Mike Tyson's Super Bowl commercial for MAHA Center faces backlash for its fat-shaming language and oversimplified anti-processed food message. Experts warn it reinforces harmful diet culture narratives.
Montreal Public Health issues urgent warning about counterfeit 'Lean' cough syrup, which poses severe overdose and death risks due to unregulated ingredients.
Residents of a Regina senior living facility are demanding stronger security measures after a series of incidents, including one involving a harpoon, raised serious safety concerns.
Health Canada has approved OraSure's OraQuick oral HIV self-test kit, offering a non-invasive alternative to blood tests with results in 20 minutes.
Nova Scotia's healthcare system reports a substantial reduction in its physician waitlist, with nearly 1,000 fewer patients awaiting primary care access as of early 2026.
Mental health professionals reveal the most common errors people make in therapy sessions that slow their growth, from distraction to unrealistic expectations, and offer practical solutions.
Exercise provides numerous health benefits but often produces minimal weight loss. A sports medicine physician explains why focusing on fitness rather than the scale is key to long-term health.
An Edmonton realtor's personal story highlights the excellence of Alberta's healthcare system, praising medical professionals and calling for gratitude instead of criticism.
The UK's health regulatory agency has issued a new safety alert regarding GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic, warning about potential vision loss side effects.
A 27-year-old nursing student in Regina faces a challenging recovery after waking up paralyzed and unable to speak from a rare stroke, highlighting sudden health crises.
The Therapeutic Riding Association of Ottawa-Carleton provides transformative equine-assisted programs for individuals with disabilities, offering physical rehabilitation and community connection.
A major $1 million donation from Murray Auto Group brings the Bringing Hearts Home cardiac care campaign closer to its $30 million goal for Lethbridge healthcare infrastructure.
Montreal public health officials issue urgent warning about counterfeit cough syrup laced with potent opioids and benzodiazepines, linked to teen overdose death in Laval.
Tech giants Meta and Google are set to face a jury in a pivotal U.S. trial alleging their platforms contributed to addiction, marking a significant legal challenge for the industry.
Geneviève Biron, CEO of Santé Québec, announces the expansion of the Votre santé patient portal in the coming weeks, enhancing digital healthcare access for Quebec residents.
A landmark trial in Los Angeles alleges Meta and Google deliberately designed Instagram and YouTube to addict children's brains for profit, with severe mental health consequences.
New research reaffirms that introducing peanuts, fish, and eggs to infants early significantly lowers their likelihood of developing food allergies later in life.
Novo Nordisk has filed a lawsuit against Hims & Hers Health alleging patent infringement on semaglutide, escalating tensions between the companies after their partnership dissolved last year.
Health experts express alarm over potential measles super-spreader event following exposure at Manitoba's Ag Days in Brandon, highlighting public health risks.
Windsor Regional Hospital upholds its cherished Super Bowl tradition by gifting newborns with special football-themed cocoons, bringing festive joy to families.
Researchers at Calgary's Hotchkiss Brain Institute and Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre investigate niacin as a potential supplement to standard glioblastoma therapy.
A northern Ontario family is rallying around Chris Sluman as he confronts B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, an aggressive form of blood cancer, while receiving hospital treatment.
University of Calgary researchers report promising results using high-dose vitamin B3 to prevent glioblastoma recurrence, with 82% of trial participants showing no cancer progression.
Canadian Blood Services issues an urgent call for donors in Kitchener after severe winter weather forces collection cancellations, threatening local blood supply.
Horizon Health Network has finished extensive renovations at the Ridgewood Addiction and Mental Health campus in Saint John, enhancing facilities for patient care and treatment services in New Brunswick.
New research indicates that consuming caffeinated beverages might provide protective effects for brain function, potentially reducing risks of cognitive decline.
Canadian health authorities are empowering pharmacists to test and treat more conditions, like strep throat, to reduce physician workload and improve healthcare access nationwide.
Health Canada has issued a Canada-wide recall for MAR-Amlodipine 5 mg tablets after discovering some bottles contain the wrong drug, posing serious health risks including dangerously high blood pressure and organ damage.
Prince Edward Island pharmacists can now diagnose and treat strep throat, part of an expansion aimed at reducing physician workload and improving healthcare access.
Health Canada has announced a recall for specific lots of Midodrine and MAR-Amlodipine tablets used to treat low and high blood pressure. Patients are urged to verify their prescriptions immediately.