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'A great relief to know': Nunavummiut remember loved ones during visit to Charles Camsell Hospital
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. brought 49 Inuit from Nunavut's Kitikmeot region to the former Charles Camsell Hospital in Edmonton, where thousands of Inuit were sent to be treated for tuberculosis from...
Vaccination rates are slipping around the world. Canada isn't immune, says new study
The pandemic dealt a heavy blow to vaccination rates, with an estimated 15 million children missing routine shots between 2020 and 2023, said an author of the study published in...
U.S. vaccine panel rejects flu shots with a specific preservative, despite safety data
The Trump administration's new vaccine advisers on Thursday endorsed this fall's flu vaccinations for just about every American — but only if they use certain shots free of a preservative...
10 infants need protective medication after potential measles exposure, CPHO says
Prince Edward Island's Chief Public Health Office has now identified 10 infants who require medication to protect them against measles, related to two new infections confirmed on the Island.
Health minister confident deal will be reached to prevent mass resignations at St. Clare's
Newfoundland and Labrador’s health minister said she wasn’t fond of the approach, but she expects a deal is “imminent” with a team of doctors who threatened a mass resignation at...
Spate of drownings in Quebec prompts urgent calls for water safety, vigilance
Recreational and sport swimming are the leading causes of drowning in Quebec. And in half of those cases, the person was alone when it happened, according to the Quebec Lifesaving...
Following his own skin cancer diagnosis, this B.C. man is now working to keep others safe from UV rays
While Jake MacDonald now has a clean bill of health, he's launched a sun safe clothing business and is working to raise awareness about melanoma.
Doctors, writers and a UFC champion among 83 new appointments to the Order of Canada
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon has announced 83 appointments to the Order of Canada — a list that includes doctors, diplomats, athletes and authors. The list includes two new companions, 19...
How St. Michael's Hospital is trying to break the cycle of readmissions for homeless patients
The Navigator Program helps steer unhoused people through a health-care system that can be especially challenging for patients without a fixed address or means to advocate for themselves. The program...
San Francisco ties clean needle distribution for drug users to treatment, counseling
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie said the city's drug overdose crisis requires a bolder approach to getting illicit drug users off the streets and into treatment.
Turns out Adam Devine isn't dying from stiff person syndrome any time soon
Adam Devine had a devastating accident when he was a kid and is still dealing with the fallout. But a recent diagnosis of stiff person syndrome was off the mark.
Can a baby struggle with their mental health? How this hospital is helping L.A.'s youngest
A new baby at home can be a big transition for families, especially when sleep and bonding issues arise. This hospital is investing in baby mental health to help them...
Don't call it Pilates. Inside the exercise trend that's like 'if Pilates and bodybuilding had a baby'
About 50 SoCal studios currently license rights to use Lagree equipment, many of which are in Los Angeles. You might think it's harder that Pilates. But its creator, Sebastien Lagree,...
L.A. Circuit: The best places to exercise in the city
Want to perfect your crow pose? Or master the reformer? What about max out your lifting gains? Our Los Angeles exercise guides have you covered.
Michael Bolton reveals he has an incurable brain cancer and is facing 'a reality of mortality'
Michael Bolton has glioblastoma, a treatment-resistant and incurable cancer. The revelation comes 16 months after he had emergency surgery to remove a brain tumor.
Lopez: 7 million people have Alzheimer's. Why is the Trump administration derailing research?
Alzheimer's is the nation's seventh-leading cause of death. How can a deeper understanding of a set of unremittingly cruel brain diseases not be a priority?
3 Doors Down singer Brad Arnold diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer, cancels tour: 'I have no fear'
Brad Arnold, the lead singer of 3 Doors Down, announced that the American rock band's summer tour would be canceled for a heartbreaking reason — he has been diagnosed with...
More Californians now get therapy via a video screen or phone than through in-person sessions
The number of Californians getting therapy via telemedicine has outpaced the number meeting with therapists in person. It marks a profound shift in the way mental healthcare is delivered.
'Now is not the time': Trump cuts to L.A. overdose prevention efforts alarm experts
Fatal opioid overdoses in the state are receding, but doctors and L.A. County officials warn measures credited with turning the tide are in jeopardy amid federal funding cuts.
Contributor: AmeriCorps volunteers were making America healthy again. Until Trump fired them
Ten volunteers at my community health clinic in Richmond, Calif., transformed lives every day, at virtually no cost.
Biden is diagnosed with 'aggressive' form of prostate cancer
Former President Biden's office says he has been diagnosed with 'an aggressive form' of prostate cancer.
Scott Adams reveals he has metastatic prostate cancer, the same as Biden: '100% not curable'
'Dilbert' cartoonist Scott Adams has metastatic prostate cancer similar to what President Biden just announced. He alluded to using California aid-in-dying law.
Cancer diagnosis and a new book fuel questions about Biden's decision to run in 2024
Former President Biden's diagnosis has divided medical experts over the likely progression of his prostate cancer and resurfaced questions in Washington over his decision last year to run for reelection.
Contributor: The emergency in emergency medicine
Chaotic, backlogged, unwelcoming ERs are the canary in the coal mine of a dysfunctional healthcare delivery system riddled with misaligned incentives and priorities.
6 doctors on Biden's cancer diagnosis, how it may have arisen and his treatment options
Six doctors who specialize in prostate cancer discuss what President Biden's recent diagnosis does and doesn't mean for his future health.
Is the teahouse the future of nightlife in L.A.?
As young people are drinking less, they're trading bars for teahouses that are open late. Is this where L.A. nightlife is destined?
Billy Joel cancels all of his upcoming shows after revealing brain disorder diagnosis
Billy Joel has canceled all of his upcoming shows to focus on treating normal pressure hydrocephalus, a disorder where excess cerebrospinal fluid builds in the brain.
The 'Deathracers' key to staying young? Skateboarding into your 60s and beyond
Deathracer413 is a group of skateboarders in their 50s and 60s who feel the dangerous sport is their key to health and longevity.