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Changes to Inuit child funding program putting families at risk: health-care workers
Health-care workers in Nunavut say changes to a federal funding program for Inuit children are…
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White House actions have ‘serious impact on global health:’ WHO
The United States' pause on foreign aid contributions is having a serious impact on global health, hitting…
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Canadian residents are racing to save the data in Trump’s crosshairs
The call to Angela Rasmussen came out of the blue and posed a troubling question. Had…
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Home-care nurses told her not to worry about her bedsore. She was hospitalized the next day
Two years ago, on a late November morning, Sylvie Hudon woke up shaking like a…
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Former AHS CEO alleges wrongful dismissal in $1.7M lawsuit against province
The former CEO of Alberta Health Services has filed a $1.7-million wrongful dismissal lawsuit against…
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Why so many people in Canada seem to be sick right now
You may be seeing and hearing a lot of people coughing and sneezing around you…
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30 years under longest boil-water advisory in Canada, Neskantaga First Nation pushes for new treatment plant
Neskantaga First Nation in northwestern Ontario has been under a boil-water advisory for over 30…
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‘A lot of people struggle in silence’: N.S. musician opens up about life in music industry
An acclaimed musician who lives in Halifax is opening up about her struggles in hopes…
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Nevada dairy worker recovers after infection with new strain of bird flu: CDC
A dairy worker in Nevada who was infected with a new type of bird flu…
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Horizon, 2 nurses deny negligence in death of Fredericton ER waiting room patient
A lawyer representing Horizon Health Network and two of its nurses says a lawsuit filed…
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A huge part of Northern Ontario has no one to deliver babies
A huge swath of northern Ontario between Timmins and Thunder Bay has almost no one…
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How do you talk to your kids about the use of medically-assisted death?
When Trisha Holland's father applied for a medically-assisted death, she had to decide what —…
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Alberta auditor general probing procurement and contracting processes within health authority
Alberta's auditor general has launched an investigation into procurement and contracting processes within the province's…
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Surgeons successfully transplant genetically edited pig kidney into U.S. man
A New Hampshire man fought for the chance at a pig kidney transplant, spending months…
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Flu season intense in U.S., on the rise in Canada, reports say
The U.S. winter virus season is in full force, and by one measure is the…
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Online gambling is booming ahead of Super Bowl. So, experts say, is the risk to public health
This story is part of CBC Health's Second Opinion, a weekly analysis of health and…
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Pioneering brain surgery gives B.C. woman her voice back
Twenty years ago, Susan O'Sullivan was working full-time with the Ministry of Forests and volunteering…
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B.C. investigates ‘significant’ prescribed drug diversion, including international trafficking
An Opposition critic is calling for an inquiry into B.C.'s safer supply drug program after…
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Another bird flu strain found in dairy cattle, USDA says
U.S. dairy cattle tested positive for a strain of bird flu that previously had not…
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Unregulated drugs killed fewer people in 2024 in B.C., but advocates say numbers still far too high
The B.C. Coroners Service says 2,253 people were killed by unregulated drugs in 2024, marking the…
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Province warns of 5 confirmed measles cases in southern Manitoba, connected to Ontario outbreak
The province sent out a notification on Tuesday warning the public of five confirmed cases…
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The $250-an-hour Band-Aid: How this rural northeastern Ontario hospital keeps its emergency room open
This is the first in a two-part series looking at what it takes to deliver…
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Foreign aid agency USAID in crisis as Trump, Musk move to shut it down
The Trump administration and billionaire ally Elon Musk moved to shutter an agency that provides…
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Alcohol-related deaths and hospitalizations spiked during the pandemic. Could policy have made a difference?
The COVID-19 pandemic threw a wrench in Dr. Peter Butt's retirement plans. Not because of an…
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We’re being nudged to eat meat. What if the tables were turned?
