Doctor says health wait times now permanent after high court rejects challenge

VANCOUVER — The doctor who led a legal challenge over a patient’s right to pay for…

Supreme Court of Canada won’t hear appeal involving private health care

The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear a challenge of a British Columbia law intended…

What is xylazine, the dangerous new drug fuelling Canada’s opioid crisis?

Last year, there was an average of 20 opioid-related deaths in Canada each day. This year,…

Canadian Blood Services looks for donors ahead of Easter weekend

Canadian Blood Services is looking for donors to fill open appointments this long weekend, with supplies…

Yukon government extends large lease for COVID-19 vaccine clinic as mass vaccines slow down

The vaccination clinic at the former convention centre in Whitehorse is continuing to provide free access…

Medline Canada says training on medical devices is becoming gamified

MISSISSAUGA — Medline Canada is using the principles of fun and games to train clinicians on…

60,000 rechargeable LED mirrors recalled in Canada due to fire hazard

Health Canada is recalling a line of rechargeable LED vanity mirrors over concerns that the lithium-ion…

Report questions how effective Canada’s medicinal cannabis system is

A new study led by researchers at the University of Manitoba is bringing into question just…

Lithium levels in tap water drunk during pregnancy linked to higher chance of children being diagnosed with autism

The level of lithium in a pregnant woman’s household’s tap water may correlate to a higher…

Alarming rates of vaping revealed amongst Canadian teens, new study finds

A new study published in the journal Children by researchers at Brescia University College and Western University, found…