Surgical backlogs ease in Canada, but millions still struggle for primary care: CIHI – National
[ad_1] Descrease article font size Increase article font size A new report by the Canadian Institute for Health Information says 83 … Read more
Canada’s reduced refugee targets ‘wise’ for housing stability: UNHCR – National
[ad_1] It is wise of Canada to scale back the number of new refugees it plans to resettle if that helps stabilize the housing market and prevents backlash against newcomers, the head of the UN refugee agency said during a visit to Ottawa this week. Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, met with … Read more
5 key U.S. election turning points Canadians should watch for – National
[ad_1] Americans are facing a decision about the future of their country and no matter which president they choose, Canada cannot escape the pull of political polarization from its closest neighbour. Vice-President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump present starkly different paths forward for the United States and the race for the White House … Read more
Walking pneumonia spikes in parts of Canada, especially in kids: doctors – National
[ad_1] Descrease article font size Increase article font size Doctors say they are seeing a spike in walking pneumonia cases in parts of Canada, particularly in kids, at a time when respiratory viruses typically circulate. Walking pneumonia is a mild form of pneumonia that often presents as a fever, cough or fatigue, but a small … Read more
Iranian woman detained after shedding clothes on Tehran campus – National
[ad_1] Iranian authorities detained a young woman who was seen walking around a university in Tehran in her underwear, and while little is known about her whereabouts or condition, Amnesty International is demanding she “immediately and unconditionally” be released from custody. The unidentified young woman was filmed removing her clothes before sitting and walking around … Read more
Israel has formally cut ties with UNRWA. What this could mean for Gaza – National
[ad_1] Israel has formally ended a decades-old cooperation agreement with the United Nations Palestinian relief agency (UNRWA) that covered the protection, movement and diplomatic immunity of the agency in Israel, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. Israel notified the U.N. in a letter on Sunday, as required by a new law adopted by Israel’s … Read more
RFK Jr. and Trump want fluoride out of water. What does the mineral do? – National
[ad_1] Donald Trump plans to push for the removal of fluoride from United States drinking water on his first day in office if elected, according to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. On Saturday, former independent presidential candidate Kennedy took to X, claiming that fluoride is an “industrial waste” linked to arthritis, bone cancer, IQ loss and … Read more
Conservative MP wants to reverse new rules for natural health products – National
[ad_1] By David Cummings The Canadian Press Posted November 4, 2024 3:15 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Conservative MP wants Parliament to undo changes made by the Liberals last year that brought natural health products under the same regulations as pharmaceuticals. The new rules mean Health Canada … Read more
Many Canadians end up in ER before being diagnosed with cancer: study
[ad_1] Many cancer patients in Canada seek emergency help before their diagnosis, with more than half being hospitalized following an ER visit, according to new research. A study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) on Monday showed that more than a third of cancer patients in Ontario had visited an emergency department in … Read more
Indonesia volcanic eruption kills at least 10 people, burns homes – National
[ad_1] Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency said Monday that at least 10 people have died as a series of volcanic eruptions widens on the remote island of Flores. The eruption at Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki around midnight spewed thick brownish ash as high as 2,000 meters (6,500 feet) into the air and hot ashes hit … Read more
James Van Der Beek reveals he has colorectal cancer, but is ‘feeling good’ – National
[ad_1] James Van Der Beek has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer, revealing the news in an exclusive interview with People over the weekend. “I have colorectal cancer. I’ve been privately dealing with this diagnosis and have been taking steps to resolve it, with the support of my incredible family,” the 47-year-old Dawson’s Creek star told … Read more