CBC: Health

Thursday th 6th of December 2018

Despite concerns, opioids remain legitimate pain medications, says Health Canada - 21:00

Former firefighter pushes for stronger carbon monoxide laws across Canada after multiple poisonings - 20:00

Why hazing continues despite physical and mental health consequences - 20:00

Couple charged in child's death want millions from Alberta government for their defence - 20:00

Alberta boy with thyroid cancer runs, plays after taking U.S.-approved drug - 17:10

Liberals drop contentious anti-abortion test for summer jobs funding - 15:40

India's polluted air claimed 1.24 million lives last year, study says - 12:10

Wednesday th 5th of December 2018

New report calls for 'urgent action' over mercury poisoning of Grassy Narrows youth, mothers - 16:20

Talcum powder may be associated with respiratory illness and possibly ovarian cancer, Health Canada warns - 14:00

Cutting global air pollution could save a million lives a year by 2050, WHO says - 12:10

Tuesday th 4th of December 2018

Healthy baby born to woman following uterus transplant from deceased donor - 20:30

Is Ontario's patient ombudsman next on the Ford government chopping block? - 11:50

Your grocery bill could rise 3.5% in 2019 due to soaring vegetable prices, study predicts - 06:11

Don't use rapid tests to rule out strep throat, many pharmacists directed - 04:30

Monday th 3rd of December 2018

Software glitch may have delayed medical results for hundreds of patients - 16:50

White House claim on fentanyl from China misses the mark - 16:50

Rampant student vaping leads B.C. high school to lock up bathrooms - 16:20

NL seniors restrained in long-term care twice the national average: Report - 16:20

How a Vanilla Ice song helped one P.E.I. couple 'savour each and every moment' - 12:50

Measles threat looms in Philippines as trust in vaccines declines - 12:50

Sunday th 2nd of December 2018

From at-home orthodontics to coconut-flavoured floss: Meet the startups disrupting the dental industry - 04:30

Feeling 'sliced up inside': Birth control implant Essure led to pain, serious problems for some women - 04:30

Saturday th 1st of December 2018

Is there a way to keep E. coli out of romaine lettuce? - 09:30

CBC News's joint investigation into the sometimes murky world of medical devices - 04:10

Friday th 30th of November 2018

'We can get you to the beach the next day': Breast implant marketing plays on insecurities, minimizes risks - 19:30

Scientists fear backlash from gene-edited babies claim could jeopardize research - 13:00

U.S. help urged near Ebola outbreak epicentre but security questions remain - 11:00

Thursday th 29th of November 2018

Deadly Ebola outbreak in Congo now 2nd largest in history - 19:10

Health minister vows to strengthen oversight of medical devices after investigation reveals problems - 16:20

Research links rare cancer to breast implants, but Health Canada says no safety advisory is needed - 14:30

B.C. man first person convicted for sale of so-called miracle tonic - 11:34

Wednesday th 28th of November 2018

Chinese scientist 'proud' of gene-edited babies claim amid controversy - 04:30

Why many Canadians face long waits or big bills to have painful medical devices removed - 04:30

Tuesday th 27th of November 2018

Consumption of human placenta products poses risk to moms, babies: Health Canada - 15:30

Home-care shortage stranding patients in hospital - 10:50

Financial support for organ donors lacking, Ottawa family finds - 10:20

Food agency taking steps to prevent entry of lettuce suspected in E. coli cases - 09:00

More than 3,000 veterans waited over a year for Ottawa to process disability claims - 04:20

Insulin pumps linked to more reports of injury and death than any other medical device, records show - 04:20

Monday th 26th of November 2018

U.S. officials think they've traced the source of the lettuce involved in latest E. coli outbreak - 23:00

Manitoba paramedics first in Canada to offer new medication for meth users - 14:30

Biocell textured breast implants under scrutiny as women complain of pain - 12:20

Sunday th 25th of November 2018

'We're guinea pigs': Canada's oversight process for implanted medical devices stuns suffering patients - 12:10

Saturday th 24th of November 2018

Canada has found the key to lowering drug prices, but it won't be used anytime soon - 09:30

Friday th 23rd of November 2018

Romaine lettuce contaminated with E. coli likely from California, FDA head says - 14:20

'An incredible window into the brain': New treatments target severe depression - 04:20

Thursday th 22nd of November 2018

TRC heard concerns about coerced sterilization of Indigenous women, says Murray Sinclair - 19:10

Igloolik children covered in sores because of black mould in public housing unit - 12:10

Head of Nova Scotia's ambulance service sounds alarm over own system - 11:40

Wednesday th 21st of November 2018

New Brunswick joins provinces affected by E. coli linked to romaine lettuce - 18:40