If you're taking a flight or attending a conference, chances are you'll get meat on…
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Health misinformation on the rise, Canadian Medical Association survey finds
The Dose26:02How can I spot and deal with health and science misinformation?A new survey from…
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A way out of the family doctor shortage? Shift training, say medical school deans
This story is part of CBC Health's Second Opinion, a weekly analysis of health and…
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Doctor with Hamilton ties, 1st Black man at White House reception, among ‘courageous’ Civil War surgeons
More than 100 years after his death, Anderson Ruffin Abbott's visit to the White House…
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Stay of execution for B.C. ostriches ordered killed due to avian flu fears
A flock of B.C. ostriches ordered killed after avian flu was detected on their farm…
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International health professionals face slow accreditation in Canada
Canada's healthcare system increasingly relies on internationally trained professionals but many immigrants complain that becoming…
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Holland says more pharmacare deals will be signed ‘in the coming days’
PoliticsHealth Minister Mark Holland says he's looking forward to signing more pharmacare deals with provinces…
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‘I felt so close to him,’ says teen who saved man from tent fire at Hamilton encampment
A teenager and the man he saved from a tent engulfed in flames are forming…
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Dr. Brian Day’s clinic to pay B.C.’s trial costs after failed private health lawsuit
A private medical clinic that launched an unsuccessful constitutional challenge of Canada's public health-care system…
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Study found increase in RSV-associated hospitalizations in premature babies in N.S.
A new study is showing a policy change in 2016 related to the vaccination of some…
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B.C.’s provincial health officer champions kindness on 5-year anniversary of province’s 1st COVID case
On Jan. 28, 2020, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry held a news conference announcing…
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New study suggesting people with ADHD have shorter lifespans should be ‘call to arms,’ lead author says
People diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are living shorter lives than they should, say…
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5 years on, Chinese Canadians recall racism over their early pandemic precautions
In early 2020, Lili Wu was already "armed to the teeth" whenever she ventured to…
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Inquest into B.C. woman’s starvation death recommends better pay for front-line caregivers
The jury in the Florence Girard coroner's inquest has returned a unanimous verdict, classifying the death of the…
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Promised Canada-wide ban on vaping flavours increasingly unlikely, health groups warn
Nicotine control groups that have waited years for a nationwide ban on vaping flavours say they've…
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Learning about Indigenous views of autism opened the door to accepting myself
This First Person column is by Julianna Maggrah, a Cree filmmaker and storyteller based in Prince…
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Kids in daycare are more sedentary than you’d think. These educators aim to get preschoolers moving
Most days, Lisa Cloutier takes her preschool class outside: exploring the forest nearby or running…
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Charter challenge of Ontario’s controversial long-term care law thrown out by court
An Ontario court has thrown out a Charter challenge of a long-term care law that allows…
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Why should Canadians care about the U.S. pulling out of the World Health Organization?
This story is part of CBC Health's Second Opinion, a weekly analysis of health and…
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Why getting your pet’s prescription filled at a pharmacy isn’t an easy option in Canada
With three dogs, Anna Mikicinki sees her pets' medical bills add up quickly. She figured…
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Robotics team from Hamilton children’s hospital wins big at provincial Lego league championship
Constructing anything from Lego can be a creative — albeit time-consuming and challenging — project.For this group of young people at…
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These Ontario doulas scammed by Kaitlyn Braun are ‘building their own village’ for support
Amy Silva has always recognized the importance of being part of a network of doulas who understand the…
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Trump administration asks U.S. health agencies to pause reports, online posts
The Trump administration has put a freeze on many federal health agency communications with the…
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This First Nation lost a 10-year-old girl to suicide. The community is speaking out about it
WARNING: This story contains references to suicide.Always smiling, always joking, always asking curious questions.This is…
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Germany, experts urge Trump to reconsider withdrawing U.S. from World Health Organization
Germany said Tuesday it will try to dissuade U.S. President Donald Trump from pulling out from…
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Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic could also help fight dementia but raise other health risks, study says
Ozempic was first approved to treat diabetes in Canada seven years ago. Now the largest…
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Kingston, Ont., declares emergency as roughly 1 in 3 households struggle with food insecurity
For Kingston, Ont., city councillor Greg Ridge, the pain of food insecurity is personal.When Ridge…
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Escaping the cycle of addiction felt impossible. Then I became pregnant
This First Person column is written by Emily Ranft, who lives in Orillia, Ont. For…
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17 hospitalized in salmonella outbreak linked to mini pastries
The Public Health Agency of Canada says 61 cases of salmonella across the country, including…
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Why those in L.A. whose homes were spared in wildfires could still face serious health risks
When Kate Gammon and her family fled their Santa Monica, Calif., home during the recent wildfires, she…
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This woman went blind after a night out in Bali. She’s warning other tourists about methanol in their drinks
The Current23:57This woman woke up blind after drinks tainted with methanolAshley King went to a…
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Long wait for cancer drug approvals causing ‘great anguish’ among patients, doctors
In April 2017, Glenn Hussey went to The Ottawa Hospital for a regular checkup to monitor his smouldering…
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Wildfire smoke, ash spark health concerns in L.A.
