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Mpox is now a global public health emergency. Do I need to worry?

The declaration of mpox as a public health emergency of international concern following years of precautions against COVID-19 has many…

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Politics

Veterans’ families need legislated access to mental health services, watchdog says

More than three years have passed since Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) agreed to ease up restrictions on access to mental health…

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Nova Scotia

Health app gains users with records expansion, Nova Scotians ages 50-80 biggest users

An app billed as a “one-stop shop” for accessing health records and booking appointments has been most popular among Nova Scotians ages 50…

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Tech

Gaming in moderation linked to better mental health: Study

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Canada

Inquest for First Nation woman yields 42 recommendations to improve remote health care

Jordan Quequish says he’s always protected his sisters. As he closed the inquest into the death of his youngest sister,…

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Nova Scotia

Nova Scotians with private health insurance encouraged to check if they need referral notes

Nova Scotians are being encouraged to check their private health insurance to see if a note from a doctor or…

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Health

New research centre in Kingston looks to answer key questions about psychedelics in health care

Canadians have seen a lot of hopeful headlines about psychedelics in recent years, as evidence indicating they can help people suffering…

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Health

WHO names mpox a global health emergency for second time as virus surges in Africa

Health·Breaking The World Health Organization (WHO) has named mpox a public health emergency of international concern for the second time, on…

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Politics

Quebec to replace directive on language in health care after original sparked confusion

French Language Minister Jean-François Roberge says his ministry will produce new documents to ensure a directive on the use of language…

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Health

Growing mpox ‘crisis’ prompts Africa to declare first-ever public health emergency

As cases of mpox skyrocket in Africa, health officials there have declared the continent’s first-ever public health emergency as a…

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