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[ad_1] British Columbia’s chief veterinarian has told clinics that treat wild birds that they must establish protocols to prevent the spread of avian flu, warning of the risk of human…
[ad_1] People have been hearing a lot about H5N1 bird flu — or highly pathogenic avian influenza — since a B.C. teen became the first human to get the virus…
[ad_1] Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Star Wars universe Christmas tree ornament from Hallmark has found itself on Health Canada’s naughty list due to the presence…
[ad_1] As global diabetes rates rise, the prevalence of the disease in Canada has stabilized in recent years, with women seeing the most progress, new research suggests. But experts say…
[ad_1] The federal government has tapped a panel of five experts to craft the path toward a universal pharmacare program. Dr. Nav Persaud, the Canada Research Chair in health justice,…
[ad_1] U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday he is nominating anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, putting him in charge of…
[ad_1] Measles cases rose 20% last year, driven by a lack of vaccine coverage in the world’s poorest countries and those riddled with conflict, the World Health Organization and the…
[ad_1] Cold and cough medications containing oral phenylephrine, a common ingredient found in many over-the-counter remedies, may soon disappear from U.S. shelves after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently…
[ad_1] The Public Health Agency of Canada has now confirmed that a teen in B.C. Children’s Hospital is infected with a human case of avian influenza (also known as bird…
[ad_1] In the wake of two separate labour disputes affecting Canada’s largest ports, could further disruptions or ripple effects threaten the supply of medical goods, such as drugs and equipment?…
