Health and Lifestyle

WHO calls on Europe to have tobacco-style warning labels for alcohol

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The World Health Organization released new findings on Friday about an “alarming” lack of awareness about alcohol’s link...

The danger of bird flu mixing with human flu? A potential pandemic

As cases of seasonal influenza surge, health officials are closely monitoring a growing threat — the potential fusion of human and bird flu strains. This...

Birth control ring and patch linked to higher clot, stroke risk, study says

Some hormonal birth control products, including the vaginal ring and skin patch, may increase the risk of a blood clot, heart attack or stroke,...

Here’s what happens to the body when HIV medication is stopped

A generation has passed since the world saw the peak in AIDS-related deaths. Those deaths — agonizing, from diseases or infections the body might otherwise fight off — sent loved ones...

Mini Ritz crackers are being pulled off shelves in Canada. Here’s why

Christie brand Original Mini Ritz Crackers are being recalled across Canada due to an undeclared allergen. The recall, issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency...

Almost one-quarter of Canadians avoided the dentist over cost: StatCan

More than one in four Canadians 12 years and older did not visit an oral health-care provider in the span of 12 months, new...

Alberta Premier defends her government amid corruption allegations

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she still has confidence in Health Minister Adriana LaGrange despite allegations involving political interference and conflict of interest in...

Dead geese spark bird flu fears as migration fuels outbreak risk in Canada

Dead Canadian geese are turning up more frequently across southern Ontario, and experts say bird flu is likely to blame. As migratory birds return to...

Zelenirstat cancer pill made in Alberta shows promising early results

Imagine being able to treat cancer by taking one pill a day. Right now, a research team at the University of Alberta is trialing just...

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