Many residents of Los Angeles are now waiting to return to what's left of their…
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Canada has a doctor shortage, while thousands of foreign-trained physicians living here still face barriers
This story is part of Welcome to Canada, a CBC News series about immigration told through…
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Quebec cuts 1,000 health-care jobs in a month as it tackles deficit
Announcements of job cuts in the health network have multiplied in recent weeks as Quebec…
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‘We’re seeing a Hunger Games’ across Ontario: Hundreds in this town line up for a chance at a family doctor
They started to arrive, and the line began to form, as early as 2 a.m.Despite a steady…
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Red dye No. 3 banned from foods, U.S. regulator says
U.S. regulators on Wednesday banned the additive called red dye No. 3 from the nation's…
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Hamilton hospitals, drop-in centre partner to offer warm space for patients with nowhere to go
On cold nights, it's hard to find safe places to discharge unhoused patients, Hamilton emergency-department doctors…
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With clock ticking, future of Liberals’ dental and pharmacare programs uncertain
With a federal election potentially just months away, the future of two of the Liberal…
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What’s different, and worse, about the smoke from the L.A. fires
Los Angeles is already infamous for poor air quality. But the fires scorching the area now…
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Halifax advocates working to improve health care for people with sight loss
Advocates with sight loss and people in the medical field in Halifax have been working on a…
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Men face growing pressure to use steroids as studies show increase in male body dysmorphia
Experts and parents are sounding the alarm about non-medical anabolic steroid use as posts glorifying…
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Provinces are relying on virtual doctors to keep smaller ERs open. Here’s how it works
White Coat Black Art26:30Virtual doctors for real ERsDr. Michael Ertel starts his emergency department shift…
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From abstinence to ‘grey-area drinking,’ why alcohol habits aren’t a black-and-white issue
The Current27:00How to help a loved one drink lessIt's a new year, and some Canadians…
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Houston government reaffirms commitment to free parking at hospitals, but has no timeline
Ayah Fahmy recalls parking in a mostly empty lot at the Cobequid Community Health Centre…
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‘Zombie facts’ live on after black plastic and other studies get corrected or retracted
This story is part of CBC Health's Second Opinion, a weekly analysis of health and…
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Public health plans to cover primary care by nurse practitioners and midwives in 2026
Provincial and territorial health plans will cover primary care provided by nurse practitioners, pharmacists and…
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Norovirus cases are on the rise. Here’s what you need to know about this nasty bug
The Dose24:30What do I need to know about norovirus?For Edward Chou, a first-year biochemistry student…
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Sister of B.C. man lost to toxic drugs launches peer support group for siblings
It was May 2020. COVID-19 was new to the world, and people were isolating at…
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University of Guelph residences hit by stomach illness affecting dozens of students
The University of Guelph has identified a cluster of students living in residence who are…
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Winter surge in respiratory illness in China within expected range, WHO says
Rising cases of common respiratory illnesses in China and elsewhere around the Northern Hemisphere are…
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B.C. ‘childbirth activist’ charged with manslaughter in newborn’s death
A day after CBC revealed that a self-styled Vancouver Island "childbirth activist" was under police…
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Brantford woman on house arrest for faking pregnancies, defrauding doulas pleads guilty to 4 new charges
WARNING: This article references sexual assault and suicidal ideation, and may affect those who have experienced…
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Louisiana reports 1st U.S. human death related to H5N1 avian flu
The Louisiana Department of Health said on Monday that a U.S. patient hospitalized with H5N1…
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U.S. regulator aims to improve accuracy of blood oxygen devices for range of skin tones
HealthThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed new guidance for devices used to monitor blood…
