33 h. ago More than a third of Canadian cities have magic mushroom dispensaries, study finds

The study also found that Canada's psilocybin sellers are making unsubstantiated health claims

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4 d. ago One fix to the family doctor crisis? Not every problem needs a doctor

How Canada Wins: Other health professionals can help fill gaps in primary care 'if only we let them'

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5 d. ago Companies now offering free therapy for Canadians stressing about Trump

It has been a tumultuous time for Canadians amid an ongoing cost-of-living crisis that has been exacerbated by the tariffs imposed by United States President Donald Trump.New data from Mental Health Research Canada (MHRC) suggests that nearly half (42 per cent) of Canadians are experiencing heightened anxiety, citing the Trump tariffs as one of the main triggers.According to the report, in 2024, there was a declining trend in the number of Canadians reporting negative mental health impacts due to economic conditions.However, the beginning of 2025 marked a sharp spike, with 42 per cent reporting the economic downturn is "negatively affecting" their mental health and 39 per cent of Canadians worried that they won't be able to pay their bills."Our data confirms that today's political and economic climate is fueling widespread stress and anxiety," said Akela Peoples, CEO of MHRC. "Failing to address the mental health toll of this instability could have long-term consequen...

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5 d. ago RFK Jr.’s cuts to public health could spread infectious diseases into Canada, former CDC head warns

'It may take time to see all the damage that is being done, but the damage is really quite substantial,' Dr. Tom Frieden said

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5 d. ago RFK Jr.’s ‘chaotic’ cuts to public health could bring infectious diseases into Canada, former CDC chief warns

'It may take time to see all the damage that is being done, but the damage is really quite substantial,' Dr. Tom Frieden said

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7 d. ago Health Canada Authorizes 4Moving Biotech to Launch Phase 2a INFLAM MOTION Clinical Trial for Knee Osteoarthritis

Health Canada’s approval enables 4Moving Biotech to initiate the INFLAM MOTION Phase 2a clinical trial The INFLAM MOTION trial serves as a proof-of-concept study for 4Moving Biotech’s flagship 4P004 program LILLE & PARIS, France — 4Moving Biotech (4MB), a spin-off of 4P-Pharma dedicated to developing first-in-class treatment that modify the natural history of knee osteoarthritis, […]

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7 d. ago How to make health care better in Canada? We asked 5 experts

Global News spoke with five experts to break down the biggest issues in health care today and what federal leaders can do to address them.

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8 d. ago Baby high chairs, loungers recalled in Canada due to safety risks

Baby high chairs and loungers have been recalled in Canada because of entrapment, suffocation and fall hazards, Health Canada said in a recall statement.

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1 week ago Canada’s youth say their mental health is in crisis due to the skyrocketing cost of living

The research, by the Policy Institute at King’s College London and Ipsos Canada surveyed people across generations in Canada, the U.K. and Australia.

Economics

1 week ago Measles is spreading across Canada. A look at the affected areas

Measles is surging across Canada, alarming health officials as new cases emerge in the Prairies, possibly signaling the westward spread of Ontario's outbreak.

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1 week ago Salmonella outbreak linked to mini pastries that sickened 79 people is over: PHAC

TORONTO — The Public Health Agency of Canada says a salmonella outbreak linked to recalled mini pastries that infected 79 people appears to be over. The federal health agency says its investigation identified Sweet Cream brand mini pastries and D. Effe T. brand lemon delight and tartlet with forest fruits as the likely sources of […]

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2 w. ago Banned candles sold in Canada recalled and you should dispose as 'hazardous waste'

Canadians who purchased relight candles from Walmart Canada Marketplace are being urged to get rid of them as they pose a fire hazard.On March 12, Health Canada issued a consumer product advisory stating that relight candles were sold on Walmart Canada Marketplace, a community of third-party sellers."Immediately stop using the affected products and dispose of them according to municipal hazardous waste guidelines," stated the agency.Relight candles, or trick candles, are designed to reignite spontaneously after being extinguished or blown out. However, once disposed of, these candles are at risk of reigniting, posing a fire hazard.Relight candles have been banned in Canada since 2016 under the Candles Regulations of the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act, which states that "a candle must not reignite spontaneously after it is extinguished."There have been no reports of injuries related to the affected products. However, consumers who may have used the product are urged to report any...

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2 w. ago Busy downtown Toronto supermarket shut down by health authorities

A big-name grocery store is not exactly what comes to mind when we think of "City of Toronto health code violations," but a downtown location of Canada's third-biggest supermarket chain was just forcibly shut down for a few major food safety issues.The Metro store that has long stood right across from the city's famed St. Lawrence Market was ordered to close its doors on Thursday after inspectors deemed it unfit to remain open due to one crucial infraction that endangers saleable food directly, alongside a significant infraction and another minor one.The main problem? A rat infestation — not exactly rare in Toronto, but still very yuck."Food premise maintained in manner permitting health hazard (Rodents)," reads the closure notice shared to the City's DineSafe page on March 13. The required action included a court summons and health hazard order, which were listed as "pending on March 17."The store, at 80 Front S...

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2 w. ago RetinaLogik Secures $1.1M in Funding and Health Canada Class II Approval, Advancing the Future of Eye Care

CALGARY, Alberta — RetinaLogik Inc., a Calgary-based startup, is proud to announce it has successfully completed a $1.1 million funding round and has received Health Canada’s Class II medical device approval for its cutting-edge technology. These milestones will accelerate the adoption of RetinaLogik’s VR-AI-powered platform, enabling eye care professionals to perform essential tests—including visual field […]

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2 w. ago Kane Biotech Secures IRB Approval to Launch Innovative DispersinB® Acne Trial

Kane to work with the University of Miami to study DispersinB® Acne Cleanser in mild to moderate Acne Vulgaris WINNIPEG, Manitoba, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kane Biotech Inc. (TSX-V:KNE OTCQB:KNBIF) (“Kane Biotech” or “Kane”) announces today that it has received approval from the Internal Review Board (“IRB”) of the University of Miami Health System […]

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3 w. ago Canadians ‘strongly’ urged to get measles vaccine by public health officials before travelling

'Measles is very contagious and can cause serious illness, with complications including pneumonia, deafness, brain inflammation, and, in severe cases, death,' says Dr. Theresa Tam

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3 w. ago Dean Regier: Canada must step up as the global leader in pandemic preparedness

Opinion: The U.S. retreat from public health creates an urgent gap, and Canada must fill it. We must strengthen our ability to develop and produce vaccines and treatments at home

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3 w. ago Two people charged after $2M worth of illegal cannabis seized in Ontario: police

Provincial police say they’ve charged two people from Mississauga after seizing more than 4,000 illegal cannabis plants in the Niagara region. Police say officers responded to a location on Hwy. 3 in Wainfleet on Feb. 26, after a referral from Health Canada inspectors who said that cannabis was being illegally grown. They say officers found […]

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3 w. ago How two Alberta doctors shaped Canadian health care: Medicare's roots are in Alberta

Author, photojournalist and former Calgary Herald journalist David Bly wrote this historical piece, republished here, in August 2005, looking at two local pioneering doctors who played significant roles in shaping health care in Canada. By David Bly When doctors gather for a meeting of the Canadian Medical Association, they owe their ability to speak and […]

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3 w. ago Out of office: COVID normalized remote work, but is it really here to stay?

When the World Health Organization declared a pandemic on March 11, 2020, companies across Canada scrambled to shift their employees to home setups. Within days, old computer monitors were dragged up from basements and assembled into makeshift work stations. Spouses jostled for laptop space at the kitchen table, while other workers designed camera-ready backdrops of […]

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