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The Canadian Medical Association says doctors are worried more patients are turning to artificial intelligence for health advice and receiving answers that could potentially do more harm than good. A new survey shows 89 per cent of Canadians go online for health information, saying it’s both faster and more convenient than the country’s health care...

Black Canadians are more likely to skip prescriptions because of cost and lower insurance coverage compared to white Canadians according to new data. The study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal highlights this disparity. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Mar. 23, 2026.

Findings from a recent study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal show a troubling increase in adolescent boys and men between 15 and 24 in Ontario seeking help for gambling problems. Madeleine McColl spoke with Peterborough area experts about the prevalence of online gambling and what makes it so addictive.

Doctors are facing a growing burden of unnecessary paperwork and administrative tasks according to a new analysis by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. The Canadian medical association says if more isn’t done to cut through the red tape, physicians will leave the profession. Health reporter Katherine Ward has more.

One in every 100 Canadians live with epilepsy. This March, communities across Canada are coming together to shine a light on the neurological condition. As a registered charity, the Edmonton Epilepsy Association is proud to be the only organization providing dedicated epilepsy education, awareness and support services in Greater Edmonton, northern Alberta and the Northwest...

CMA president Dr. Margot Burnell joined Global News Morning expressing deep concern Alberta’s move overrides medical expertise and risks eroding evidence-based health care across Canada.

One in four children with major traumatic injuries in Canada did not receive care in specialized paediatric trauma centers according to new data. A study published in the Canadian Medical Association journal looked at the cases of more than three thousand children across nine provinces. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters...

The CVMA says the availability of medicinal drugs for animals, both pets and livestock, has dropped by about 40 per cent since the 1980s, creating a shortage that is affecting everything from animal welfare to the food chain. Justin Sibbet reports.

The 2025 federal budget unveiled this week includes a $5 billion investment in health infrastructure. Dr. Joss Reimer, from the Canadian Medical Association, follows the money to determine if it’s enough to improve healthcare facilities across the country.

The Canadian Medical Association will be keenly watching the federal budget on Tuesday to see how Ottawa plans to spend money in healthcare. There are some concerns about what cuts to sector could mean for Canadians. Health reporter Katherine Ward has more. 

There has been a dramatic rise in students using prescription painkillers for non medical reasons, sparking calls for action according to an editorial published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. A new survey revealed the number of students using the drugs increased from 12.7 per cent in 2021 to nearly 22 per cent in 2023....

The Canadian Medical Association is calling on the country’s ministers to help improve access to care by allowing more mobility for health care workers. The organization says as Canada embraces provincial unity in the face of U.S. tariffs, it is critical to also break down jurisdictional barriers in health systems. Katherine Ward has this story...

Doctors across Canada are struggling with high rates of burnout and depression even five years after the COVID-19 pandemic. New data from the Canadian Medical Association highlights several contributing factors. Health reporter Katherine Ward has more on what’s at stake if the problem is not fully addressed.

A shortage of prescription painkillers in Canada is expected to continue into the new year, according to the Canadian Pharmacists Association. This comes after Health Canada sent out a notice regarding the drug shortage in July, pointing to medications that contain oxycodone. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Nov. 4, 2025. 

A new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal reveals there is a link between traumatic brain injuries and dementia. Health reporter Katherine Ward has more on what doctors say is the best way for people to protect themselves and loved ones.

A new report is shedding light on how underinvestment in medical imaging is costing Canada $64B in lost GDP as patients wait months for the critical scans. Researchers from the Canadian Association of Radiologists and Deloitte found more than two million Canadians had to step away from work while waiting for diagnostic imaging. Nathaniel Dove...

A recent report in the Canadian Medical Association Journal indicates that sports betting advertisements are normalizing a harmful activity, putting children at risk due to their exposure to it. Some doctors are expressing concerns over the lack of limits and restrictions on sports betting ads. Dr. Alexandra Gold, a licensed clinical psychologist at Massachusetts General...

New research has found Black adolescents with mental distress are less likely to use mental health services than their White peers. The study from the Canadian Medical Association Journal looked at more than 12,000 middle and high school students across Ontario. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Mon. Sept. 8,...

The frequent use of high-potency cannabis can elevate your risk of psychosis, including developing a schizophrenia-spectrum disorder, according to a new article published by the Canadian Medical Association Journal. Nivrita Ganguly has more on this and other top business stories in Health Matters for Aug. 11, 2025.

A Quebec veterinarian has been honoured with the 2025 Humaine award by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association. Winner Dr. Enid Stiles discusses her life long mission to improve the well-being of animals in Canada and around the world with host Brayden Jagger Haines.