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Ontario reports 95 new measles cases, sending total above 1,000 since outbreak began
Public Health Ontario is reporting 95 new measles cases since last week, bringing the total number of people infected past 1,000.
Nurse wins prestigious award, for helping kids with chronic pain
A nurse practitioner whose research at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children is dedicated to helping children and teens manage pain has won a Gairdner Award.
Canadian scientist wins Breakthrough Prize for discovery of hormone used in Ozempic, Mounjaro
Dr. Daniel Drucker, an endocrinologist and a clinician-scientist at the University of Toronto and the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute at Sinai Health, shares the $3 US million prize with four colleagues from the United States and Denmark.
Canadian doctors share personal toll of COVID-19 pandemic 5 years later
Three doctors from Alberta, Nova Scotia and B.C. who became household names because of the COVID-19 pandemic reflect on how it changed their lives, including one who still requires security to follow her around.
Off-road vehicles not safe for youngest Canadians, pediatric society says
The Canadian Paediatric Society is calling for better regulation and safety measures to protect kids riding off-road vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles and side-by-sides.
People with mobility issues struggle to navigate sidewalks as cities rush to clear snow
Back-to-back snowstorms in the last week dumped record amounts of snow in Ontario and Quebec, wreaking havoc on roads, sidewalks and driveways. The city of Toronto says it will be three weeks before the snow is fully cleared.
Public health plans to cover primary care by nurse practitioners and midwives in 2026
Provincial and territorial health plans will cover primary care provided by nurse practitioners, pharmacists and midwives starting next year, federal Health Minister Mark Holland announced on Friday.
Canada must act now to be prepared for the next health emergency, new pandemic report warns
Canada needs to learn from the COVID-19 pandemic and take action before the next health emergency strikes, an expert panel of doctors and researchers say in a new independent report.
What patients should know about doctor visit summaries by AI
As artificial intelligence continues to develop in seemingly all facets of life — including health care — experts say it's important for patients to know that AI may be used in their care.
4 in Ontario sick with listeriosis amid beef tongue recall
The Ontario Ministry of Health says four people have been sickened after consuming beef tongue believed to be contaminated with Listeria.