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Toronto Metropolitan University’s new medical school aims to address Ontario doctor shortage
Good news for Ontario's strained health-care system: a new medical school is set to open in…
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Canadian skies open up to drones under new regulations
New Transport Canada regulations allow for the skies to open up for more complex drone…
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Want to get a prescription for nature access in Canada? Here’s how it works
Halton Healthcare and Conservation Halton announced in early December they were partnering with a B.C.-based…
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Death of Canadian model reignites concerns about carbon monoxide poisoning
It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in…
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U.S. surgeon general urges cancer warnings for alcoholic drinks
Alcoholic drinks should carry a label warning consumers about their cancer risks, the U.S. surgeon…
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A flood of products promises to ‘detox’ the body. But do you really need any of them?
It's the first week of January and the word "detox" is probably trending again. It…
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‘Steve is the guy to call’: Anglo patients in Quebec City rely on 1 man to help navigate health system
Steve Guimond may not have grown up in Quebec City, but 10 years after his…
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B.C. teen with avian flu off oxygen, no longer infectious, Canadian health officials tell medical journal
A letter sent to the editor of The New England Journal of Medicine signed by…
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Parents say ‘trust your gut’ after infant sent home from hospital later diagnosed with meningitis
For Katelynn Hawes and Quentin Brunelle, it should have been their baby's first Christmas celebration…
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WHO marks 5 years since COVID-19 came on its radar — it became the worst pandemic in a century
On Dec. 31, 2019, the World Health Organization first learned about what ended up becoming…
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5 modern parenting trends we’re more than ready to ditch in 2025
What a year 2024 was for parents. What a … time.Sure, there were some positive moments in…
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I survived Stage 3 cancer. I was surprised to find myself struggling with my mental health after it
This First Person column is written by Elizabeth Barnes, who runs an education centre in…
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WHO chief calls for end to hospital attacks in Gaza after deadly Israeli strike
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday called for an end to…
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Cancer kills more firefighters than fire. Changes to health coverage in Sask. are offering more support
Firefighters in Saskatchewan have been lobbying for decades for better cancer coverage. Now, the Saskatchewan…
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To deal with a doctor shortage, this B.C. city has decided to start paying them directly
A new clinic opening early next year on British Columbia's Vancouver Island has a different…
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Mental health campaigners say men need help — and the courage to ask for it
The Signal organized a full discussion about men and mental health. Taking part were, from…
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My supermarket seizure made me a reluctant local celebrity
This First Person column is written by Samuel Dunsiger, a career coach and accessibility advocate…
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How long do leftovers really last? And other holiday food safety questions, answered
For many, the holiday season means tucking into big meals with friends and family who gather to…
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Doctors in Halton can now prescribe nature ‘to help people have a better quality of life’
If you're in Halton, Ont., your doctor can now prescribe that you touch some grass.Conservation Halton…
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American pet food sold in B.C. recalled after a cat died of bird flu
Northwest Naturals, an Oregon-based pet food company, is recalling a batch of its two pound (one…
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This Canadian-made walker is helping kids with disabilities — if their families can afford it
The Trexo walker, a Canadian-made exoskeleton, is helping some children living with mobility issues take…
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Paramedics in peril: New study to give Canada-wide picture of violence on the job
Even after 23 years, Kelly Edwards stills loves being a paramedic."It's very unpredictable. It's exciting,"…
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Can fentanyl exposure lead to overdose? Despite cases of police sent to hospital, research says it’s unlikely
