Unregistered acupuncturist’s clients in Montreal urged to get tested for HIV, hepatitis
Montreal public health is urging clients of a man offering acupuncture treatments in the city's NDG neighbourhood to get tested for hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV.
Canada
Jan 9
Canadian woman sets new record for deepest underwater photoshoot
A Canadian woman has set a new record for the deepest ever underwater photoshoot. You are going to want to see the breathtaking images.
Canada
Dec 26, 2023
Menopause costs the Canadian economy billions every year. Here’s why
Menopause, exacerbated by stigma, lack of workplace support and the burden of debilitating symptoms, carries a substantial cost for the Canadian economy, a new report says.
Health
Oct 17, 2023
Calgary medical clinic will not move ahead with fee plan: Ministry of Health
The Alberta government says a Calgary medical clinic that was planning to charge membership fees for faster access to a doctor has cancelled approach ahead of its introduction.
Canada
Jul 31, 2023
Are female blood donors riskier than men? A new study challenges past fears
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine is challenging long-held assumptions that blood donations from women carried a higher risk of death for recipients.
Canada
Apr 12, 2023
Left without a bank, N.B. island looks to start a credit union
Residents on the rural island of Grand Manan have been without a bank since Scotiabank departed in August 2022. Preliminary plans include a new credit union and health centre.
Canada
Jan 18, 2023
Manitoba government says more than $120K in coronavirus fines levied in past week
Since April the province says a total of 913 warnings and 450 tickets have been issued in Manitoba.
Health
Dec 8, 2020
Muscle relaxants ‘very questionable’ treatment for low back pain, experts say
A new study shows muscle relaxant drugs could increase the risk of side effects with little effect on reducing low back pain intensity.
Health
Jul 8, 2021
New social housing project to study mental illness
Dave, otherwise known as Mad Dog, says he’s no longer blowing all his disability benefits on cocaine.
Aug 24, 2010
Arthritis not limited to the elderly and strikes one in every 1,000 children
MONTREAL - Simone Cavanaugh vividly remembers her first experience with juvenile arthritis. She was six years old and woke up in excruciating pain.
Jul 18, 2011
Charges withdrawn in alleged elder abuse case.
Negligence charges have been withdrawn against a son who kept his elderly mother living in his garage.
Oct 12, 2011
MLS star forced to retire with concussions, says Revolution ignored symptoms
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. - Former New England Revolution star Taylor Twellman said Friday that the Major League Soccer team ignored his symptoms of multiple concussions, even sending him back on the field after he said "I have a concussion" following the hit that eventually forced him to retire.
Sports
Oct 28, 2011
B.C. campaign urges patients to ensure their health professional is regulated
Seeing a qualified health care professional is something many of us take for granted, but how can you ensure the physician, dentist or acupuncturist you are seeing is trustworthy?
Nov 27, 2014
Mitch ‘Danger Zone’ Clarke healthy again and ready to fight
Saskatoon native Mitch Clarke meets (Irish) Joe Duffy on the main card of Thursday's Fight Night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Sports
Jul 5, 2016
Surrogacy in Canada: What you need to know
How much does surrogacy cost in Canada? And what are the misconceptions and legality surrounding surrogates? A three-time surrogate shares her experience.
Canada
Aug 14, 2016
Shot 9 times, New Zealand mosque shooting survivor looks forward to fresh start
He says he doesn’t want to keep working at the kebab shop he ran with a business partner at the time of the attack and is now trying to sell his stake.
World
Mar 15, 2020
E-Cigarettes: Lethbridge smokers show support
"I tried it and July 21st this year, I quit and that's almost two and a half months ago," said long-time smoker, Jonah Primrose. "I haven't had one single cigarette at all which for me, is a miracle."
Oct 1, 2014
Lulay returns to practice with B.C. Lions
Travis Lulay felt like a kid again Monday — at least for a little while.
Jul 29, 2014
Traditional Chinese medicine to be regulated in Ontario
The passing of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Act in 2006 created the self-regulatory body which will now demand that every practitioner register with the college after passing a series of tests or displaying that they have equivalent experience after having seen at least 2,000 patients in the last five years.
Health
Apr 1, 2013
New book suggests Jobs rebelled his whole life and threatened ‘thermonuclear war’ vs. Google
SAN FRANCISCO - A new biography portrays Steve Jobs as a skeptic all his life — giving up religion because he was troubled by starving children, calling executives who took over Apple "corrupt" and delaying cancer surgery in favour of cleansings and herbal medicine.
Money
Oct 20, 2011