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Nova Scotia

IWK Health Centre seeing uptick in walking pneumonia cases this year

The IWK Health Centre in Halifax has reported a significant increase in cases of Mycoplasma pneumoniae, commonly known as walking…

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Health

Mental health campaigners say men need help — and the courage to ask for it

Men and mental health have long been a topic surrounded by stigma and silence. In a recent panel discussion on…

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Health

Canadian health plans, pharma firm agree on terms to fund costly prostate cancer treatment

An organization representing Canada’s public drug plans has reached a breakthrough deal with a pharmaceutical company regarding a cutting-edge treatment…

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Health

Possible measles exposure at Pearson airport on Dec. 8, Toronto Public Health warns

Toronto Public Health Warns of Possible Measles Exposure on Flight from Dubai Toronto Public Health (TPH) has issued a warning…

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Health

Cancer kills more firefighters than fire. Changes to health coverage in Sask. are offering more support

Firefighters in Saskatchewan have long been advocating for better cancer coverage, and their efforts have finally paid off with the…

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Canada

Public health investigating ALS cases in Eastern Townships

The Eastern Townships public health authorities have recently initiated an investigation into cases of Lou Gehrig’s disease in the region.…

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Tech

Half a million patients’ personal info stolen in massive health care data breach

Data breaches are a common occurrence in today’s digital age, but when it comes to health care institutions, the stakes…

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Health

Alberta health authority rejected $240K proposal to resolve orthopedic surgery disruption, documents show

deteriorating, which could ultimately lead to more costly and complicated procedures in the future. It also impacts patients’ quality of…

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US Election 2024

Health scares and violent threats highlight vulnerabilities for lawmakers

In recent days, a series of unrelated events have highlighted the vulnerabilities of Members of Congress, reminding everyone that they…

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Health

Study finds longer periods of poor health toward end of life

Living longer doesn’t always mean living healthier, as a recent study published in JAMA Network Open has revealed. The study…

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