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Doctors urge Ontario to open 4th doses of COVID-19 vaccine to all adults
CBC News | News/Canada/Toronto | Sun, 3 Jul 2022 04:00:00 EDTSome doctors are calling on Ontario to allow all adults to get a second booster of a COVID-19 vaccine this summer, something that the province is currently limiting to only a portion of the population. read more
COVID-19 cases up in Britain by more than 30 per cent in last week, data shows
The Associated Press | News/Health | Fri, 1 Jul 2022 11:34:34 EDTThe number of new coronavirus cases across Britain has surged by more than 30 per cent in the last week, with cases likely driven by Omicron subvariants. read more
Some baked goods from Enjoy Life brand recalled because they could contain plastic pieces
CBC News | News/Canada/PEI | Fri, 1 Jul 2022 16:47:22 EDTSix kinds of Enjoy Life bakery products are being recalled across Canada and the U.S. because pieces of hard plastic may have contaminated the items. There have been no reported injuries associated with the consumption of these products, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said Saturday. read more
Dogs can face anxiety at home as their owners return to the world
CBC News | News/Health | Fri, 1 Jul 2022 04:00:00 EDTAnimal experts say pandemic pet anxiety is a real phenomenon, and many of the dogs adopted during the last few years simply aren't used to being left alone. Veterinarians offer suggestions for how to help. read more
Fearing another wave of COVID-19, feds urge people to get a booster dose
John Paul Tasker | News/Politics | Thu, 30 Jun 2022 13:33:24 EDTHealth Minister Jean-Yves Duclos and Canada's top doctor said Thursday that it's imperative everyone eligible for a booster dose gets their third shot now before the new, more infectious Omicron variants take hold in the coming weeks. read more
Nutrition warnings are coming to the front of some packaged foods in Canada
The Canadian Press | News/Politics | Thu, 30 Jun 2022 11:18:51 EDTCanada will require that companies add nutrition warnings to the front of pre-packaged food with high levels of saturated fat, sugar or sodium in an effort to help shoppers make healthier choices with just a glance. read more
COVID-19 boosters recommended for the fall, Canada's vaccine advisory body says
Nicole Ireland | News/Health | Wed, 29 Jun 2022 19:54:55 EDTPeople at high risk of severe disease from COVID-19 infection should be offered a booster shot this fall, regardless of how many boosters they've previously received, the National Advisory Committee on Immunization said on Wednesday. read more
B.C.-led lawsuit nets $150M proposed settlement with Purdue Pharma over opioid harms
The Canadian Press | News/Canada/British Columbia | Wed, 29 Jun 2022 13:00:03 EDTA proposed $150-million settlement with Purdue Pharma Canada covering all provinces and territories has been reached for the recovery of health-care costs related to the sale and marketing of opioid-based pain medication. read more
FDA leaning toward new COVID-19 shots that target original strain, emerging Omicron variants
Reuters | News/Health | Wed, 29 Jun 2022 07:12:17 EDTThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration's vaccine committee has voted that the next wave of COVID booster shots should include a component that targets the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, in addition to the original strain. If all goes well, vaccine manufacturers could roll out these new versions in the U.S. in October. read more
WHO warns of monkeypox risk to kids, pregnant people if spread continues
Reuters | News/Health | Wed, 29 Jun 2022 12:11:05 EDTThe World Health Organization says sustained transmission of monkeypox worldwide could see the virus move into high-risk groups, such as children and pregnant people, as it investigates reports of mild cases among kids in the U.K. and Europe. read more
These easy wins could alleviate wait times at hospital ERs, experts suggest
Philip Drost | Radio/White Coat, Black Art | Tue, 28 Jun 2022 04:00:00 EDTOnline triage, rapid assessment zones, and more accountability could decrease record-high wait times at emergency rooms. read more
Some Canadian med schools are running low on a precious resource — cadavers
Kate Dubinski | News/Canada/London | Tue, 28 Jun 2022 05:49:00 EDTHuman cadavers are a key teaching tool for future doctors and dentists, but in some medical schools, donations have dropped since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Officials are now reminding people that body donations are important for research and education. read more
Canada's COVID-19 response better than many comparable countries, study finds
Virginie Ann | News/Health | Mon, 27 Jun 2022 11:58:07 EDTCanada handled the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic and weathered the ensuing upheaval better than several other nations with comparable health-care and economic infrastructure, a new study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal suggests. read more
Deadly rabbit disease found in Ontario for the 1st time
CBC News | News/Canada/Windsor | Mon, 27 Jun 2022 04:00:00 EDTTwo pet rabbits infected with a highly contagious virus that's newly detected in Ontario have died, causing concern among veterinarians and pet owners. The virus has previously been found in Alberta and B.C., according to the CFIA. read more
The U.S. wants to ban Juul. Where is Canada on regulating e-cigarettes?
