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These are the three shoes we will be wearing for marathon training
It's the start of your marathon training, and here is everything you need, from the best running shoes to a home treadmill
Diagnostic dilemma: Orgasm involving a kitchen whisk likely triggered person's fatal aneurysm
Doctors report an analysis of a woman's fatal aneurysm, pinpointing its likely causes after her death.
8-year-old with rare, fatal disease shows dramatic improvement on experimental treatment
A child with a rare genetic disease that affects mitochondria is the first person to receive a new experimental treatment for the potentially life-threatening condition.
Metformin may prevent severe morning sickness
Taking the diabetes drug metformin before pregnancy may reduce the risk of debilitating morning sickness by 70%, early data hint. But a clinical trial is still needed to confirm this...
Weight loss may 'rejuvenate' fat tissues, clearing away aged cells
Weight loss is known to improve health in obesity. A new study provides clues to how: by rejuvenating fat tissue and changing fat cells' metabolism.
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EU environment ministers test blood for 'forever chemicals'
EU environment and climate ministers meeting in Denmark on Thursday tested their blood for "forever chemicals" linked to serious health risks, in a bid to raise awareness about chemical pollution,...
Researchers discover new way cells protect themselves from damage
An international research team has uncovered a surprising way compartments within cells work together to defend themselves against oxidative stress, a finding that could shift how we understand age-associated conditions...
How Canada could boost disease surveillance to make up for U.S. health cuts
With measles outbreaks, avian influenza and syphilis and HIV on the rise, Canada needs to strengthen its disease surveillance systems as cuts to U.S. health institutions threaten access to crucial...
Toronto's proposed rat attack plan faces 1st hurdle
After years of patchwork response, Toronto's city manager has created a new plan to take on Toronto's growing rat problem. It's set to be scrutinized Wednesday at a city committee...
Serval owner says regulation and permitting for exotic cats is needed, not a full-on ban
Sonu De'cruze worries a ban would force breeders and owners "underground," and that these exotic cats won't receive proper care because owners will be afraid to take them to the...
How Canada could boost disease surveillance to make up for U.S. health cuts
With measles outbreaks, avian influenza and syphilis and HIV on the rise, Canada needs to strengthen its disease surveillance systems as cuts to U.S. health institutions threaten access to crucial...
Being my mom's medical proxy was heartbreaking, but I'd do it all over again
Lynn Paulin didn’t expect she’d be forced to make end-of-life medical decisions for her mom at just 32. But being there while her mom took her last breath allowed Paulin...
Jonathan Toews's healing journey: From long COVID back to the NHL
Researchers working on treatments and cures for long COVID are closely watching newly signed Winnipeg Jets forward Jonathan Toews's healing journey. Toews is returning to the NHL this coming season...
Sask. women 45+ can now self-refer for breast screening mammograms, but awareness, capacity issues continue
Dropping the screening age is something experts, advocates and survivors have been waiting a long time for. But they are worried the province is not doing enough to let women in...
Temporary housing unaffordable for organ transplant patients, say charities
Two charities that help organ transplant patients say it's time that provincial governments rethink the way they offer housing support for patients who must temporarily move to access treatment.
ER doctor challenges Alberta premier to come on shift, see patients wait in hallways
The head of emergency medicine for Alberta's doctors association is challenging Premier Danielle Smith to join him on shift to see the frustration of patients jammed for hours in hallways...
'Medical leadership crisis' identified by review into Regina hospital physician culture
The report revealed high levels of distrust between the Saskatchewan Health Authority and doctors, and an inability for positive changes to be made to address "numerous examples" of unprofessional conduct...
1 dead, over 40 sick as legionnaires' outbreak spreads in southeast London, Ont.
One person has died and over 40 people have become ill in a legionnaires' disease outbreak in London, Ont., says the Middlesex-London Health Unit. It's working with the province to...
My PTSD made me worried I would freeze in an emergency. Then my neighbour had a heart attack
Matthew Heneghan tried to minimize the stressors from his life after he was diagnosed with PTSD. That included giving up paramedic work. But when a neighbour was in need, instinct...
What to know about legionnaires' disease during the London, Ont., outbreak
Legionnaires' disease is in the headlines this week after public health officials in southwestern Ontario declared an outbreak.
Winnipeg family doctor accused of losing, mismanaging medical files in 'pig pen' clinic
A Winnipeg family physician is accused of mishandling, losing or delaying the transfer of medical files, sometimes resulting in delayed access to medical care.
Some Alberta hospitals triaging probable measles patients in vehicles
Some Alberta hospitals are triaging probable measles patients in their vehicles, as the province's outbreak continues to grow.
Trump stopped the global fight against HIV/AIDS in its tracks. Canada can help fix it
Until recently, the UN was on track to meet its target of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. But with the U.S. rapidly scaling back foreign aid...
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Medication Abortion Using Telehealth Is As Safe As In-Person Care, Study Finds
Researchers find that medication abortion provided at home with a Zoom or text link to a medical provider is extremely safe and effective