Most of the world doesn’t require a prescription for birth control. Why do Canadians still need one?
Some Canadian doctors say patients on birth control need monitoring. But medical authorities in other countries increasingly disagree.
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Thousands may have been exposed to measles at Brandon Ag Days event, Manitoba warns
Thousands of people who attended what's touted as Canada's largest indoor farm show this year may have been exposed to measles, Manitoba public health officials warn.
Parents can now see medical records of Alberta teens, sparking worry among doctors
Some Alberta doctors are warning a move by the provincial government to increase the access parents have to the medical records of teenagers could put some patients at risk.
What to know about 'the sprinter of viruses' that stopped Canada-Finland hockey game
Olympic officials made the right call in postponing the Canada-Finland women's hockey game on Thursday after several players on the Finnish team came down with norovirus, doctors say.
Masks in schools mandated as measles outbreak prompts health alert in World Cup host Jalisco, Mexico
Jalisco state in west-central Mexico is issuing a health alert and mandating the use of face masks in schools amid a measles outbreak in the state capital ahead of serving as a host city for upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Alberta cuts access to health care for some foreign workers, raising concerns in the Bow Valley
Alberta has stopped offering provincial health coverage to some people on working holiday and young professional visas, a change that came into effect earlier this year without a public announcement. The shift is raising concerns in the Bow Valley, where tourism businesses rely heavily on international workers.
Still moving: How a Cranbrook program is helping seniors avoid falls by staying active and social
A twice-a-week exercise program in Cranbrook is helping residents in the Kootenay community avoid falls.