Canadians' electronic health records need more protections to prevent foreign entities from accessing patient data, according to commentary in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
With warmer temperatures, ticks have been taking root in places they never have before. Now, Canadian scientists are trying to get ahead of the trend — researching new, experimental ways to control tick populations, and calling for new prevention methods.
There is a shortage of some commonly-prescribed painkillers in Canada — including acetaminophen with codeine and acetaminophen with oxycodone — as companies that supply them deal with manufacturing disruptions and increased demand. Pharmacists advise patients to plan ahead and speak with them about managing prescriptions.
Across Canada, people are partying earlier. Experts say this represents a shift in how wellness and community are being highlighted in a post-pandemic economy where real-life experiences are valued.
Scientists are concerned the smoke from wildfires in Manitoba could be even more toxic than usual, saying more research needs to be done on the kind of pollutants that are being released into the air.
Overdoses at drop-in centres in Toronto have sharply increased since the provincial government shut down four supervised consumption sites in April, according to a coalition of community agencies.
The rate of serious liver disease among heavy drinkers has more than doubled over the last 20 years as the demographics around who is consuming more alcohol shift, a new study suggests.
Mental health is top of mind for residents, officials and organizations helping Jasperites, as the community marks the one-year anniversary of a wildfire that destroyed roughly one-third of the town’s buildings and forced the evacuation of approximately 25,000 residents and tourists.
Provincial data obtained through a freedom-of-information request reveals that the number of people in B.C. leaving emergency rooms without receiving care has spiked — with the largest increases seen in the Fraser Health and Vancouver Island Health authorities.
An Ontario family is scrambling after the federal government abruptly pulled funding for their son, an autistic First Nations boy living off-reserve, leaving him without access to the clinical therapy and education assistance he's relied on for most of his life.
A new research project in Regina is using geo-data on discarded needles and pop-up testing sites to improve health-care access and cut down Saskatchewan's STI rates.
The family of Tahlia Ali is one of three Nova Scotia families who have spoken to CBC News in recent months about the financial strain of accessing life-saving surgery in another province.
The spread of measles both between provinces and within is keeping doctors and health officials across much of Canada on their toes.
B.C.'s health minister says more disruptions could be coming to maternity services across the province after people with high-risk pregnancies in Prince George were warned they could be sent out of the city for care starting in August.
The report conducted for B.C. Housing found second-hand fentanyl smoke "grossly exceeded" workplace regulatory limits in some facilities. A medical toxicologist says the smoke is "similar to smog pollution" and can significantly irritate a person's airways.
Data released by the Correctional Service of Canada to CBC through a freedom of information request showed the leading cause of death for inmates serving determinate sentences between January 2019 and February 2025 was suicide. Overdoses came a close second.
Many rural emergency departments in Nova Scotia lack the necessary staff to be able to maintain consistent operating hours.
Supportive housing providers say a new Ontario law that would make landlords responsible for preventing certain kinds of drug-related activity in their units could threaten their ability to house those who need it most.
After moving from South Africa as a child, Natasha Ngindi felt the pressure to fit in with Canadian beauty standards. She spent years dieting and cycling through weight loss and gain before getting the help she needed to change her relationship with food and embrace her body.
It's been a sunny summer so far and experts say while many people know to slap on sunscreen to protect their skin, they may not realize how important it is for people to protect their eyes.
As air quality worsens in Canada due to wildfire smoke, UBC's Air Pollution Exposure Lab is one of the only facilities of its kind in Canada gathering pinpoint data to provide insight into the ways poor air quality is harmful to human health and wellness.
Toronto Public Health has confirmed some mosquitos in the city have tested positive for West Nile virus, but say the risk of infection is low if precautions are taken.
Peterview teen Brett Samson was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in the fall of 2020 and since then he's raised thousands of dollars to help others facing a similar challenge.
British Columbia's minister of health says the province has reinstated coverage for an expensive drug used by a Vancouver Island girl with a rare and terminal genetic disorder.
A Canadian research team is calling on Albertans to take part in a national survey about primary care.
Angelina Geraldi, 97, fell out of bed overnight while staying at a long-term care home in Montreal last year. The CHSLD’s day staff were unaware of the accident, despite her family learning that she had called out for help.
It’s no “magic bullet,” but a recent TikTok trend could boost your health without too much extra legwork.
Eight healthy babies were born in Britain with the help of an experimental technique that uses DNA from three people to help mothers avoid passing devastating rare diseases to their children, researchers report.
Hospitalizations related to injuries from scooters and e-scooters have risen, according to new Canadian data, as emergency physicians warn the two-wheeled vehicles aren't toys.
Public Health is asking New Brunswickers in Sussex or people who recently visited the region to monitor for measles symptoms and get vaccinated, following a confirmed case of the illness.
Deep Rooted is a 33-minute documentary examining the mental health of agricultural producers in Canada.
Rea brand Soppressata Salami Sweet has been added to a list of salami brands pulled off the shelves due to an ongoing salmonella outbreak.
Cheaper versions of medications to treat obesity, like Ozempic and Wegovy, could be on the market in Canada as soon as January.
While there are different standards to measure air quality, Quebec recommends groups working with children go by the amount of particulate matter in the air, also known as PM2.5.
Advocates are warning that cutting billions of dollars from the federal Indigenous services budget, as the Carney government intends to do, could worsen the quality of essential programs and may spark lawsuits that would cost Ottawa more money in the long term.
About one-third of Canadians are now obese — with more weight gain happening during the pandemic, according to a new study.
The senior lead physician of a Saskatchewan Medical Association program that provides help for rural doctors is speaking out on the challenges they face, after a number of temporary rural emergency room closures forced by a shortage of medical professionals in the province.
The practice of tracking each phase of the menstrual cycle is being promoted online as a way to optimize personal exercise and lifestyle regimes. But clinicians say there isn't sufficient evidence to support blanket advice for what's known as cycle syncing.
Ten people, the majority infected children, have been hospitalized in B.C. as health officials hope the spread of the virus in the northeast has peaked.
After Keerthy Vinukonda came to Canada from India, she commuted 20 hours a week to jobs that would get her work experience to allow her to become a permanent resident.
A family from Langford, B.C., hoping to extend the life of their little girl who has a rare disease, has been rejected again for coverage of medication that costs about $1 million a year. A statement from Health Minister Josie Osborne says that the medication is no longer helping slow the progress of the girl's disease.
The Public Health Agency of Canada says 84 people have gotten sick with salmonella linked to deli meats since April, and there have now been nine hospitalizations.
The unregulated drug supply is now composed of more and more ingredients, making it more difficult to respond, treat and recover from addiction.
The corrected result is no longer statistically significant, meaning there is some possibility the result is due to chance, but it's not the first time air pollution has been linked to dementia.
Some Alberta hospitals are triaging probable measles patients in their vehicles, as the province's outbreak continues to grow.
Until recently, the UN was on track to meet its target of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. But with the U.S. rapidly scaling back foreign aid contributions, the UN has released a new report warning of millions more HIV infections and deaths within the next four years. Experts say the international community, including Canada, needs to step up.
A Winnipeg family physician is accused of mishandling, losing or delaying the transfer of medical files, sometimes resulting in delayed access to medical care.
Residents in some rural Saskatchewan communities say closures forced by a shortage of doctors and nurses have left them without access to emergency room services, forcing residents to travel long distances in critical moments.
Matthew Heneghan tried to minimize the stressors from his life after he was diagnosed with PTSD. That included giving up paramedic work. But when a neighbour was in need, instinct and training kicked in.
Legionnaires' disease is in the headlines this week after public health officials in southwestern Ontario declared an outbreak.