Over the past month in Ontario, officers with three different police agencies were taken to hospital following exposure…
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Drug precursors the new ‘primary threat’ entering Canada as fentanyl imports drop
With criminal networks shifting to domestic production of fentanyl and other opioids, the focus of…
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This boy hurt in collision didn’t have an Indian status card, so Ottawa wouldn’t pay for medical evacuation
The family of a seven-year-old boy from Deer Lake First Nation who was denied medical…
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Ontario reports spike in measles cases linked to N.B. exposure
Public health officials say a cluster of measles cases in Ontario linked to an exposure…
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Premier ready to ban glyphosate if link found to mystery brain illness
Premier Susan Holt says her government would be willing to ban the herbicide glyphosate if…
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Taylor brand oysters distributed in 3 provinces recalled over possible norovirus contamination
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall due to possible norovirus contamination of…
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Sleep disorders in the land of the midnight sun
For Whitehorse resident Charlie-Rose Pelletier, insomnia is something she's dealt with on a regular basis for…
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B.C. civil rights group that fought for MAID now wants it reviewed
The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association is calling on the provincial and federal governments to review medically-assisted dying…
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Some Lay’s Classic Potato Chips recalled in U.S. due to potential milk allergen
Frito-Lay recalled some Lay's Classic Potato Chips sold in the U.S. and online because they…
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AHS issues public alert after measles case confirmed in Calgary
Alberta Health Services (AHS) has issued a warning to Calgarians that a person with lab-confirmed…
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Canadian health plans, pharma firm agree on terms to fund costly prostate cancer treatment
An organization representing Canada's public drug plans has come to a deal with a pharmaceutical company…
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Family sues after man allegedly got medically assisted death during day pass from hospital
The family of a B.C. man with bipolar disorder and chronic back pain is suing the…
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CDC confirms first severe case of H5N1 bird flu in U.S.
A person in Louisiana has the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the…
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Congo’s health ministry identifies flu-like disease as severe malaria
Democratic Republic of Congo's health ministry said on Tuesday that a previously unidentified disease circulating…
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Ontario advocates say more home care is solution to hallway medicine
Home Care Ontario is calling on the province to embrace home care as the solution…
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Inspired by family member with dementia, N.S. teen creates automated pill dispenser
When Joy Akinkunmi signed up for a science fair two years ago, she had no…
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More men without kids are getting vasectomies, doctors say
In over 30 years of practice, Dr. Errol Billinkoff rarely saw a man without kids…
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How to navigate a dementia diagnosis with aging parents
3 days agoNewsDuration 3:44Caring for aging parents can be challenging, especially when health issues like…
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I live with 20 other men in a small shared space. This is what treatment is like
This First Person column is written by Jordan Kawchuk, who lives in Duncan, B.C. For…
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H5N1. Ozempic. Toxic drugs. Here are the health stories we’re watching in 2025
This story is part of CBC Health's Second Opinion, a weekly analysis of health and…
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For these grieving partners, Camp Widow offered a way forward
The Current27:10How a widow found out about her husband’s dark secretsWhen Jessica Waite's husband, Sean,…
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Tobacco giants’ creditors approve proposed $32.5B deal for health-care costs, recompense to smokers
A proposed deal that would see three tobacco giants pay out billions to provinces and…
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Quebec caregivers decry reduction in home-care services
Caregivers are widely criticizing the scaling back of Quebec's home-care services, which support vulnerable people…
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ELNA medical group, a major health-care provider in Quebec, enters creditor protection
