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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.

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.

WATCH: News of quarterback Anton Amundrud being diagnosed with lymphoma has rocked the University of Saskatchewan Huskies, as they prepare to play for their teammate in the 2025 Mitchell Bowl.

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.

What’s been revealed from a new batch of Jeffrey Epstein files, and how it relates to U.S. President Donald Trump and former prince Andrew. An Alberta separatist group takes another step towards getting its independence referendum question to a vote. The Ontario program helping families get an autism diagnosis quicker. Plus, why a Japanese woman...

What stared as a pop in the back has led to a painful saga for one New Brunswick man. He fought to get a diagnosis, and then to find a surgeon willing to operate. As Anna Mandin reports, he eventually went to the United States for treatment at a heavy cost.

Society president Christinea Walker explains what Rett Syndrome is and how the organization families dealing with a diagnosis.

The number of prostate cancer cases diagnosed at stage four is on the rise compared to a decade ago, according to a new study published in the Journal of Current Oncology. Authors of the study found this may be linked to official recommendations against using the prostate-specific-antigen test. Katherine Ward has this story and more...

Speeding and collisions have increased in Edmonton since the province changed photo radar rules, prompting the city to explore more safety enforcement. An Edmonton-area wheelchair basketball program has its chairs and trailer stolen. A million dollar Royal Canadian Legion donation will support PTSD and mental health research at the University of Alberta. An Edmonton firefighter...

It is estimated that up to 30 percent of Canadians live with diabetes or prediabetes. That includes both patients that are diagnosed and not yet diagnosed. London Drugs pharmacist Lisa Gill discusses how early detection and ongoing management can make a huge difference for patients.

A Nova Scotia woman with a rare form of cancer is hoping her terminal diagnosis can make change. She says if wait times for the gynecological care she needed weren’t so long, her situation may be different. Ella MacDonald reports.

Women’s healthcare is notoriously under researched and underfunded. The IWK Foundation released a survey this year aiming to put women’s experiences and health outcomes at the centre of future planning. But many Maritime women have little faith in a system they say is already failing them. Ella MacDonald has the first in our new series:...

Registered psychologist and Able Clinic director Glen Davies speaks about the process for assessments and diagnosis or autism and how Variety supports families going through the process.

New statistics show tens of thousands of Manitobans are facing months-long delays for specialists and diagnostic tests, while ER wait times spike to over 13 hours. The province says relief is on the way through new clinics and staffing. Hersh Singh reports.

The COVID-19 vaccine can help protect pregnant people from getting severely ill or giving birth prematurely according to a new study. Researchers working with the University of British Columbia analyzed the health records of nearly 20,000 pregnant individuals diagnosed with COVID. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Dec. 16, 2025. 

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been sharing stories from people’s experiences with cancer, and this morning, we’re getting a different view. Canadian Cancer Society-funded researcher, Dr. April Khademi, joins us with more on how AI is changing cancer care in 2026 and making diagnoses faster and treatments more precise.

Sad news coming out of Hollywood today as we announce that D’Angelo has passed away at the age of 51, after a pancreatic cancer diagnosis. The Grammy Award-winning singer was known for genre-blending R&B with other types of music, including hip-hop and jazz. In other news: A special homage took place on Dancing with the...

Sophie Kinsella, the author behind the hit novel ‘Confessions of a Shopaholic’ and a series of best-selling sequels, has passed away at age 55. Kinsella announced in April 2024 that she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.

Karissa Nakakumi who was diagnosed with autism at a young age has been selected as the artist to design the Vancouver Canucks special logo to celebrate the first ever Filipino Heritage Night.