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How often do you fart? This smart flatulence underwear can tell you that and more
Everyone farts. But not everyone tracks their farts. Now, smart underwear is making a case for paying closer a…
What the Lindsay Clancy trial reveals about the reality of postpartum psychosis
Seventeen years ago, Patricia Tomasi gave birth to her first child and says that, almost immediately, somethin…
Trump threatens to halt trade with some countries unless the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates – US politics live
Trump appears to be picking up interest rate fight again with new Fed chief after long-running feud with previ…
A mysterious 'island' appears and then disappears in Canada – video
A mysterious island has emerged in Williston Lake in Canada. A local resident shared a video of a floating 'is…
Nearly 4,000 pairs of safety boots sold in Canada are being recalled. Here’s why
Thousands of pairs of safety boots from a major global brand are being recalled due to the risk of an electric…
U.S. study tests psilocybin to fight cancer side effects
Here’s a novel idea for countering the painful side effects of chemotherapy: beforehand, take the hallucinogen…
New Zealand approves use of party drug MDMA to treat trauma
Two psychiatrists in New Zealand won approval Friday to prescribe pharmaceutical-grade MDMA to sufferers of se…
Health-care hiring has propped up Canada’s job market. Will patients see a difference?
A hiring boom across Alberta and Ontario health-care systems has been singlehandedly propping up Canada's nati…
Doctor explains why we fall sick in September and what to do about it
September marks two changes related to annual illness: a fall in temperatures and children heading back to sch…
Three incidents connected to Elmo teether in Canada: recall notice
An Elmo teething toy poses a potential choking hazard, according to a Canadian recall notice.
Trump’s new CDC director ordered delay in counting 2 measles-related deaths
In a highly unusual move, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is not counting two measles-asso…
Pentagon issues clinical guidelines on troop testosterone screening to start immediately
The U.S. Pentagon issued detailed guidance on Wednesday for a new, mandatory testosterone deficiency screening…
Front-line workers point to gap in supports since Calgary's supervised consumption site closed
Just over two months since Calgary's only supervised consumption site shut down, some front-line workers argue…
As Congo Ebola deaths pass 3,000, officials seek to track spread via mobile data
As the death toll from its Ebola outbreak exceeds 3,000, the Democratic Republic of Congo is using cell data t…
Canada assesses risks to imports after India raid finds fake labels on food products
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is looking into whether an illegal operation in India that labeled chips a…
Vaccine-preventable illnesses on the horizon again as Canadian kids head back to school
With millions of Canadian kids heading back to school and temperatures set to drop, it’s time to brace for ano…
Peel, York regions confirm first human cases of West Nile virus this year
Health officials in Peel and York regions have confirmed the first human cases of West Nile virus in 2026.
Hormone replacement therapy claims increase by 228 per cent in five years: Manulife
Insurance data tabulated by the Canadian insurer over the past five years have found that HRT claims among wom…
Clinical trial patient says ketamine treatment for bipolar depression changed his life
Rennie, who has had bipolar depression for almost 30 years, was one of the 68 participants in a University Hea…
This U.K. Olympian battled porn addiction for years. He now wants to help others suffering in silence
At first, it was nothing more than a glance at adult magazines or material shared between friends. Then, as he…
Genetic discovery may lead to treatments for OCD and tics
Many of the newly identified genes are shared between OCD and chronic tic disorders. At the biological level, …
Doctors, liver specialist team up to better fight hepatitis in Alberta
Recent changes to the way doctors test for and manage hepatitis patients in Alberta is allowing them to find a…
Congo's Ebola outbreak shows no signs of slowing as deaths top 3,000
Congo’s Ebola outbreak has killed more than 3,000 people out of over 6,100 confirmed cases, the latest governm…
Check vaccinations before heading back to school: chief public health officer
Canada’s chief public health officer is urging parents to check that routine childhood vaccinations are up-to-…
This popular brand of chicken burgers is being recalled across Canada. Here’s why
A popular brand of chicken burgers is being recalled over undeclared egg, a food allergen that could cause sev…
Fertility program offers future choices for 12-year-old N.W.T. cancer patient
Fort Good Hope, N.W.T., resident Chloe Dixon was diagnosed with a soft-tissue sarcoma in the summer of last ye…
Schools reopen despite concerns amid Congo's Ebola outbreak
A new academic year began across the Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday despite concerns by parents and t…
Why it can take time and effort to find the right meds to help mental health
At the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, mental health professionals who treated her testified that she repeatedly …
Families seeking addiction treatment say 'call back tomorrow' not an acceptable response in toxic drug crisis
At an event marking B.C.'s toxic drug crisis in Prince George, families shared stories of trying to find help,…
Inadequate cell service is ‘jeopardizing people’s lives’ in emergencies, says N.L. woman
First responders and residents across Newfoundland and Labrador say better cellular connectivity is needed for…
As more teens turn to AI for emotional support, experts say it's no substitute for human connection
A University of Ottawa study surveyed nearly 40,000 youth in Ontario and found that one in five had turned to …
How to help your teen with post-summer social media withdrawal
If your teenager has spent the summer glued to their phone, screen time limits imposed at school might spark w…
Young people are drinking less. So why are some embracing ‘tanmaxxing’ and smoking?
Health experts are raising concerns as trends like “tanmaxxing” and cigarette smoking gain traction among some…
Mother suffers burns to genitals, thighs, sides while giving birth in Prague hospital
A mother giving birth in a Prague hospital suffered burns during a caesarean section, the hospital said Monday…
Congo authorities report more than 6,000 confirmed Ebola cases and nearly 3,000 deaths
Congo’s authorities said Monday that the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has topped 6,000 cases with…
Health-care groups call on Ottawa to stop Alberta’s dual medical practice model
Canadian and provincial health-care groups are calling on the federal government to stop Alberta from allowing…
Animal tranquilizer, sedatives found in Winnipeg fentanyl supply, warns expert
Winnipeggers are being warned about the presence of animal tranquilizers and sedatives in the city’s drug supp…
Stressed out about politics? It could be impacting your health
Political stress is a distinct type of stress that refers to how political events, decisions and actors, can c…
Tenants in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside are working to make their buildings safer during heat waves
A group of tenants in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside is demonstrating how communities can come together to keep…
‘You’re at war when you get attacked’: Mark Carney shows combative nature in face-off with Trump
The Canadian PM is one of the few world leaders to stand up to the US president. Former colleagues say they ar…