ELNA Medical Group, a Montreal-based company that bills itself as Canada's largest network of medical clinics,…
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More than 15,000 received MAID in 2023 as growth slows, report says
More than 15,000 people received medical assistance in dying in Canada in 2023, but federal…
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Health minister won’t say when millions more Canadians can apply for dental coverage
Canada's health minister says millions of Canadians who aren't currently eligible for the national dental…
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Can choking smog create mental health issues? In heavily polluted New Delhi, doctors believe it does
Jai Dhar looks through the window of his New Delhi house and sees the thick…
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Connection, validation, addiction: In new docuseries, teens explain the draw of social media
The Current23:56What teens really think about social mediaNavigating the challenges of growing up — fitting…
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U of Sask. study to give people weed gummies and a driver’s test to measure impairment
When it comes to human experiments, it'll be tough to find a more chill way…
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Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs denied access to medical records in transplant discrimination case
The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) will not have access to the medical records…
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Cancer brings emotional anguish, harsh treatments — and a financial toll on patients, families: report
During her cancer treatment, Vanessa Percoco felt forced to choose between paying to feel better…
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She fought for a raise 26 years ago. ‘Absurd’ delays mean practical nurses at Niagara Health are still waiting
When Sandra Commerford asked for a raise from a St. Catharines, Ont., hospital in 1998, the registered…
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B.C. parents sue woman with history of illegal midwifery over botched home birth
A self-described Vancouver Island "childbirth activist" prohibited from serving as a midwife is facing a lawsuit from…
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He diagnosed his rare disease using Google. Now he hopes AI can do the same for others
White Coat Black Art26:30The power of AI to diagnose rare diseasesIf it hadn't been for…
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What are the risks of raw milk? Experts warn of increased chances of infection, illness
The Dose24:15What's the risk of drinking raw milk?Despite the warnings of experts, there are growing…
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As HIV cases rise across Canada, the numbers have stabilized in northwestern Ontario — for now
While there's been a 35 per cent jump in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cases across…
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Woman living in chronic pain says N.S. health care plagued by sexism, ageism and ‘dangerous’ apathy
Laura O'Byrne chokes back tears as she recalls walking the woodsy trails of Nova Scotia's…
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More women with disabilities unhoused due to abuse, violence, data shows
Women with disabilities are more likely to be forced into homelessness because of violence or…
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Congo ‘on general alert’ over flu-like disease that’s killed dozens
Public health officials in Africa urged caution Thursday as Congo's health minister said the government…
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1 in 7 ER visits in Canada are for conditions that could have been managed in primary care: report
Lack of access to family doctors and other primary care providers leaves more Canadians with no…
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Measles outbreak in N.B. renews interest in national vaccination registry
A measles outbreak in New Brunswick and a surge of cases across Canada has renewed…
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Quebec bill would fine new doctors up to $200K per day for leaving public system
The Legault government will require Quebec-trained doctors, both general practitioners and specialists, to work in…
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Taylor Farms brand Sweet Kale Chopped Kit recalled due to salmonella risk
Taylor Fresh Canada Foods brand has recalled a sweet kale salad product due to Salmonella risk,…
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Manitoba premier orders practice of jailing people with TB to end after CBC investigation
Manitoba premier Wab Kinew says the province will stop incarcerating people who have tuberculosis following…
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Fearing the worst, this B.C. mom hired a private eye to track her daughter’s drug dealer
The Current20:16This B.C. mom hired a PI to follow her teen's drug dealerAt the height…
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Fewer people worldwide are getting HIV — so why are rates going up in Canada?
