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‘Especially important’ for seniors to get updated COVID vaccine, doctor says – CTV
August 24, 2025 Infectious disease experts say updated COVID-19 vaccines approved for use in Canada this fall are a crucial tool to protect vulnerable people as the virus continues to…
New U.S. guidelines on COVID-19 vaccines for kids shouldn’t impact Canada, expert says – CTV
August 25, 2025 Contradicting recommendations in the U.S. on vaccinating young children shouldn’t have an impact on vaccination trends in Canada, according to one expert. This week, the American Academy…
People carrying two copies of ‘Alzheimer’s gene’ lowered risk by 35% via diet changes – CTV
August 25, 2025 Closely following the Mediterranean diet lowered the risk of dementia by at least 35 per cent in people with two copies of the APOE4 gene, a major…
Tick-borne Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever detected in Quebec and Ontario – CTV
August 25, 2025 Canada’s first known human case of a potentially deadly tick-borne illness has been documented in Quebec. The Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever case was recently recorded in Quebec’s…
Woman calls for improved gynecological care in N.B. after 11-year wait for diagnosis – CBC
Researcher says women face longer wait times than men because of ‘medical sexism’ Aug 25, 2025 When Rosanna Gallant, 32, was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome in April, she sighed…
Want to quit cigarettes? Vaping is far from a go-to, Canadian guideline says – CBC
Smoking has declined for decades in Canada, but tobacco remains the top cause of preventable death from cancer Aug 25, 2025 People trying to quit smoking should not reach for…
Global study shows racialized, Indigenous communities face higher burden of heart disease made worse by data gaps – McMaster University
August 22, 2025 A new study has revealed that racialized and Indigenous communities across Europe, North America, and Central America face significantly higher rates of cardiovascular disease (CVD), and that…
Winnipeg girl overdoses after medication error by pharmacy, parents say – CTV
August 21, 2025 A 10-year-old Winnipeg girl was rushed to emergency after a local pharmacy gave her the wrong dosage of a medication she routinely takes. Andrea Thidrickson and Kevin…
Pastries recalled over salmonella fears: CFIA – CTV
August 22, 2025 The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is expanding on a multi-province recall on pistachios and pistachio-containing products linked to a salmonella outbreak that has caused multiple hospitalizations.…
Victoria hospital’s pediatric clinic to temporarily shut over staffing, workload woes – CBC
Health authority says Urgent Pediatric Assessment Clinic consultations to be handled by emergency department Aug 22, 2025 An urgent care clinic for children at Victoria General Hospital will shut on…
