Bird flu’s current spread is ‘unprecedented,’ UN agency warns
The ongoing spread of the highly pathogenic bird flu worldwide is reaching an “unprecedented” scale, a United Nations agency warned Monday. Speaking…
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Some acne products recalled in U.S. due to benzene, ‘no impact’ in Canada
U.S. health officials are asking retailers to pull a small number of acne creams from their store shelves after government…
Ontario woman seizure-free after getting pioneering skull implant
After experiencing seizures every other week, Christine Kauzen has been seizure-free for months since receiving one of the first rare treatments…
Fasting during Ramadan: Tips to stay healthy and energized
Manal Elfakhani looks back fondly on childhood memories from the month of Ramadan. She would break her fast at the…
1 month shy of her 113th birthday, Canada’s oldest person shares some wisdom
One month short of her 113th birthday celebration, the most established individual in Canada is sharing a portion of her…
Zelenirstat cancer pill made in Alberta shows promising early results
Envision having the option to treat disease by requiring one pill daily. At the present time, an exploration group at…
Ebola outbreak declared in Uganda’s capital, 1st death reported
Uganda has confirmed an outbreak of the Ebola virus in the capital Kampala with the first confirmed patient dying from…
The winter ‘quademic’? You may be sick with one of these 4 viruses
Sneezing, fever, chills, vomiting, coughing — it’s not just one virus wreaking havoc this winter; it’s a combination of four…
Sick of the stomach bug? Moderna is making a norovirus vaccine
As cases of the dreaded norovirus surge across Canada and the United States, there’s a glimmer of hope on the horizon: researchers…
U.S. to leave World Health Organization on Jan. 22, 2026
The United States will leave the World Health Organization on Jan. 22, 2026, the United Nations said on Thursday, after being formally notified of the decision by…