Research suggests binge drinking among youth, and women in particular, may be on the rise, with a recent study indicating a spike in emergency room visits related to alcohol issues by those groups. Continue reading →

A national doctors’ group is raising concerns about the Ontario government’s move to allow employers to require workers to provide a doctor’s note to explain even minor illnesses, such as the common cold. Continue reading →

A new study from the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) released on Wednesday reveals a growing number of physicians are feeling symptoms of burnout and depression. Continue reading →

The Canadian Medical Association says it has resigned from the World Medical Association, accusing the international group’s incoming president of plagiarizing his inaugural speech. Continue reading →

Dr. Gigi Osler, the new head of the Canadian Medical Association, speaks about priorities for health care in Canada. Continue reading →

The study tracked adults in Ontario who went to hospital because of a motorcycle or automobile crash from 2007 through 2013. Continue reading →

Dr. Laurent Marcoux, president of the Canadian Medical Association, speaks about the growing need for a national strategy to address long-term care. Continue reading →

Physicians could lose $20,000 to $30,000 a year once the changes are legislated, an issue that doctors say could discourage physicians from setting up shop in Nova Scotia. Continue reading →