Measles outbreaks in Ontario, Quebec concerning, Canada’s top doctor says
Dr. Theresa Tam says all of the people who were recently infected were exposed to measles in Canada, rather than…
The winter ‘quademic’? You may be sick with one of these 4 viruses
Sneezing, fever, chills, vomiting, coughing — it’s not just one virus wreaking havoc this winter; it’s a combination of four…
Flu and RSV cases spike in B.C., but COVID-19 remains low
New data shared by B.C.’s Centre for Disease Control shows the province has one of the worst flu rates in…
‘The gift that keeps on giving’: Albertans describe struggle with this year’s virus season
It’s being called ‘the Christmas gift that keeps on giving’ as the number of cases of the flu and other…
New federal funds boost Ontario school meals program by $108M over 3 years
The officials say Ottawa will be chipping in $108.5 million over the next three years to Ontario’s existing Student Nutrition…
Shortage of supply, vaccine fatigue lead to low vaccination rates in Alberta
Health officials in Alberta are sounding an alarm over delays in delivery of some vaccines they say could be contributing…
New Alberta COVID data highlights value of getting newly formulated vaccine once available: expert
The latest data published on the Alberta respiratory virus dashboard show that between August 2023 and August 2024, 732 deaths…
Back-to-school lunches: Dietitian tips for avoiding ultra-processed foods
With the start of a new school year, Canadian parents are facing the familiar challenge of packing healthy lunches for…
More than half of baby foods in U.S. fail WHO nutrition standards: study
Whether it’s high sodium, too much sugar or misleading labels, nearly 60 per cent of infant and toddler foods sold…
Your ‘summer cold’ could likely be COVID-19, doctors say amid surge
Gayle Robin was surprised when her sister in California told her in early July she had tested positive for COVID-19,…