Disease
-
B.C. family describes challenges with son who lives with extremely rare disordersA family on Vancouver Island is sharing their story after their son was diagnosed with extremely rare conditions.HealthMar 3
-
Alzheimer’s month sheds light on new hearing loss correction'People who have had uncorrected hearing loss have a much greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. It is a bigger factor than lack of exercise.'HealthJan 11
-
-
Advertisement
-
More than his disability, Canadian man stops in Winnipeg on his cross-country tourJonathan Allenger started his ride in Vancouver 19 days ago. His goal is to raise $1 million to support research for better medication and treatments for MS.CanadaMay 25, 2023
-
-
Advertisement
-
Nova Scotia woman recounts long, painful road to an endometriosis diagnosisA Halifax woman is sharing the journey of diagnosing her endometriosis, as obtaining basic care of the chronic condition continues to be a challenge across Canada.HealthMar 8, 2023
-
Bat exhibit in Kelowna, B.C. highlights dangers of deadly fungal diseaseThe Okanagan Community Bat Program is asking residents to report any bat activity they see during winter and any sick or dead bats they find before May 31.EnvironmentFeb 11, 2023
-
-
Okanagan-based caregivers share stories for Alzheimer’s Awareness MonthThe Alzheimers Society of B.C. offers support services not only for the person diagnosed but also for their caregivers.HealthJan 13, 2023
-
-
Okanagan man shares his experience for Alzheimer’s Awareness MonthTo help erase the stigma of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, Craig Burns, who was diagnosed in 2016 has come forward to put a face to the disease.HealthJan 13, 2023
-
Winnipeg polio survivor urges parents to get their kids vaccinatedA Winnipeg man who has had lifelong struggles after contracting polio as a child encourages parents to make sure their children get vaccinated now that the virus has resurfaced.HealthAug 15, 2022
-
-
Advertisement
-
Climate hazards make 58% of infections diseases in people worse, study showsResearchers found that 218 out of the known 375 human infectious diseases seemed to be made worse by one of 10 types of extreme weather connected to climate change.HealthAug 8, 2022
-
-
Advertisement
-
Cases of hand foot and mouth disease increasing in Regina daycaresThough not a 'huge deal,' a disease typically found in kids, especially during summer months, is making the rounds in Regina daycares, says the Saskatchewan Health Authority.CanadaJul 15, 2022
Trending
-
RCMP arrests alleged hitmen accused of killing B.C. Sikh leader7,164 Read
-
2 Australians, 1 American missing in Mexico for nearly a week4,014 Read
-
Toddler, 2, dies after bouncy castle carried away by strong wind2,445 Read
-
Canada’s dental plan has officially kicked in. Who is eligible?1,644 Read
-
Boeing 737 Max whistleblower Joshua Dean, 45, dead after sudden illness1,567 Read
-
As Loblaw boycott begins, what to know about all the company’s brands932 Read
-