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4 cancers to make up nearly half of new Canadian cases...

By Adriana Fallico Global News A new study by the Canadian Medical Association Journal estimates there will be more than 250,000 new cancer cases and 87,900...

What are the 12 determinants of health in Canada?

The Government of Canada identifies 12 key determinants of health that significantly influence population health, spanning social, economic, and environmental factors. These factors determine the...

Problems with the Canadian Healthcare System

Canada’s healthcare system is widely recognized for universal access, with most medical services publicly funded and available regardless of income. On paper, it functions...

Depression Statistics Canada 2025

In 2025, depression and anxiety remain high in Canada, with roughly 1 in 5 people experiencing a mental health issue annually and 14% facing...

Health and Humanitarian side-effects of the Iran–U.S.–Israel conflict based on recent...

1. Immediate Health Impacts Hundreds of civilians have been killed and thousands wounded in Iran and neighboring regions due to airstrikes and missile attacks. Many...

More doctors not the only answer to Canada’s healthcare woes

Three things Canada can learn from Singapore’s primary care transformation. Recently, Dr. Tara Kiran made headlines when her robust national Our Care survey revealed 5.9...

What 2025 told us about the state of health care in...

1. Canadians agree: health care is key to a stronger country Amid economic uncertainty, as well as threats to Canadian sovereignty, one thing remains clear...

Healthcare Trends Canada 2025

In 2025, Canadian healthcare will face major shifts, from healthcare policy changes driven by the election to health equity concerns and evolving healthcare solutions...

Major youth health issues in Canada

Major youth health issues in Canada center on worsening mental health (anxiety, depression, suicide ideation), exacerbated by stressors like school and social media, along...

8 Tips to Help Prevent Winter Colds and Flu

No one enjoys spending the long winter months feeling sick, tired, and run down. But for many families with school-aged children, that’s often what...

Staying Safe This Winter

How the City is prepared for cold weather, and where you can go to warm up if needed. Stay safe in winter weather Low temperatures can...

Autoimmune diseases can strike any part of the body, and mostly...

Here’s what to know: Our immune system has a dark side: It’s supposed to fight off invaders to keep us healthy. But sometimes it turns...

Diabetes Canada asks people to make time for diabetes this November...

Diabetes Canada is asking people in Canada to make time for diabetes this November, Diabetes Awareness Month, by learning more about this complex condition...

Expanding healthcare capacity in Canada: the potential of internationally trained physicians

Canada’s healthcare system is facing a severe shortage of doctors, leaving millions of Canadians struggling to access essential primary and specialist care. Despite substantial...

Canada’s treatment of internationally trained physicians exacerbates the health-care crisis

Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program has recently come under intense scrutiny, with a new United Nations report by a Special Rapporteur characterizing it as...

Doctors urge measles immunization record checks with kids back in school

Unimmunized children under 10 are most hospitalized in Manitoba measles outbreaks. By: Christopher Gareau· CBC News Doctors are urging parents to make sure their kids are...

Arthritis of the Hand: What to Know About Hand Osteoarthritis

If one (or more) of your fingers feel sore and stiff throughout the day—and extra-tender at the moment you open your eyes in the...

Preparing for Summer weather

June 06, 2025 Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued special weather statements for several parts of the province, including the Fraser Valley. This...

The 4 Best Frozen Foods to Help You Lose Visceral Fat,...

Story by Kelsey Kunik, RDN Keep your freezer stocked with these nutrient-rich foods. Key Takeaways Visceral fat, also called belly fat, can increase your risk for chronic...

Canada’s health system has an accountability problem

January 2, 2025 Governments spend hundreds of billions of taxpayer dollars every year on our country’s public health care system. Health spending in 2023 was...