Sleep disorders in the land of the midnight sun
For Whitehorse resident Charlie-Rose Pelletier, insomnia is something she's dealt with on a regular basis for the last two decades — but she says it became worse...
Possible measles exposure at Pearson airport on Dec. 8, Toronto Public Health warns
Toronto Public Health (TPH) is warning that travellers may have been exposed to measles on Dec. 8 on a flight from Dubai and while travelling...
Newfoundland retired nurse washed sick patients’ hair every Saturday for more than 20 years
Earlier this week retired nurse Mary Keiley, left, was awarded a Confederation Medal for her years of volunteering. (Jeanne Marie Keiley/Submitted by...
B.C. civil rights group that fought for MAID now wants it reviewed
The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association is calling on the provincial and federal governments to review medically-assisted dying legislation to ensure proper safeguards are in place.The association's executive...
Some Lay’s Classic Potato Chips recalled in U.S. due to potential milk allergen
Frito-Lay recalled some Lay's Classic Potato Chips sold in the U.S. and online because they may contain undeclared milk."Those with an allergy or severe...
Respiratory viruses spark wave of sick kids at Alberta Children’s Hospital
Alberta Children's Hospital has added extra beds amid a surge of children sick with respiratory viruses, which doctors say has once again pushed the Calgary hospital...
Public health investigating ALS cases in Eastern Townships
Eastern Townships public health authorities have launched an investigation into Lou Gehrig's disease cases in the region after a woman from Windsor, Que., alerted them...
Dozens get sick with ‘norovirus-like’ illness after eating raw B.C. oysters
Health officials in British Columbia say at least 64 people have become sick after eating raw oysters from restaurants and retail locations.A statement from the B.C. Centre for...
Canadian health plans, pharma firm agree on terms to fund costly prostate cancer treatment
An organization representing Canada's public drug plans has come to a deal with a pharmaceutical company over a cutting-edge means of treating prostate cancer, bringing hundreds...
