Massive cavities, mouthfuls of broken teeth, bleeding gums and abscesses — they’re just some of the serious dental issues Dr. Melvin Lee has treated in […]
Category: Health Fitness
Nurse 911 system in Niagara leads to less need for emergency ambulance responses
A rare 911 dispatch service in Ontario’s Niagara Region that includes nurses as part of the team responding to emergency calls has resulted in fewer […]
Having a newborn can be tough. This business will help — for $850 a night
Two days after Ashley Thomassen gave birth to her first baby, she and her husband checked into a Toronto hotel. Not just any hotel. For […]
Thousands of Canadians are on doctor wait-lists. Are they effective?
In Ontario, the average wait time for the thousands of prospective patients on the province’s list looking to be connected to a family doctor is, according to the government, […]
Bird flu vaccine candidates already exist. But if H5N1 sparks a pandemic, making enough doses won’t be easy
This story is part of CBC Health’s Second Opinion, a weekly analysis of health and medical science news emailed to subscribers on Saturday mornings. If you […]
Scientists watching wastewater for signs of H5N1 as U.S. bird flu outbreak in dairy cattle grows
Scientists in the U.S. and Canada are watching wastewater for early signs of H5N1 as an outbreak of bird flu among American dairy cattle keeps […]
#TheMoment a boy with cochlear implants reacted to his mom’s voice
It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. […]
Northern Alberta industries urged to support unique mental health issues of employees
Employers need to be more proactive in helping workers maintain their psychological well-being, including by being more cognizant of suicide prevention strategies, a mental health […]
Raw milk could be riskier amid avian flu outbreak in U.S. Stick to pasteurized dairy, experts warn
An outbreak of avian flu in U.S. dairy cattle has federal officials in Canada and the U.S. testing milk sold in stores to ensure pasteurization […]
AstraZeneca withdraws its vaccine to protect against COVID-19 worldwide
AstraZeneca says it is withdrawing Vaxzevria, its vaccine to protect against COVID-19, from global markets. The vaccine was used early on in the pandemic in many […]