HEALTH

Cross Country Healthcare celebrates 40 years of operations, expands AI and predictive analytics capabilities to advance workforce intelligence and orchestration.

Scientists discover a previously unknown limit to the immune system's ability to fight SARS-CoV-2.

The winners will receive over $2 million

Heart failure is on the rise in younger Canadians, prompting a call to action from the Canadian Heart Failure Society and Canadian Cardiovascular Society.

Claire Elyse Brosseau, a Toronto woman, is seeking medical assistance in dying due to mental illnesses. Current Canadian law prohibits her from accessing MAID. The federal government has delayed twice, with the change expected next year.

Free gym memberships offered to people living with Parkinson’s.

Vitamin D

Enjoying food may be key to weight loss

Researchers develop new 3D model to analyze and track facial expressions with high accuracy

Epithelial cancer is more aggressive in some tissues due to differences in cell biology and molecular pathways. Tumors in certain tissues, such as the brain and pancreas, tend to grow and spread faster than those in other tissues, like the skin or breast. This is often due to unique genetic and epigenetic factors that promote aggressive behavior in these cancers.

New cancer therapies and treatments

Ultrasound neuromodulation is a non-invasive treatment approach that uses low-intensity sound waves to modulate pain signals in the brain.

Ophthalmoplegia and gaze-evoked nystagmus are common features of Wernicke encephalopathy, a condition characterized by damage to the thalamus and other brain regions.

Pediatric hospital admissions for RSV increased by 23% in 2021-2022 compared to the previous year.

Home blood pressure checks could reduce risks after hypertensive pregnancy

Infant colic may increase risk of food allergies later in life

Novo Nordisk's Wegovy pill outsells Eli Lilly's Foundayo in early prescriptions, 'Live Lighter' movement debuts in PH, Novo Nordisk introduces new obesity drug and advances science-based care.

Eating a Mediterranean diet

Gerry Friesen, a former farmer, will speak at the Mental Health on the Prairies conference about the importance of mental health support in agriculture.

Ice cream truck business started to relieve stress from paramedic job, business now making six figures

The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia is giving out 67 grants this year, totaling $1.25 million.

High school students and seniors in Montreal's West Island connect over tea and finger sandwiches, bridging a perceived generational divide.

Toronto General Hospital addresses ED pressure with partnerships.

Ultra-processed foods may impair cognitive function and lead to focus problems.

England's most-capped blind footballer will run the London Marathon to raise eye cancer awareness.

Christopher Jones will run a marathon on the anniversary of his wife Paula's death to honor her memory.

A new study sheds light on the genetic factors that contribute to Alzheimer's disease

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Measles cases on the rise in the Americas, prompting a call for vaccination efforts from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Ontario psychiatric hospital uses long-term isolation

Research in England is stifled by systems that preserve existing frameworks, rather than encouraging innovation.

A 1-year-old Cree boy died at a remote Ontario hospital, the family says he needed better care.

Bausch + Lomb announces review on B vitamins and AMD, linking certain B vitamins to reduced risk and progression of age-related macular degeneration, highlighting a potential new approach to eye health.

Signum Surgical appoints Mark J. Foley as Chairman of the Board, bringing decades of medical device experience to the company, as it expands into new markets.

Terrance Norman Keyowski, 60, passed away on Nov 23, 2025, at Regina Pasqua Hospital after a long battle with cancer. He was 60 years old. He was born on Jan 29, 1965.

Dupixent becomes first biologic for kids under 12 with CSU, FDA approves treatment for 2-11 year olds with uncontrolled chronic spontaneous urticaria.

Taking calcium supplements daily may not be enough to prevent bone fractures or osteoporosis; daily calcium intake is not enough to compensate for the loss of bone tissue in people with certain medical conditions; calcium supplements can interact with certain medications, such as antacids, and may not be suitable for everyone, particularly those with kidney stones or certain genetic disorders.

Galderma reports strong Q1 2026 net sales of $1.473 billion, up 25.5% at constant currency.

You can file a complaint with the hospital's patient advocacy department or the state's health department.

Dartmouth mall to house mental health clinic for young patients

Pentagon drops mandatory flu shots for US troops

Nova Scotia Health receives national recognition for excellence in patient care