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Why dangerous bird flu is spreading faster and farther than first thought in U.S. cattle
While American officials are ramping up testing to keep sick cows from being moved between states, scientists say we’re already several steps behind the spread of a disease that could pose a major threat to human health.
'Motion is lotion': Experts encourage movement to aid injury recovery
Experts suggest almost anyone recovering from an injury should engage in lower-impact physical exercise, encouraging a “motion is lotion” approach to emphasize the need to keep the body moving if possible.
Reduce salmonella in certain frozen chicken products: USDA to producers
U.S. Department of Agriculture aims to protect consumers from salmonella in raw breaded stuffed chicken products.
British Columbia to recriminalize use of drugs in public spaces
Province says people who don't pose threat to public safety will not be charged for mere possession.
Social media hurts girls' mental health and education potential, says UNESCO report
Girls around the world tend to spend more time on social media than boys and it's hurting their mental health, says a new report from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Ottawa says pharmacare is coming — here's what you need to know
The federal government’s budget is setting aside $1.5 billion to implement pharmacare – a major financial commitment with the potential to have a wide-ranging impact on the country’s health-care system.
What are microplastics doing to human health? Scientists work to connect the dots
People unknowingly ingest microplastics from what we eat, drink and breathe. Some scientists fear exposure to microplastics could increase vulnerability to heart disease, cancer and other illnesses. While possible links between microplastics and disease are not definitive, researchers are exploring some concerning hints.
Some Quebec hospitals are freeing up beds with virtual health care
A new virtual care project launched at a handful of Quebec hospitals allows patients to return home early while being monitored remotely through smart devices.
New payment model will see Alberta's nurse practitioners make 80% what family doctors make
The Alberta government has launched a new payment model it says will allow nurse practitioners to set up their own practices, or work within pre-existing clinics, and get paid directly by the government.
Makeshift slaughterhouse in a residential garage points to growing concerns about illicit meat sales
Alberta authorities are investigating several cases of illicit meat slaughter and sale. That's leading to concerns about food safety.
Canadian health-care professionals urged to share climate disaster mitigation information
After last summer's heat waves, deadly floods and record-breaking wildfires, some scientists are urging Canadian health professionals to help their patients better prepare for climate change-related extreme weather and natural disasters.
No more foam parties without meeting conditions, health unit tells nightclub
Stages Nightclub in Kingston, Ont., must meet a list of specific conditions if it wants to host another foam party, following an investigation by public health officials into several cases of eye irritation.
Ontario scrapping sick notes to cut down on doctors' paperwork
Ontario says it will force employers to scrap requirements for sick notes as part of an effort to cut down on paperwork for family physicians.
Pasteurized milk includes remnants of H5N1 bird flu, U.S. officials say
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says that it has found bird flu virus particles in some samples of pasteurized milk.
Province determines more than 40 medical clinics advertising membership fees
Alberta's health ministry has determined that more than 40 medical clinics in the province are advertising membership fees for services, nearly a year after one such plan landed a Calgary clinic in hot water.
You've been notified by a hospital that your information was stolen. Now what?
Hundreds of thousands of people in southwestern Ontario have started receiving letters from one or more hospitals in the region, notifying them that their information was likely stolen following a cyberattack last year.
Canadian doctors are using 'outdated' guidelines to screen for cancer, experts warn
Family doctors use national guidelines to decide whether and when to send their patients for routine cancer screenings — but experts say Canadians' lives are at risk because those guidelines use old data, lack expert advice, and are updated too infrequently.
Mammograms are routine. For people who use wheelchairs, they're anything but
A Quebec advocacy group for people with disabilities called 94 Quebec clinics that offer mammograms. Nearly half told them they couldn't accommodate people using wheelchairs.
How this med school is trying solve the family doctor shortage
Canada is losing its family physicians to burnout and it’s creating a primary care crisis. Can a new program that prioritizes family doctor recruits help solve the shortage? The National's Nick Purdon gets special access to Queen's University and Lakeridge Health’s medical school program to see how it is preparing preparing students for the realities they’ll face on the job.
Fewer medical school graduates choosing family medicine, Ontario doctors warn
An organization that represents Ontario doctors is expressing concern about what it says is a declining number of medical school students choosing family medicine.