Opinions split on Alberta’s proposed gender identity, education policies: poll
The poll took a snapshot of Canadians' opinion about the gender identity-related policies proposed by Alberta's premier.
Canada
Feb 16
Danielle Smith believes Alberta UCP policies on trans youth are ‘supportive’
Alberta's premier stood behind her government's recently announced policies regarding transgender youth, gender-affirming care, sex education and parental notification.
Canada
Feb 1
Daylight saving can disrupt those living with dementia. Here’s how to help
For people living with Alzheimer's and dementia, daylight saving time can create disruptions in their daily routines, causing confusion and potentially worsening symptoms.
Health
Oct 29, 2023
Can ‘the pill’ affect mood? Why some women are ditching their birth control
Moodiness is one of the most common side effects reported by those taking the pill, and though the supporting evidence is mounting, scientific literature can’t confidently say why.
Lifestyle
Aug 25, 2023
Medical records should accurately identify LGBTQ2 Canadians: advocates
A report is calling for the addition of more fields on medical forms in all jurisdictions to capture the full diversity of sexual orientation and gender identity.
Canada
Jul 6, 2023
A care revolution: Inside Canada’s first dementia village
There are communities revolutionizing dementia care as we know it — allowing those living with dementia to roam freely and live their lives.
Canada
May 6, 2023
Are female blood donors riskier than men? A new study challenges past fears
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine is challenging long-held assumptions that blood donations from women carried a higher risk of death for recipients.
Canada
Apr 12, 2023
Saskatchewan Human Right Commission highlights discrimination in medical education
The commission gathered information regarding discrimination in the health sector that started in November 2021 with conversations with stakeholders.
Health
Mar 30, 2023
Saskatchewan man calls for changes in organ donations for gay men after late husband’s tissues disqualified
Belcourt said SHA informed him his late husband Merrill Donkin was a great candidate for tissue donations. An hour later, Belcourt was informed Donkin's tissues were disqualified.
Health
Dec 4, 2022
Ontario researchers find how some COVID-19 vaccines can trigger blood clots
A group of McMaster University researchers has discovered how certain COVID-19 vaccines can trigger a rare, but sometimes fatal blood-clotting reaction in some recipients.
Health
Jul 8, 2021
Systemic biases allow gender pay gap to persist in Canadian medicine, study says
The study's authors used publicly available data to examine the relationship between the proportion of women in a specialty and average earnings across Canada.
Canada
Aug 31, 2020
Medical research gets unit
Medical researchers in Saskatchewan will have more opportunities to conduct studies in the province with the creation of a special unit at Saskatoon City Hospital.
Mar 14, 2011
For Walmart, courting today’s shoppers comes with bigger costs
Faced with increasingly demanding shoppers, world's biggest retailer is being forced to invest more in order to drive sales growth forward.
Consumer
Aug 18, 2015
U of C study shows positive support around breastfeeding reduces post-partum depression
According to new research, most new moms will encounter difficulties with breastfeeding, but positive advice can go a long way in avoiding postpartum depression.
Health
Apr 26, 2016
EXCLUSIVE: Doctors, scientists warn feds plan quiet cut to drug-trial funding
Doctors and scientists say Ottawa has quietly decided to cut funding for some major drug trials, eliminating a critical safeguard for Canadians’ health.
Canada
Aug 18, 2014
LGBTQ2 community sees gaps in health care services, calls for proper training
Many health care providers lack a basic understanding of how to best serve the LGBTQ2S community, advocates say.
Health
Feb 12, 2020
Full text of President Obama’s State of the Union address
Text of President Barack Obama's State of the Union address, as provided by the White House.
Politics
Jan 29, 2014
How does 3D printing work?
From incredible stories of successful body-part transplants, to controversy surrounding easy access to weapons online, 3D printing is the latest technology craze.
Tech
May 27, 2013
Full text: Throne Speech 2013
The full text of the 2013 throne speech, delivered by Gov. Gen. David Johnston Wednesday.
Canada
Oct 16, 2013
Ottawa and provinces to spend $16.1M on health research in the Maritimes
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos says in order to provide Canadians with high-quality health care, the government needs research evidence to show what works.
Canada
Mar 17, 2022