A disease once infamous among sailors is now re-emerging in developed countries: scurvy. In a recent case, a middle-aged Australian man was diagnosed with the […]
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Regular Consumption of Carbonated Drinks and Fruit Juices Associated with Higher Stroke Risk, Study Finds
New research from Galway University in Ireland, in collaboration with Hamilton’s McMaster University, raises concerns about the beverages people consume and their associated risks. The […]
Ontario Halts Wastewater Testing for COVID and Other Viruses: ‘Incredibly Disappointing
Ontario will officially end its COVID-19 wastewater surveillance program on Wednesday, a move some public health experts deem shortsighted. Dr. Fahad Razak, former scientific director […]
Ontario Extends Partnership with Shoppers Drug Mart to Provide Free Menstrual Products in Schools
The Ford government has announced a renewed multi-year agreement with Shoppers Drug Mart to provide free menstrual products in Ontario schools. The three-year deal, revealed […]
Increase in Tick-Borne Illnesses in Canada
The incidence of tick-borne illnesses in Canada is rising, with diseases that were once confined to the United States now spreading northward, and rare infections […]
Health Canada Issues Warning About Dosing Instruction Error in Naloxone Take-Home Kits
Health Canada has issued a warning regarding naloxone take-home kits (NTH kits) distributed by Canadian Hospital Specialties Ltd. These kits may contain incorrect dosing information […]