Fewer people are being diagnosed with and dying of HIV/AIDS around the world. But progress…
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Trump’s tariff threat throws a spotlight on the whack-a-mole trade in drug precursors
President-elect Donald Trump this week cited drugs as a reason for his threat of crushing…
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A northern Alberta senior thought she was going into cardiac arrest. The medevac cost her $29K
There is no grocery store, post office or doctor's office in remote Fitzgerald, Alta.The northern…
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Black plastics may contain toxic compounds that can leach into food, experts say
The Dose21:05How does black plastic affect my health?Certain products made from black plastic — like…
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Scurvy is back and La Ronge is searching for solutions
In a small basement food bank, Cheryl Norgaard and her team of volunteers are packing…
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SunFed cucumbers sold in U.S. and Canada recalled due to salmonella risk
Canadian officials say SunFed Produce brand whole, fresh, American cucumbers have been recalled due to potential…
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3 million Ontarians at risk of losing family doctor to retirement, provincial Liberals say
More than three million Ontarians could be at risk of losing their family doctor to…
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Canada expands recall of organic carrots at risk of E. coli contamination
Canadian officials say an additional organic carrot product is under recall due to possible E.…
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Not everyone can afford a pacemaker, so these doctors are recycling them
As It Happens7:01Not everyone can afford a pacemaker, so these doctors are recycling themIt's been…
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28% of kindergarten students in N.B. fail to meet immunization requirements
More than a quarter of New Brunswick kindergarten students did not meet the immunization requirements…
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What's inside a 'comfort kit' for survivors of sexual violence?
A charity is working with hospitals in New Brunswick to provide “comfort kits” to survivors…
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This Montreal health centre is taking cues from astronauts to help deal with delays
It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in…
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LifeLabs data breach report released after firm loses 4-year bid to keep it quiet
A long-withheld investigation into a 2019 hacking at LifeLabs Inc. that compromised millions of Canadians'…
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Ontario missed interim target for providing hands-on care to long-term care residents
Ontario failed to meet its own legislated target this past year for the average number…
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Windsor FunGuyz, illegal magic mushroom shop, closing its doors
Windsor's illegal magic mushroom store, Fun Guyz, is one of more than 30 across the…
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Preventing child sex abuse must involve treating pedophiles, even past offenders, say experts
WARNING: This article may affect those who have experienced sexual violence or know someone affected…
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Would you pay to see a family doctor faster? Quebecers are, and critics are worried
White Coat Black Art26:30$150 for 15 minutes, part 1Audrey Leveillé's four-month-old son, William, had been…
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Why family doctors across Canada are turning to AI scribes — and what it means for patients
This story is part of CBC Health's Second Opinion, a weekly analysis of health and…
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Manitoba detects 1st confirmed case of recently identified mpox strain in Canada
Manitoba has detected what is believed to be the first confirmed case of a recently…
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Petition by RFK Jr. fan pushes Montreal to stop putting fluoride in drinking water
Municipal officials have opted to end water fluoridation on the island of Montreal in a…
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A fall would be 'disastrous' for this woman: see how she searches for safe access after a snowfall
CBC News follows Tasnim Jaisee and her father along as they navigate the streets of…
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Rising threat of nitazenes joins fentanyl in Canada’s toxic drug supply
The toxic drug crisis has taken more than 47,000 lives in Canada since 2016 and…
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Tom’s of Maine toothpaste tainted with bacteria, says U.S. Food and Drug Administration
A recent inspection of a Tom's of Maine facility found that the company's toothpaste was…
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First N.S. gender-affirming top surgery program now in place with 2 dedicated surgeons
For the first time, Nova Scotia Health has a program in place providing gender-affirming chest masculinization…
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Pic Mobert First Nation in northwestern Ontario declares state of emergency over gang activity
A First Nation in northwestern Ontario had declared a state of emergency over escalating safety…
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In Canada’s universal health system, mental health care is not so universal: report
About 2.5 million people — nearly the populations of Manitoba and Saskatchewan combined — aren't…
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Deadly E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots sold in U.S., Canada, officials say
One person has died in an E. coli outbreak that has sickened dozens of people…
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Too many girls in Canada are missing out on sports, research finds
