illnesses

Nova Scotia

N.S. women with chronic illnesses say court decision, premier’s promise could change lives

Two Nova Scotia women with chronic health conditions, Crystal Ellingsen and Jennifer Brady, are still processing the implications of a…

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Canada

Scrap sick notes for minor illnesses like colds, says CMA

The Canadian Medical Association wants governments to scrap sick note requirements for employees with minor sniffles, stomach aches or other short-term…

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Nova Scotia

N.S. labour code changes to include up to 6 months leave for serious illnesses

Nova Scotians who have a serious illness and need to take time off work will have their jobs protected for at least…

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Health

Tick-spread illnesses are on the rise in Canada. Are surveillance, awareness efforts keeping up?

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

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Lifestyle

What illnesses can be passed from pets to humans?

Health officials in Alaska recently reported the first known human death from a virus called Alaskapox. The man, who died in January,…

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Health

It’s not just COVID anymore, or a triple-demic. Welcome to the ‘new norm’ of seasonal illnesses

It’s another busy fall in Canadian hospitals, with emergency department closures, long wait times, and ongoing staff shortages all making…

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Health

Why insect-transmitted illnesses are emerging threats in Canada and beyond

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

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