Alberta scientists band together to shift climate change focus to health impacts
Bodies and minds are just as affected by climate change as sea ice and forests, says University of Alberta scientist Sherilee Harper.
Canada
Mar 24
Norovirus cases spiking in U.S. What about Canada?
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.
Health
Mar 28
Measles virus possibly circulating in Quebec, health officials say
The public health agency sent a notice warning that the person from Laval had visited two medical facilities in Montreal, including the Sainte-Justine children's hospital.
Health
Mar 1
Health minister ‘deeply concerned’ about rise of measles cases in Canada
As measles continues its slow spread across communities in the country, health officials are urging Canadians to stay vigilant and keep their vaccinations up-to-date.
Health
Mar 4
Paul Alexander, who lived in iron lung for more than 70 years, dies at 78
Paul Alexander, who was also known online as 'Iron Lung Man,' spent seven decades living in an iron lung after contracting polio when he was a child in the 1950s.
Trending
Mar 13
Canada’s top doctor urges measles vaccination before travelling as cases rise
Amid the global escalation of measles cases, Canadian health officials are issuing a warning about the potential surge in imported cases.
Health
Feb 23
As syphilis cases spike, Ottawa vows more funds in STI strategy reset
Ottawa is dedicating $1.45 million to go towards community-based organizations to create and deliver resources and activities to raise awareness around syphilis.
Canada
Feb 27
Canada experiencing ‘alarming increase’ in syphilis cases, top doctor says
Canada is witnessing a troubling surge in syphilis cases, with numbers doubling over the past few years, prompting health officials to sound the alarm.
Health
Feb 14
COVID-19 still lacks ‘seasonality’ 4 years later, Tam warns
As cold and flu season unfolds in Canada, a noticeable uptick in COVID-19 cases is also happening across many provinces, most notably in Ontario and Quebec.
Health
Dec 21, 2023
COVID is spiking in parts of Canada. What does this mean for holiday festivities?
Holiday joy means potentially spreading the cold, flu, and COVID-19. And health experts caution Canadians to stay vigilant amid the festivities.
Health
Dec 19, 2023
Canadian wildfire smoke exposure up 220% over last 2 decades: report
Canadians’ personal exposure to wildfire smoke is up 220 per cent over the last two decades, data from the 2023 Report of the Lancet Countdown reveals.
Canada
Nov 15, 2023
Some Albertans and experts worried about public health restructuring, fear privatization
On Wednesday, Premier Danielle Smith announced sweeping changes to dismantle AHS, reducing it to one of four new service delivery organizations.
Health
Nov 8, 2023
Pfizer’s updated COVID vaccine approved by Health Canada
The vaccine approval coincides with the emergence of two new COVID-19 variants within the country, and experts are warning about continued vigilance in public health measures.
Health
Sep 28, 2023
Flu, COVID fall boosters coming to Alberta in mid-October
Doses can start going into arms on Oct. 16 and the province will open fall appointments in the online booking portal for AHS clinics or pharmacies on Oct. 10.
Canada
Sep 28, 2023
New COVID shot provides ‘boost in protection’ against new variants: doctors
Public health officials say the number of COVID-19 infections is climbing again -- just in time for respiratory virus season in the fall and winter.
Health
Sep 22, 2023
Get ready for significant COVID, flu fall vaccine campaign, B.C. government says
On Tuesday, Health Canada gave the green light to a fall COVID-19 booster shot in hopes of bolstering the nation’s defence against the virus as the fall season approaches.
Health
Sep 12, 2023
Moderna’s updated COVID vaccine targeting XBB.1.5 approved in Canada
Health Canada has authorized the Moderna COVID-19 booster shot, with the aim of strengthening people's protection against the virus for the fall.
Health
Sep 12, 2023
Do you need a COVID booster this fall? Here’s what NACI recommends
NACI is recommending Canadians get another COVID-19 booster for the fall if it has been at least six months since their last vaccine shot or since they were last infected.
Canada
Jul 11, 2023
Rising number of wildfires trigger poor air quality warnings in Ontario, Quebec
The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre reported 465 active fires burning across the country, including 240 that are out of control.
Canada
Jun 25, 2023
Wildfires could compound strain on already burdened ERs, officials warn
As Canada grapples with the intensifying threat of wildfires, an already overburdened emergency room system may be faced with an influx of patients seeking medical care.
Canada
Jun 19, 2023