Benjamin Shingler | News/Health | Sat, 25 Jun 2022 04:00:00 EDTRegulators in the United States have ordered Juul to pull its vaping products from the market, a move already being challenged by the company. Here's a closer look at the FDA's decision and what's happening in Canada. read more
Catching monkeypox can mean extreme pain, hospital trips — and weeks of isolation
Lauren Pelley | News/Health | Thu, 23 Jun 2022 04:00:27 EDTPeter Kelly is among more than 200 Canadians and counting who've caught monkeypox. He spent weeks isolating at home to keep others' safe, putting strain on his finances and mental health. Advocates now say more supports are needed — as this outbreak keeps growing. read more
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How provinces are trying to catch kids up on routine vaccines
Jenna Benchetrit | News/Canada | Sat, 25 Jun 2022 04:00:00 EDTAfter schools closed in March 2020 as a result of the pandemic, school-based immunization programs — which vaccinate kids against a host of preventable diseases — were suspended. Now, provinces are trying to bring those who fell through the cracks up to speed on their shots. read more
Why the timing of your next COVID shot is so important
Adam Miller | News/Health | Thu, 23 Jun 2022 04:00:00 EDTThe timing of your next COVID-19 vaccine may be more important than ever as highly contagious Omicron subvariants are on the rise in Canada and waning immunity from previous vaccination and infection threatens to fuel another surge. read more
Montreal women confused, devastated at being denied testing after suspected druggings
Kate McKenna | News/Canada/Montreal | Thu, 23 Jun 2022 04:00:00 EDTTwo Montreal women are calling for systemic change after being denied toxicology screenings to confirm their drinks had been spiked. read more
Abortion clinic staff in U.S. struggle with mental health after Roe v. Wade overturn
Health/World/Abortion | Sun, 03 Jul 2022 13:22:08 +0000After the overturn of Roe v. Wade, workers at U.S. abortion are feeling fear and stress as they try to continue their practice and and care for their patients. read more
Medication abortion is common in U.S. Here’s what to know
Health/World/abortion in california | Sat, 02 Jul 2022 14:07:05 +0000Abortion by pills involves the drugs mifepristone and misoprostol. As more states seek abortion limits, demand for the pills is expected to grow in the United States. read more
France mulls return to masks as COVID-19 hospitalizations rebound
Health/World/coronavirus france | Sat, 02 Jul 2022 13:13:40 +0000Masks have been contentious in France. Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, the French government suggested masks weren't helpful in protecting against the virus. read more
Health Canada says shortage of specialized infant formula to continue through summer
Canada/Health/Canada News | Fri, 01 Jul 2022 21:07:10 +0000Health Canada says the nationwide shortage of specialized baby formula is expected to continue throughout the summer. read more
Some U.S. states will try to arrest women travelling for abortion, Biden says
Health/World/Abortion | Fri, 01 Jul 2022 20:38:51 +0000President Joe Biden predicted on Friday that some U.S. states will try to arrest women for crossing state lines to get abortions. read more
Novavax expects to produce COVID-19 vaccine targeting Omicron by fall
Health/World/covid vaccine | Fri, 01 Jul 2022 19:12:02 +0000Novavax Inc NVAX.O said on Friday it expects to provide a COVID-19 vaccine targeting Omicron in the fourth quarter. read more
Is it Canada Day without fireworks? What you should know about its risks
Canada/Environment/Fire | Fri, 01 Jul 2022 16:29:55 +0000With concerns about the potential impacts on the environment and health, experts say we should scale back on the use of fireworks or do away with the tradition. read more
Monkeypox cases in Europe have tripled in last 2 weeks, says WHO
Health/World/mnkeypox symptoms | Fri, 01 Jul 2022 14:36:12 +0000In the U.K., which has the biggest monkeypox outbreak beyond Africa, officials have noted the disease is spreading in "defined sexual networks." read more
Baked goods recalled in Canada due to possible pieces of plastic
Canada/Health/Canada food recall | Fri, 01 Jul 2022 11:15:36 +0000The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is recalling a number of different Enjoy Life brand bakery products because they may contain pieces of plastic. read more
The end of work from home? Most Canadians return to office as 1 in 10 stay home: poll
Canada/Economy/Health | Fri, 01 Jul 2022 08:00:14 +0000Canadians have a number of reasons for returning to the office since COVID restrictions lifted, a new Ipsos poll found. For most, it's because they didn't have a choice, read more
