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With measles outbreaks growing in Canada, this mother pleads with parents to vaccinate
With measles cases on the rise in Canada at rates unseen in almost three decades — and vaccination coverage for childhood vaccines like the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) shot falling since the pandemic — those who've suffered from measles complications are pleading that those who can get vaccinated do.
Second Opinion
Step up measles vaccinations, say doctors as outbreaks accelerate in Ontario, Alberta
Measles outbreaks in Ontario and Alberta continue to grow because vaccination rates are too low, say some doctors urging provincial public health officials to step up efforts.
Do I need a third dose of the measles vaccine? And other common questions answered
With over 1,000 cases in Ontario alone, 2025 is already a record-shattering year for measles infections.
RFK Jr. calls artificial food dyes 'poisonous.' Here's how they're regulated in Canada
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to phase out eight food dyes. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called them "poisonous compounds." The evidence is a bit more nuanced though. Here is a fact check.
Treat childhood obesity by reducing stigma, adding options, say new Canadian guidelines
GLP-1s like Ozempic, as well as weight-loss surgery, are among the recommendations to treat childhood obesity in the first guideline update in Canada in almost 20 years.
Measles outbreaks spark concern over rare 'horrific' neurological disorder
As measles outbreaks in Canada grow and spread between provinces, pediatricians are again recommending vaccinations while also bracing for serious complications, including a rare, long-term neurological disorder that can emerge six to 10 years after an initial measles infection.
SECOND OPINION
Top American scientists just lost their jobs. Canada is rolling out the welcome mat
What would it take to bring American scientists north? Increasing research funding — as well as costs for things that make research possible — would be a good start, say experts.
Trump wants to tariff Canadian-made drugs. Experts warn U.S. patients could pay the price
Experts say if the Trump administration applies tariffs to pharmaceuticals, it would disrupt delicate supply chains — and shortages in life-saving drugs could be on the line.
Bird flu is hitting the U.S. hard. Now, migratory birds are flying north
5 years after COVID-19, scientists are watching another virus warily: H5N1. It’s been circulating widely in the U.S. — and now, wild birds are set to start north for migration season.
Getting diagnosed with cancer in your 20s and 30s can be isolating. But there are programs that can help
From family planning to financial burdens, young adults with cancer face a unique struggle — and need support systems tailored to their needs, say doctors.