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The Canadian Medical Association is asking the federal government to reconsider its proposed changes to capital gains taxation, arguing it will affect doctors' retirement savings.

A new study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that the rate of stillbirth and preterm birth was higher among immigrant parents when compared to native Canadians.

Although the research was conducted in Alberta, researchers say the findings likely apply to emergency department visits across Canada. 

Some family doctors have warned that the changes to capital gains taxation will affect their ability to save for retirement and their families' futures.

The Black Physicians' Association of Ontario is holding a conference in Toronto on Saturday to address issues related to Black youth's access to mental health care.

While social media may be full of influencers stressing the significance of skincare and daily sunscreen use, a contrasting trend has emerged: the anti-sunscreen movement.

With the unveiling of the 2024 federal budget Tuesday, Canadians may be anxiously awaiting insights into the plans for tackling the strains on the health-care system.

Across Canada, the burden of premature opioid-related deaths doubled between 2019 and 2021, representing more than one-quarter of deaths among younger adults, a study found.

The working hours of male physicians in Canada have sharply declined over the past 30 years, a new study says, amid increased burnout and health-care staffing challenges.

Gerry Wright, a professor at Hamilton's McMaster University, was one of five scholars announced Tuesday to each receive the cash award.

Premier Danielle Smith is doubling down on her government's proposal to ban puberty blockers for youth, referencing a recent decision made by England's National Health Service.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) done remotely with a therapist is just as effective as in-person sessions, according to a new study published in the CMAJ.

A man from the U.S. was in for a startling surprise after he was hospitalized for his worsening migraines, only to be told parasitic tapeworm larvae in his brain caused them.

In 2022, an average of 77.1 per cent of children up to two years old had their first measles vaccine, and 72.4 per cent had their second by age seven.

Some experts say one of the best ways to fight a rising tide of medical misinformation on social media is to drown it out with captivating content backed by science.

By the age of 45, more than 80 per cent of childhood cancer survivors will grapple with serious or life-threatening effects stemming from their treatments.

A new CMAJ study suggests there is a higher risk of stillbirth in mothers with obesity, with experts saying early delivery could help minimize those risks.

Nova Scotia Health Minister Michelle Thompson sat down with Global News as part of our series called 'Code Critical,' which examines the issues impacting the health-care system.

As of Dec. 31 there were 853 people on Transplant Quebec's waiting list, compared to 913 on the same date in 2022.

Seventeen per cent of parents are 'really against' vaccinating their kids, which is four times higher than in 2019 — just before the pandemic.