Carney, Liberals awaiting on committee report to decide on MAID extension – National
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday he won’t take a position yet on whether people with only a mental illness should be able to access...
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Maya Gebala’s skull repair surgery was a success, dad says
Tumbler Ridge, B.C., school shooting survivor Maya Gebala has undergone a successful surgery to repair her skull. According to a post from her father on...
ZoRaw chocolate recalled in Canada due to ‘improperly declared milk’ – National
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has announced a recall on ZoRaw chocolates, citing “improperly declared milk.” The product, 72 per cent Cacao No Sugar Added...
Ontario to start screening for colorectal cancer at age 45 instead of 50
New guidelines published online by Cancer Care Ontario say the province is lowering its colorectal cancer screening age to 45 from 50 in response to a “notable” increase...
‘Food insecurity is no longer just about low-income countries’: Environmental economist explains how climate change is pushing agricultural systems to the brink
As the planet warms due to climate change, extreme heat is threatening global food security by harming crops and livestock and reducing the number of...
Diagnostic dilemma: Black and blue patches appeared on a woman’s body, and an antibiotic was to blame
The patient: A 68-year-old woman in the U.S. The symptoms: Over the course of six weeks, dark patches appeared on the woman’s arms and legs....
A New Medicare Option for Weight Loss Drugs: What Older Americans Should Know
Starting in July, Medicare beneficiaries may be able to get a GLP-1 prescription for weight loss for $50 a month. It’s a notable shift for...
Clean hydrogen created from plastic waste using battery acid from old cars and solar power
Scientists have developed a method to turn plastic waste into clean hydrogen using solar power and acid from old car batteries. The one-pot process transforms...
Very low and very high heart rates linked to increased risk of stroke in huge study
A low resting heart rate is often seen as a sign of good health, but now, a large study suggests that both very low and...
Canada’s provinces have made ‘little to no progress’ on arthritis treatment: report
When it comes to how Canada’s provinces and territories are faring at helping Canadians with arthritis, a new report card shows not one has made...