13 h. ago Measles cases show signs of exponential growth in western Canada, say health experts

As the measles epidemic in Canada shows signs of exponential growth, public health experts in Alberta and Saskatchewan are stepping up their efforts to get people vaccinated.

Science

5 d. ago Brown rice has more arsenic than white. Is it still the better choice?

Health experts say that concerns about arsenic in brown rice are mostly overstated

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8 d. ago Collective trauma after festival attack could ripple for months, experts say

VANCOUVER — Communal grief following the ramming attack at a Filipino festival in Vancouver that killed 11 people last weekend will likely persist for months, mental health experts in British Columbia warn. “Traumatic events, grief, is not something that is resolved in a week or two weeks, or a couple of months,” said Heather Mohan, […]

Events

1 week ago Lapu Lapu Day tragedy: How to investigate a crime involving a mentally ill suspect

The Lapu Lapu Day massacre may have been sparked by a mental health crisis, but a police expert says that doesn't change how the crime is handled.

Economics

2 w. ago Canadians’ health data at risk of Trump’s AI ambitions, experts warn

Medical researchers and lawyers say our rocky relationship with the U.S. creates an urgent need to protect a critical Canadian resource: patient health information.

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2 w. ago Protect ’valuable’ Canadian health data from Trump’s AI aspirations, experts urge

Medical researchers and lawyers say our rocky relationship with the U.S. creates an urgent need to protect a critical Canadian resource: patient health information that can be used to train artificial intelligence. “Our health data is the most valuable health data set in the world,” said Natalie Raffoul, an intellectual property lawyer in Ottawa. “You […]

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2 w. ago WEBINAR: Greenspace Health and CARF Present Expert Panel on the Role of Measurement

Learn how MBC drives enhanced clinical outcomes, accreditation readiness, and system-wide improvements. TORONTO & WASHINGTON — Today, Greenspace Health, North America’s leading provider of Measurement-Based Care technology, education and implementation support, is proud to announce a new educational partnership with CARF International, a globally respected behavioral health accrediting body, to present a live educational panel […]

Technology

2 w. ago Downtown Edmonton's Manulife Place gets a new name with new tenant

Downtown Edmonton’s iconic 36-storey Manulife Place, located at 10180 101 St., will be renamed National Bank Centre to honour the bank’s growing presence in the building, as the recently acquired Canadian Western Bank moves in. “This move is a testament to Edmonton’s significance in our growth strategy, and our presence in Western Canada as we […]

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2 w. ago Global Health Experts Appointed to Judge Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2025, to Be Held in Dubai

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Aster DM Healthcare, one of the leading integrated healthcare providers in GCC & India, has announced the distinguished Grand Jury panel for the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2025 to be held in Dubai on May 26, 2025. This esteemed panel includes five leading healthcare and nursing experts: Prof. Sheila […]

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