products alongside legitimate over-the-counter medicines on store shelves deceives consumers into thinking that the pseudoscientific products are aki Canada significantly undercounts maternal deaths, and doctors are sounding the alarm
Doctors are warning there is no consistent or reliable national system to collect and share information on maternal deaths and close calls. This is particularly tragic, they say, because most deaths and adverse outcomes are preventable. In the absence of FDA’s rotten definition of “healthy” food is finally getting tossed
For now, salmon, nuts are not eligible for "healthy" label, but sugary cereals are.
For now, salmon, nuts are not eligible for "healthy" label, but sugary cereals are.Back to Canada News
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