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N.S. could raise low breastfeeding rate by financially supporting families: experts – CTV
June 25, 2026 HALIFAX — Researchers say if Nova Scotia wants to improve its low breastfeeding rates, the province should ensure new parents can afford to take parental leave. Kyly…
Weight-loss drug approved to treat sleep apnea in Canada – CBC
Sleep apnea causes daytime sleepiness and is often tied to obesity Jun 24, 2026 Health Canada has approved weight-loss drug Zepbound for treating obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity.…
Does it seem easier to book a dermatologist for Botox than a mole check? You’re not alone – CBC
Canada is short about 460 dermatologists, says national association Jun 24, 2026 By the time Carole McArthur was able to see a dermatologist for suspected skin cancer, she had to…
Headed to the ER? Here’s why you could now wait more than 48 hours to be admitted – CBC
Admittance backlog a result of aging population, overburdened medical system, national report finds Jun 25, 2026 On Monday morning, Maureen Armstrong’s elderly mother suffered a fall and was taken by…
Province Signs Seven New Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Contracts in Regina
Press Release June 23, 2026 The Government of Saskatchewan is continuing to deliver on its Patients First Health Care Plan commitment to improve access to primary care by expanding opportunities…
Government of Canada to make an announcement on climate action related to health
Press Release From: Health Canada June 23, Vancouver, BC – Wade Grant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and Member of Parliament for Vancouver Quadra, on…
New treatment option arrives for Canadians with sleep apnea and obesity – CTV
June 22, 2026 Health Canada has approved Zepbound (tirzepatide) as the first medication in Canada indicated for the treatment of moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults living with obesity.…
Canadian study suggests less breast cancer treatment may be just as effective, with fewer side effects – CTV
June 23, 2026 A Canadian-led study is challenging a long-standing assumption in cancer care: that more treatment is always better. Researchers say their findings could change how an estimated two…
Years without fluoridated water show pattern of tooth decay experts warned about – CBC
New Brunswick one of few provinces where no communities fluoridate the drinking water Jun 23, 2026 Kelly Keyes operates a busy dental practice in Saint John, having treated patients of…
How a Nova Scotia mother’s kitchen experiment became a scientific breakthrough – CTV
June 22, 2026 BLOCKHOUSE, N.S. – Rural and wooded areas like Blockhouse, N.S., are known for having a lot of ticks. “It’s actually increased exponentially,” said Nicoletta Faraone, who had…
