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Provinces are relying on virtual doctors to keep smaller ERs open. Here’s how it works

Virtual doctors for real ERs Dr. Michael Ertel begins his evening shift in the emergency department at around 8 p.m.…

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Los Angeles wildfires and mental health toll: Celebs and therapists offer tips

\”Faith, family, friends, neighbors — lean on all of them to help you get through this,\” he said. \”It’s easy to…

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‘Zombie facts’ live on after black plastic and other studies get corrected or retracted

A recent study published in the journal Chemosphere brought attention to the presence of brominated fire retardants (BFR) in black…

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Nunavut to spend $3.3M to fund suicide and substance abuse prevention programs

The Nunavut government is urgently seeking proposals for suicide prevention initiatives and alcohol and drug prevention funding programs to combat…

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Sask. agrees to $40M rare drug plan with Ottawa to improve access, screening

Saskatchewan Government and Ottawa Agree on $40 Million Deal to Improve Access to Medication for Rare Diseases The Saskatchewan government…

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‘Rabbit fever’ cases have risen in US as CDC warns of zoonotic bacterial disease

Cases of tularemia, also known as “rabbit fever,” are on the rise in the U.S., according to a new report…

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Public health plans to cover primary care by nurse practitioners and midwives in 2026

Provincial and territorial health plans are set to undergo a significant change starting April 1, 2026, as non-physician health-care professionals…

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Words and game of Scrabble keep married couple in wedded bliss for decades

Graham and Helen Harding, a married couple in their 60s, have found a special connection through their shared love of…

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Autism Speaks is leaving Canada. Is that a good thing?

In a surprising turn of events, Autism Speaks has recently announced its decision to pull out of Canada by the…

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Diabetes, heart disease cases skyrocket — and scientists pinpoint one key reason

Millions of new cases of diabetes and heart disease every year are linked to sugary drinks, according to a recent…

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