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A workout class sent this St. John’s woman to hospital. She’s not the only one – CBC
Spike in cases reported in Newfoundland and Labrador last month Apr 08, 2026 With the music blasting, the lights dropped low and her feet locked into the pedals of the…
These patients without drug coverage are eagerly awaiting generic Ozempic in Canada – CTV
April 07, 2026 TORONTO — Anne Welch worked a physically demanding job at her local SPCA — lifting pets, cleaning kennels and walking dogs — until she retired at age…
An expert shares how to reduce allergy symptoms this spring – CTV
April 07, 2026 As blossoms bloom, trees start to sprout and the grass regrows this spring, many Canadians will be suffering from allergy symptoms. In fact, according to the Canadian…
‘Food is medicine’: New Glasgow health clinic hands out veggies to patients – CBC
40 families have received free bags of green vegetables as part of 12-week pilot Apr 07, 2026 Most people go to their health clinic to get medicine or tests, but…
Psychedelics helped him deal with terminal illness anxiety, but getting them was a long, strange trip – CBC
75-year-old with terminal disease used illegal ‘magic mushrooms’ after Health Canada denied him legal access Apr 07, 2026 Pete Pearson had three reasons for trying psilocybin, or “magic mushrooms,” for…
Common antidepressant can treat long COVID fatigue symptoms: study – CTV
March 30, 2026 A common and low-cost antidepressant can successfully treat fatigue associated with long COVID, according to a new study. Co-led by researchers from McMaster University in Ontario, the…
‘MAID is not death on demand’: Physicians decry proposed Alberta assistance in dying bill – CBC
Bill would prevent anyone from accessing MAID if they are unlikely to die within a year Mar 30, 2026 Some health-care workers who either directly provide medical assistance in dying…
Brain and heart health are tied together. Here are 5 ways to control both – CBC
New recommendations advocate holistic approach to protect brain health Mar 30, 2026 Heart, brain and mental health conditions can overlap in ways doctors and patients should be aware of and…
Most people across Canada will no longer need to pay nurse practitioners for primary care – CBC
Federal directive aims to relieve pressure on family physicians; Ontario might not be compliant until 2027 Mar 31, 2026 With no family doctor, Yvette Jarvis said she was forced to…
More women are having babies later in life. How to improve your chance of a healthy pregnancy – CTV
March 30, 2026 Dr. Jacquelyn Means knew that being pregnant in her late 30s would be challenging. “It is definitely harder on your body. You just feel a lot more…
