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Interior Health says it will resume it wellness check program for vulnerable individuals who don't have access to indoor cooling during the summer.

Earlier this week, B.C. Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth said RCMP had told him there was no evidence to suggest 'widespread diversion' of safe supply drugs.

Wildfire smoke workshop aims to help Albertans protect themselves from dangerous effects of poor air quality

On Thursday, the B.C. Centre for Disease Control reported that a third child's death had been associated with influenza.

U.S. government officials will work with the countries to develop better testing, surveillance, communication and preparedness for such outbreaks in those countries.

Avian flu is caused by influenza viruses that spread among wild aquatic birds and can infect domestic poultry and other animal species.

It is the second-ever case of the H5N1 strain of avian influenza identified in a person in the United States, the last reported in Colorado in 2022.

A total of 22 people in the U.S. reported adverse effects after receiving Botox injections from unlicensed or untrained individuals, or in non-healthcare settings, the CDC said.

Edo Japan at Regina's Cornwall Centre has temporarily closed after a video circulated showing a cockroach at the restaurant.

As measles cases continue to rise across the country, an Ipsos poll shows that most Canadians see the disease as dangerous. Fewer said the same for COVID-19 and the flu.

Vaccinating children who missed their measles shots during the COVID-19 pandemic is critical, a senior World Health Organization official said on Tuesday.

As the avian flu, also known as bird flu, continues to spread across the globe, concerns persist regarding its potential risks to human health.

Staff will be monitoring the parks and anyone found breaking the rules could face a fine of up to $25,000.

On Saturday the SPCA celebrated with an open house at the new facility, where they showed off the new features and designs throughout.

Neurological conditions, such as Alzheimer's disease, migraines, stroke and multiple sclerosis, are now the leading of ill health and disability around the world.

Flu season may be winding down, but health officials are noting a rise of norovirus in Canada, the nasty stomach bug that can cause severe gastrointestinal symptoms.

In a video released on Monday, Trump refused to endorse a national ban on abortion, saying instead that it should be up to the states to decide.

These so-called super lice, fortified with increased resistance to traditional treatments, are proving a challenge for those seeking to rid themselves of the persistent pests.

Influenza-related deaths refer to fatalities where flu was a contributing factor, but may not be the primary cause of death.

Spring cleaning is a time when people tackle tasks around the house they may not typically get to, whether clearing out the garage or finally organizing that messy junk drawer.