New research suggests girls are falling behind boys when it comes to participating in sports in…
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Why we struggle with perfectionism — and how to overcome it
54:10Is being a perfectionist always bad?Does it take you an hour to write an email…
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Governments must rein in online gambling before it’s too late, say public health experts
The Current24:55Online gambling like a racetrack in my pocket 24/7, says recovering addictAdam Pettle recognized…
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Toronto wants to ban paid plasma clinics, but 2 are already slated to open in the city next year
Toronto is declaring itself a paid-plasma-free zone — a designation that will likely do nothing…
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Researchers diagnose 27 cases of scurvy in northern Sask. community
The discovery of 27 cases of scurvy in a northern Saskatchewan community is raising concerns…
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Blind and sighted people alike can learn to ‘see’ with echolocation, study finds
Many technologies exist to assist people who are blind or have limited vision to manage…
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Baycrest launching online resource tool to support caregivers
The Baycrest Koschitzky Centre is launching a free online resource tool it says will help…
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What Canada does to monitor H5N1 avian flu
A teenager diagnosed with bird flu in British Columbia is the first domestically acquired human case…
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Diabetes in adults nearly doubles worldwide, study suggests
More than 800 million adults have diabetes worldwide — almost twice as many as previous estimates…
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Researchers urge federal government to halt macaque imports to Quebec for medical research
Dozens of researchers across Canada, including renowned environmentalist David Suzuki, have joined a growing chorus…
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Avoid contact with sick or dead birds, health officials urge, amid concerns about avian flu
Carolyn Law didn't think much of it when a snow goose landed in her Richmond, B.C.,…
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B.C. teen with avian flu is in critical condition, provincial health officer says
The teenager who tested positive for avian flu is in critical condition and being treated…
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Review into amputation underway after patient says wrong leg removed at Grace Hospital
A patient safety review is underway after a 48-year-old man went in for an amputation…
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Beyond the ‘stache: Movember has gotten bigger, broader — and much weirder
Terry Rosoman decided to go big and hard for Movember this year, in more ways…
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Is bilingualism good for your brain? Montreal researchers are seeing tangible results
Noah Sweeney started learning French the moment he was signed up for hockey and baseball…
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What should women know about having better sex? Sex researchers share their findings
The Dose25:27How can women have better sex?Sex researcher Natalie Rosen says there are lots of…
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Lousy labels on popular products; Cineplex clarifying online fees: CBC’s Marketplace cheat sheet
Miss something this week?Don't panic. CBC's Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need.Want this…
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When you see different doctors, is anyone keeping track of your health? Often no, new report says
This story is part of CBC Health's Second Opinion, a weekly analysis of health and…
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Would an opt-out system increase organ donations? Experts say Quebec has work to do first
In 2021, Nova Scotia became the first jurisdiction in North America to introduce a policy…
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App helps connect veterans suffering from PTSD with other veterans for support
A recently launched mental health app allows Canadian military veterans dealing with mental-health struggles such…
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RFK Jr. wants to stop putting fluoride in drinking water. Here’s what scientists say
On day one of Donald Trump's presidency, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he'll be advising…
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Mpox vaccine doses divvied up for 9 African countries
An initial 899,000 vaccine doses have been allocated for nine countries across Africa that have…
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Teeth bared as Canadian dental giant targets former ‘partner’ in legal battle
Canada's largest network of dental practices has obtained a B.C. Supreme Court injunction forcing a former…
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Health-care workers push for better access to frostbite treatment popularized in Yukon
A new coalition of Canadian health-care workers is hoping to "revolutionize" frostbite care in Canada, in…
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No vaccines for most community medical clinics, Alberta government decides
The Alberta government is permanently cutting off the flow of publicly funded vaccines to community medical…
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After 2-year cancer battle, Fort Erie, Ont., man reunites with dog he never thought he’d see again
Fort Erie, Ont., resident Mike Nayler never thought he'd see his "four-legged daughter" Minnie again after surrendering her…
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Study shows some Halifax residents say they are OK having few or no friends
Some people in Halifax say they aren't troubled by having few or no friends, according…