Health

Alberta to build two involuntary treatment centres for addictions in Edmonton and Calgary

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced plans to allocate $180 million over the next three years towards the construction of…

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They came to Canada to escape political instability in Iran. Now, Quebec is denying them health coverage

…rules to allow post-graduate work permit holders to access health care coverage, but Quebec did not follow suit. Chen suggests…

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‘Do the right thing’: Grassy Narrows First Nation demands action on mercury pollution ahead of Ontario vote

Judy DaSilva, an elder, grandmother, and environmental health co-ordinator for Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum Anishinabek, also known as Grassy Narrows First Nation,…

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As home-care needs grow, what are Ontario’s major parties offering?

Navigating the complexities of caring for a loved one with dementia during the COVID-19 pandemic can be overwhelming. This was…

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Medical officials in Gaza sound the alarm after 6 infants die from cold weather

Over the past two weeks, at least six infants have tragically lost their lives in the Gaza Strip due to…

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Doctor gives update on Pope Francis’ health status and prognosis

Pope Francis’ health has been a topic of concern for many, given his history of medical issues, including respiratory infections…

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LED face masks are everywhere. But do they actually work, or are they anti-aging snake oil?

The quest for younger, smoother skin has led many to try out a variety of unconventional and sometimes downright bizarre…

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Drugs that reduce dementia risk — and others that increase it

A recent study conducted by the universities of Cambridge and Exeter has revealed that some medications may have the unintended…

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Off-road vehicles not safe for youngest Canadians, pediatric society says

The Canadian Paediatric Society is urging for stricter regulations and safety measures to protect children who ride off-road vehicles, such…

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LaGrange orders rule change to lock in Andre Tremblay as AHS interim CEO

The recent shakeup at Alberta Health Services (AHS) has raised eyebrows and concerns about the concentration of power in the…

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