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Ottawa will not challenge Quebec’s law allowing advance requests for MAID

Federal Health Minister Mark Holland says Ottawa will not be contesting Quebec’s law that allows advance requests for medical assistance in…

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With breast self-exam fallen from favour, how can women reduce their risk of breast cancer?

The Dose19:22What can I do to reduce my risk of breast cancer? For years, physicians recommended women perform monthly self-examinations…

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Alberta doctor sounds alarm after 7 patients contract infection from organ transplants

A disease that is more commonly associated with the trenches of the First World War, and can sometimes be found…

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More adults think they have ADHD. But many are struggling to get diagnosed

This story is part of CBC Health’s Second Opinion, a weekly analysis of health and medical science news emailed to…

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Alberta pharmacists face fee rollbacks as demand grows and budget soars

Pharmacists are pushing back against the Alberta government’s plan to cut some of their fees, warning the move could lead…

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E. coli contamination of veggies harder to control than beef, experts say

Moves by major U.S. fast-food chains to temporarily pull fresh onions off their menus on Thursday, after the vegetable was…

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Ontario to effectively bar international students from medical schools starting in 2026

The Ontario government will effectively bar international students from attending medical schools beginning in the fall of 2026, while also covering tuition…

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Safety concerns affect not just bottom line, but mental health for Manitoba business owners: CFIB

More than half of Manitoba businesses who took part in a recent survey say they’ve been affected by community safety…

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INEOS says Ontario plant at centre of government orders to reduce toxic emissions to shut earlier than planned

A southwestern Ontario chemical plant under government orders to reduce emissions in the wake of health complaints by members of…

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Quebec moves ahead with allowing advanced requests for assisted dying

Quebec is going ahead with its plan to authorize early requests for medical assistance in dying, despite concerns raised by…

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