Manitoba's Joss Reimer is named Canada's new chief public health officer
Health Minister Marjorie Michel has announced that the face of Manitoba's pandemic immunization efforts, Dr. Joss Reimer, will be Canada's new chief public health officer.
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Jonathan Haidt says Zuckerberg trial could finally hold Big Tech accountable for the harm done to young users
For years, Jonathan Haidt has warned that handing smartphones and social media to kids have caused tremendous harm. Now, he says we could be at a turning point, as Mark Zuckerberg appears before a jury for the first time to defend Meta Platforms against allegations it knowingly targeted young users.
Canada's public drug plans shouldn't cover new Alzheimer's drug, agency says
Public drug plans should not cover lecanemab, a drug to slow early-stage Alzheimer's disease, Canada's Drug Agency says in its draft recommendation.
Youth advocates call on Ottawa to listen to them before tabling new online harms bill
Youth advocates are calling on the federal government to treat online safety as a human-rights issue, saying current systems are "not supporting them."
Montreal hospital recognized for efforts to improve emergency care for seniors
The American College of Emergency Physicians is acknowledging St. Mary’s Hospital for its dedication to elder care — a first for a health facility in Montreal. Some of the criteria include how hospitals reduce the risks of infection, delirium and immobility.
Pneumonia hospitalizations in Canada rose dramatically last respiratory illness season, CIHI says
Newly released data backs up what hospitals were experiencing during the last respiratory illness season: A big rise in the number of people being treated for pneumonia. The Canadian Institute for Health Information says children between five and 17 years old were especially hard hit.
Couple living on small pension told they don't qualify for grant to help son move home
Christian Herridge has spent more than 16 months in hospital, but is determined to move back home to his parents’ house in Mahone Bay, N.S.
U.S. FDA changes course and agrees to review Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine application
Moderna says the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has agreed to review its influenza vaccine, reversing an earlier decision to reject the application, following modifications from the company.
Explosive global measles outbreaks pose risk to Canadian travellers, health officials warn
The global spread of measles shows no signs of slowing down in 2026, including explosive outbreaks in travel hot spots like the southern U.S. and Mexico, prompting warnings from public health officials for Canadians to check their vaccination status before heading abroad this winter.
She wanted a safer social-media platform for her kids — so she made her own
Canadian parent Natalie Boll created Tribela as an alternative social platform that prioritizes user safety and well-being, but it's launching just as social media finds itself in the hot seat around the globe. While there's a vocal contingent calling for an Australian-style social media ban for youth, others want a more nuanced approach.
Fee charged to hospital patients waiting for long-term care points to system bottleneck, some say
Calgarian Joan MacTavish is frustrated and disappointed her 92-year-old father is subject to a daily fee while he's in hospital waiting for a long-term care space to open up. The fee isn't new. It's meant to offset hospital costs, but experts say it might not be the best tool to manage patient flow.
Montreal General tops list of Quebec hospitals in dire need of repair
A new assessment of Quebec’s hospital network has revealed a grim reality: the state of the province's medical infrastructure is far worse than previously reported, with the number of buildings rated in poor condition more than doubling in the last year.
B.C. Cancer looks to integrate rehab, exercise into patients' care as soon as they're diagnosed
B.C. Cancer is looking to integrate exercise into its recovery program for cancer patients as soon as they're diagnosed, with one Kelowna doctor saying that research has shown that "prehabilitation" with exercise helps with long-term recovery.
Family says small option home abandoned man with Down syndrome at hospital
A 60-year-old man with Down syndrome has been living in the Inverness hospital since Dec. 22, despite the fact hospital staff say he does not require medical treatment. The small option home where he lived for 20 years says he cannot come back.
Nova Scotia's lung screening program finds dozens of cancer cases in first 2 years
Nova Scotia's lung screening program is still in its infancy, but those leading the effort say they've already been able to deliver life-changing, positive news to dozens of people who might have been given a terminal diagnosis in other circumstances.
Mother, doctors call on N.L. government to expand coverage of RSV shots to all infants
When Michelle Pratt's twins were born, she learned they didn't qualify for an antibody shot that can prevent RSV. While Pratt decided to pay for the drug out of pocket, she wants to see Newfoundland and Labrador expand coverage to include all infants — not just those deemed at risk. It's a stance that's shared by doctors and organizations across the country.