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February 28th is recognized as “Rare Disease Day.” Scientists say about 80 per cent of rare diseases are genetic, and often there are signs or symptoms right from birth. Many families can go years without having a clear diagnosis, but as health reporter Katherine Ward explains, it can make a big difference when doctors are...

One in four Canadians living in long term care (LTC) homes were prescribed anti-psychotic medication without being diagnosed with psychosis. That’s according to a new report released by the Canadian institute for health information which highlights the potential dangers of using these types of drugs. Katherine Ward has this story and more Health Matters for...

In Canada, it’s tough to get an autism diagnosis quickly… and the process can take months or even years. A program pioneered in Ontario is looking to get more doctors and health professionals trained so people are not left waiting to see a specialist.

With more than 10,000 families currently caring for a child with cancer in Canada and six new diagnoses each day, a new campaign addresses the emotional, financial and long-term challenges that continue well beyond treatment. Caryn Lieberman reports.

Ten months after receiving an ALS diagnosis, actor Eric Dane has passed away. It is an uncommon but devastating diagnosis that prevents messages from the brain from reaching the muscles and nerves, as Dr.Iris Gorfinkel explains. And, there is a measles outbreak that is spreading to popular vacation areas, so spring breakers should be alert.

What started as a routine checkup in her early 30s turned into a life-changing diagnosis for Keri Pratt. She learned she had a congenital heart defect that can lead to heart failure, stroke, or even death if left untreated. Now she hopes others will get a simple check to prevent serious consequences in the future....

Actor Eric Dane, best known as “McSteamy” on “Grey’s Anatomy” and the troubled Cal Jacobs in “Euphoria,” has died at the age of 53. Dane’s family confirms he passed away on Thursday after a courageous battle with ALS, less than a year after announcing his diagnosis in April 2025.

At just 20 years old, Caitlin Orikasa’s life was derailed by a rare blood cancer diagnosis. It led to years of difficult treatments and moments of profound loneliness. She found critical emotional support through the Canadian Cancer Society’s Cancer Information Helpline, a service designed to combat isolation and provide reliable, human centered guidance. Quinn Ohler...

A new program at B.C. Cancer in Kelowna is incorporating exercise into a patient’s treatment plan, which is improving how patients recover and live with their diagnosis. As Victoria Femia reports, doctors say it’s proven to enhance overall quality of life before and after treatment.

Global’s Marney Blunt brings us a Winnipeg man’s story of persevering through a cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Ellen Pompeo is praising her former ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ co-star Eric Dane for being open about his ALS diagnosis. Then, Channing Tatum provides his own health update on social media, claiming to have suffered a shoulder injury while filming ‘Avengers: Doomsday.’  And we preview the movie ‘The Drama’ where a number of couples are brought together to...

Ellen Pompeo is praising her former ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ co-star Eric Dane for being open about his ALS diagnosis. Also – Channing Tatum was injured on set, with the actor claiming to have suffered a shoulder injury while filming ‘Avengers: Doomsday.’  Then, get your shopping cart ready for Valentines Day and all the wonderful gifts that TMS...

With the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games on the horizon, Team Canada’s para ice hockey captain Tyler McGregor is preparing for another moment on the world stage. From a childhood shaped by hockey dreams to overcoming a cancer diagnosis that changed his path, McGregor’s journey is one of resilience and leadership. He joins Ross Hull...

More than 400 people in Canada develop dementia every day, making Alzheimer’s a growing concern for families nationwide. Author Michelle Wang and geriatrician Dr. Jenny Ingram join Ross Hull to discuss how children can cope with a loved one’s diagnosis, the current state of dementia care and treatment in Canada and how storytelling, through books...

A 20-year-old Alberta woman believed to have endometriosis says long wait times to see a specialist have left her in chronic pain and repeatedly seeking help in emergency rooms. Talia Assu-Gregg’s family worries prolonged treatment without a diagnosis could create new health risks. They are now planning to seek care outside of the country, saying...

Aaron Miller is one of the folks flexing in the Edmonton Firefighters Burn Treatment Society calendar, but he wasn’t always so buff and healthy. As Quinn Ohler explains, Miller credits the fire department’s yearly physical exam and screening for catching his asymptomatic colon cancer.

The judge found that Moses’ Lewis criminal behaviour coincided with the onset of a schizophrenia diagnosis that went untreated. Catherine McDonald reports

Angela never imagined when she gave birth to her daughter at 33, she would also end up in an operating room, fighting for her life that same week. An unexpected serious heart condition affecting connective tissue would require multiple surgeries across several years. That’s when her cardiac surgeon, Dr. Michael Chu, proposed a world-first –...

Talking to aging parents and other family members about dementia can be tricky and uncomfortable but the Alzheimer Society of BC is urging you to have that conversation. Ashley Sharma speaks with Global News Morning about how her family navigated her grandmother’s dementia diagnosis and Joti Sandhu of the Alzheimer Society of BC discusses the...

For those living with a dementia diagnosis, the world can feel isolating, and lonely. But, inside one Richmond Hill home, those living with dementia find comfort, routine, and community inside a small-home environment. A reminder that dementia, doesn’t erase connection. Lexy Benedict takes us inside.