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Canada's warming temperatures signal the arrival of spring and blooming flowers, but they also stir ticks from their winter hiding spots, poised to latch onto unsuspecting hosts.

Bodies and minds are just as affected by climate change as sea ice and forests, says University of Alberta scientist Sherilee Harper.

Public health officials say there's not enough evidence to declare an early tick season but the mild winter certainly lends itself to it. Mark Carcasole reports.

Hoping to avoid a spring cough or cold? Maintain healthy habits and boost your immune system with these helpful tools.

A public inquiry into the death of 22-year-old Amélie Champagne began on Monday, with her parents testifying that the health-care system rejected their daughter.

After three long years of legal battles, the City of Longueuil will be going through with its contested deer cull in fall 2024.

BTNX responded to a report by Global News after an investigation into federal procurement revealed the company had deleted samples from a study it submitted to Health Canada.

The familiar lime-green kits were not always reliable in detecting COVID-19, experts say, putting Canadians at risk.

A recent study shows the province has the highest rates of ovarian cancer patients visiting the ER to obtain urgent care.

Hamilton's associate medical officer of health says if symptoms do occur, they usually appear two to 14 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito.

In terms of prevention, the MLHU recommends walking in the centre of paths when walking in the woods, avoiding long grass and wearing insect repellent.

The Earth just experienced its hottest week on record, on the heels of a record-setting month in June, and more heat waves and record-breaking days are expected before summer ends.

'It is simply from the ability of these ticks, that are now able to survive our winters and stay and breed over their two-year lifecycle,' said Dr. Kieran Moore.

The Alzheimer Society of British Columbia and BC Search and Rescue Association inked a new agreement in June to help reduce the risk of people living with dementia becoming lost.

A new app is connecting those in the chronic illness community. Healp is designed to bridge the gap between medical professionals, partners and those living with a chronic illness.

Hamilton recorded its first rabies cases for 2023 after two bats tested positive for the affliction in the last few weeks. Citizens are reminded that it is prime tick season, too.

The province runs an online tick-checking program through Manitoba Health in which a photo of a suspected blacklegged tick can be submitted and assessed by experts.

Experts at the Helen Schuler Nature Centre encourages the public to visit their location in Indian Battle Park with any questions.

Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington has been listed as a high-risk area for Lyme disease right as spring weather arrives, and local health officials are urging caution.

A mild winter means Nova Scotians can expect a healthy tick population this year. Experts say people can still enjoy the outdoors but should take simple precautions.