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• Endometriosis could be diagnosed via blood test, U.K. study finds

  'These findings mark a significant breakthrough in our understanding of endometriosis,' study lead from the Centre for Reproductive Health Dr. Douglas Gibson said.

  Health

  Jul 7
• Can ‘heat hangover’ impact Canadians following last week’s hot weather?

  Millions of Canadians were under yellow and orange alerts for heat with advisories last week listed across Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories.

  Health

  Jul 7
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• Study ties some birth control to brain tumours, but risks ‘rare’: experts

  However, the overall risk remains 'rare,' experts say, and the risk generally goes away within several years of stopping the medication.

  Health

  Jul 6
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• A parasite causing diarrhea is spreading in U.S. as officials investigate

  As of July 1, the CDC reported 145 cases of cyclosporiasis across 17 states from May 1 through June 16, with 20 people being hospitalized.

  Health

  Jul 3
• Hantavirus outbreak on MV Hondius cruise ship officially over: WHO

  On Thursday, the WHO stated that the last identified contact ​of an exposed ⁠person ⁠completed quarantine ‌and tested negative for the virus.

  Health

  Jul 3
• Deaths in France spiked 29% amid record heat wave, health agency says

  Deaths surged by nearly a third in France during the hottest week of a record heat wave last month, the country’s public health authority said Friday.

  World

  Jul 3
• Ontario now second province to lower colorectal cancer screening age to 45

  As of July 1, Ontarians age 45 and up are eligible to receive the at-home fecal immunochemical screening test — or FIT — that detects traces of blood in the stool. 

  Health

  Jul 1
• Canada approves 1st generic semaglutide shot for weight loss

  It's the third generic semaglutide product approved by the department, though the first two were authorized for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes in adults.

  Health

  Jun 30
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• All 10 provinces now have long-term sick leave after N.B. law comes into effect

  In June, the New Brunswick government adopted a law allowing up to 27 weeks of unpaid leave for illness and injury recovery — up from five days.

  Canada

  Jun 30
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• Heat waves are dangerous for pets. Here’s how you could keep them cool

  Environment Canada on Monday issued heat alerts for parts of Ontario, Quebec, Alberta and the Northwest Territories. Here's how you can keep your pets cool.

  Weather

  Jun 29