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If the U.S. loses its measles elimination status, could Canada be next?
The U.S. could lose its measles elimination status for the first time in almost 20 years this week, and experts say declining vaccination rates and the threat of outbreaks may put Canada at similar risk in the future.
Adam Miller
Health ||
Doctors group calls on federal election candidates to put health care back on the agenda
The president-elect of the Canadian Medical Association was in Moncton on Friday as part of a cross-country tour to meet with federal election candidates about getting health care on the election agenda.
Canada -New Brunswick ||
U.S. CDC recommends against using vapes with marijuana ingredient
CDC points to 'greater concern' for THC-containing products but still concerned about e-cigarette products containing nicotine.
Health ||
'The crisis is already here': Advocates say unpaid caregiving should be an election priority
Over 8 million Canadians have stepped into the breach to care for aging family members and loved ones who are chronically-ill or disabled. They are unpaid and overworked. This election, they want their work to be recognized, and to get meaningful support from the government.
Radio -White Coat - Black Art |
N.L. staying in class-action fight for opioid compensation in Canada
Canada -Nfld. & Labrador ||
How urban design can help people with dementia navigate neighbourhoods and public spaces
Radio -Spark ||
Outdoor play essential for kids, so get them out there
Canada -Ottawa ||
U.S. vaping-related death toll is 13, with 805 illnesses reported
Health ||
Number of doctors per capita in Canada reaches record high
Health ||
More ranitidine heartburn products being recalled
Health ||
'Incredibly cute' ancient baby bottles discovered by archeologists
Technology & Science ||
Privacy review finds personal information protections lacking at B.C. medical clinics
Canada -British Columbia ||
Toddler making healthy recovery from throat reconstruction after swallowing teddy bear eye
Alex Soloducha
Canada -Saskatchewan |
New Brunswick is losing its only pediatric ophthalmologist
Tori Weldon
Canada -New Brunswick ||
MacArthur Foundation rewards anti-cyberharassment, other scholars
Health ||
Juul names new CEO, suspends all advertising in U.S. — but no change in Canada
Pete Evans
Business ||
More help needed for kids with disabilities who age out of care system, parents say
Canada -Toronto ||
Nova Scotian with ALS getting medically assisted death, donating organs
Colleen Jones
Canada -Nova Scotia ||
Unnecessary vitamin B12 shots costing Ontario millions, study finds
Vik Adhopia
Health |
What you need to know if you have a disability and want to vote
Politics |
U of C research calls for urgent MRIs for patients considered low risk for stroke
Jennifer Lee
Canada -Calgary ||
Americans could use a spoonful less sugar in their diets, researchers say
Health ||
Vaping industry insiders demand to know brand in London, Ont., teen's near-fatal illness
Colin Butler
Canada -London |
Witnesses of Montreal Marathon runner's collapse challenge emergency response time
Canada -Montreal ||
Province seeking 50 new beds for those with meth, opioid, alcohol addictions
Canada -Saskatchewan ||