Health

N.S. losing out on health transfers as private medical imaging grows

Susan Hart was tired of waiting. After injuring her knee last March, she was in pain and unable to fully…

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Smudging space, Indigenous identity built in to new hospital in northern B.C.

The new Fort St. James hospital, located about 160 kilometres northwest of Prince George, is making strides in cultural inclusivity…

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Aging seniors and assisted living: 3 signs it may be time to make a move

As our parents age, the question of when to provide living support becomes more pressing. Dr. Macie P. Smith, a…

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Doctors propose new definitions of obesity that would move away from BMI

In a significant move, major medical groups are advocating for a shift in how doctors diagnose obesity. A report published…

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Resort staff pressured ill guests to sign NDAs during Cancun vacation, say Sask. families

Two Saskatchewan families have come forward to share their harrowing experiences at a resort in Mexico, where they felt more…

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With clock ticking, future of Liberals’ dental and pharmacare programs uncertain

As the federal election looms just months away, the fate of two of the Liberal government’s major social programs —…

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Catherine, Princess of Wales, says her cancer is in remission

Catherine, the Princess of Wales, expressed her relief on Tuesday as she announced that she was in remission after battling…

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Dementia risk has spiked for people 55 and older, new study finds

Dementia cases in the United States are projected to double by 2060, with an estimated one million people being diagnosed…

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Sleep techniques could help erase bad memories, study finds

Sleep has long been known to have a multitude of physical and mental health benefits. From improving memory and focus…

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What’s different, and worse, about the smoke from the L.A. fires

Los Angeles is no stranger to poor air quality, but the recent fires scorching the area are causing a new…

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