Health

Doctors say they stand in support of Vitalité Health Network’s use of travel nurses

Physicians at two New Brunswick hospitals are defending the Vitalité Health Network’s leadership team, and its CEO, on the use of…

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Uterine fibroids can be debilitating. Treatments offer hope for less pain, faster recovery

They can be as small as a grape or as large as a cantaloupe, and in some cases even bigger.…

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Inuit honour family who never came home after travelling south for tuberculosis treatment

WARNING: This article contains details of abuse. With a stifled sob, Mary Tuktudjuk says she’s spent all of her life…

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Study suggests hundreds of Quebec deaths each year are related to heat

A new study from Quebec’s Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) suggests that heat is responsible for 470 deaths per…

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Should social media come with a health warning, like cigarettes? Experts say it’s a start

The Current24:12Should social media come with a warning label? The U.S. surgeon general has called for social media platforms to…

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Watch out for fake versions of popular weight-loss drugs, WHO says

The World Health Organization and drug maker Eli Lilly and Co. are warning people to be wary of fake versions…

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Cancer community slams ‘appalling ignorance’ of people commenting on Catherine’s appearance

When Catherine, Princess of Wales, smiled at the crowds at Trooping the Colour last weekend, her first public appearance since December, the…

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Program that pairs nurses with RCMP on mental health calls making an impact in Fort McMurray

A program in Fort McMurray that pairs police officers with nurses to help people experiencing mental health crises has expanded…

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Heat waves linked to higher mortality rates, especially in cities with more renters

As heat warnings spread across North America this week, new Canadian research is shedding light on the health risks from…

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TTC worker hailed as ‘guardian angel’ for saving woman’s life

When Michele-Marie Beer was trembling, dizzy on a Toronto streetcar, she never imagined the driver might save her life. But…

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