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Men’s infertility risk tied to air pollution, women’s to road noise: studyLong-term exposure to air pollution is linked to a higher risk of infertility in men, while exposure to road traffic noise is associated with a higher infertility risk in women.Health7 hours
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More than half of baby foods in U.S. fail WHO nutrition standards: studyWhether it's high sodium, too much sugar or misleading labels, nearly 60 per cent of infant and toddler foods sold in the United States aren't as nutritious as they appear.HealthAug 27
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Dangerous mosquito virus spurs dusk-to-dawn park closures in U.S. townDue to an increasing threat from a deadly mosquito-borne disease, a coastal town in Massachusetts, has closed its parks, playgrounds and sports fields from dusk to dawn.HealthAug 26
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1st lung cancer vaccine trials launch, powered by COVID mRNA technologyThe mRNA vaccine, known as BTN116, developed by the German biotechnology company BioNTech, is the first of its kind and has entered phase 1 clinical trials in seven countries.HealthAug 25
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Eating processed meat daily linked to higher risk of Type 2 diabetes: studyType 2 diabetes is a condition where the body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn't produce enough of it, leading to high blood sugar levels, according to Diabetes Canada.HealthAug 23
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Canada ‘monitoring’ railway shutdown impact on safe drinking water: HollandCanada's railway shutdown has halted freight trains nationwide, creating a potential critical shortage of essential goods, including chlorine needed for safe drinking water.HealthAug 22
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Canada restricts sale of nicotine pouches. Here’s what’s changingHealth Minister Mark Holland is implementing nationwide restrictions on nicotine pouches, including strict advertising limits and banning certain flavours.HealthAug 22
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Is tongue-tie surgery for babies needed? Experts are dividedMedical experts are increasingly questioning the widespread use of tongue-tie surgery in infants, urging consideration of nonsurgical options due to concerns about over diagnosis.HealthAug 17
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Mpox risk in Canada ‘remains low’ despite global health emergency: PHACIn the wake of the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring a global public health emergency for mpox, Canada says the virus risk within the country 'remains low.'HealthAug 15
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Cancer deaths among men predicted to surge 93% globally by 2050: studyA recent study predicts a dramatic rise in cancer cases and deaths among men by 2050, highlighting a critical need for improved global cancer management.HealthAug 14
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Mpox is on the rise. What Canadians need to know as the virus spreadsAs mpox cases escalate in Africa and increase in other countries like Canada, the World Health Organization on Wednesday again declared the virus a global public health emergency.HealthAug 14
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Mpox declared a global public health emergency by WHOThe World Health Organization on Wednesday declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time in two years, following an outbreak of the virus in parts of Africa.HealthAug 14
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Travelling soon? This insect-transmitted virus is spreading at ‘unprecedented scale’Oropouche fever, a potentially fatal zoonotic disease, is transmitted by midges (tiny flies) and mosquitoes, the World Health Organization reported.HealthAug 12
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Choose your friends wisely: their genes may affect your health, study findsThe study highlights the importance of peer influence, suggesting that your friends' genes might have a significant impact on your own mental health outcomes.HealthAug 7
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Dangerous fungus spreads at popular California music festivalCalifornia health officials are warning that thousands who attended a popular outdoor music festival may have been exposed to a dangerous and potentially deadly fungus.HealthJul 31
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This is the peak age of an Olympian track and field athlete, research showsThe University of Waterloo study finds that Olympic track and field athletes typically reach their peak performance around this age.SportsJul 30
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The vanishing flu strain: Why Canada’s seasonal vaccine is changingSince March 2020, the B/Yamagata influenza strain has disappeared, prompting Canadian health officials to adjust the annual flu vaccine.HealthJul 29
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Jasper wildfire: Before-and-after photos show destruction of townA fierce wildfire has ravaged the town of Jasper, Alta., potentially destroying up to 50 per cent of its buildings despite first responders working to save as many as possible.CanadaJul 26
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As e-scooter use grows, ER doctors say they’re seeing ‘devastating’ injuriesE-scooters come with growing safety concerns, as emergency room physicians warn about the dangers of using e-scooters due to a reported increase in related injuries.HealthJul 24
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West Nile virus is a summer reality in Canada. How to stay safeAs summer heats up in Canada, the mosquito population is on the rise, bringing with it an increased risk of West Nile virus, a potentially deadly disease.HealthJul 23
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Trump vs. Harris? Here’s what recent polls say about the potential match-upJoe Biden's endorsement of Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee raises a basic question: How will she fare against Donald Trump? The polling results are mixed.U.S. NewsJul 21
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Biden bows out, backs Harris, sending shockwaves through U.S. politicsThe move comes after many top Democrats had privately and publicly expressed concern over Joe Biden's ability to beat Donald Trump, citing concerns about his age.U.S. NewsJul 21
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CrowdStrike outage hits Canadian hospitals and clinics. Here’s whereA widespread tech outage reportedly, triggered by a software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, disrupted operations at airports, airlines, banks and hospitals.HealthJul 19
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Rabies in Canada: A look at the disease risk amidst new U.S. dog regulationRecent U.S. regulations on dog entry due to rabies concerns highlight the ongoing threat of the disease, which remains a serious issue in Canada despite a decline in cases.HealthJul 18
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Why experts are calling Jennie Carignan’s promotion to defence chief a ‘glass cliff’Canada's military will make history on Thursday when Jennie Carignan is promoted to the rank of general and takes over command as chief of the defence staff.PoliticsJul 17
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