Health

Five years on, Chinese Canadians recall ridicule and racism over pandemic precautions

In early 2020, Lili Wu was already "armed to the teeth" whenever she ventured to public places near her home in Port Coquitlam, B.C. — face mask, sanitizer, protective eyewear and gloves. It was more...

Alberta long-term care homes see spike in abuse, report says

Conditions in Alberta senior and long-term care homes are getting worse, not better, according to government statistics which show a spike in reports of abuse. The latest report from the province's...
'New Year, New You': Debunking the myth of January reinvention

We've officially passed what's known as "Quitter's Day," the second Friday in January where people generally abandon their new year's resolutions.   If you're feeling down because you've swapped the...
FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods

U.S. regulators on Wednesday banned the dye called Red 3 from the nation’s food supply, nearly 35 years after it was barred from cosmetics because of potential cancer risk. Food and Drug...
Provincial health plans to cover primary care by nurse practitioners: health minister

Federal Health Minister Mark Holland says provincial and territorial health plans will cover primary care provided by nurse practitioners, pharmacists and midwives. Holland says regulated health-care...
Making any New Year's resolutions? Here are some tips to help make them stick

LONDON (AP) — As the new year dawns, so too does the opportunity for change. Experts say January can be a good time to reflect on self-improvement, but acknowledge it takes work to make...
Itchy eyes and runny noses? You may be experiencing allergies this holiday season

Health experts say the holiday season can be an unexpected trigger for allergies, as many experience runny noses and scratchy throats, which often leads to people confusing the symptoms with other illnesses. Cleveland...
Mother and baby plush toys recalled due to choking hazard

Heath Canada has issued a nationwide recall notice for a pair of mother and baby plush animal toys that were sold under the brand Chantia Sales. The national health department says the stuffed animals...
Confirmed Calgary measles case was in public while infectious: AHS

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is out with a warning about a person with measles who was in several public places in Calgary while infectious. AHS says the person likely became infected outside of Canada,...
Creditors approve proposed $32.5B deal with tobacco giants today: lawyer

A proposed deal that would see three tobacco giants pay out billions to provinces and territories, as well as smokers across Canada, has been approved by the companies' creditors, a lawyer representing...