Health

'Razor blade throat' and summer viruses: what you need to know

A few months ago, COVID variant NB.1.8.1 wasn’t making headlines. However, after first being detected in China in January, reported cases have risen drastically. As of mid-May, the variant had reached...

Canada's challenging wildfire season: why its impact goes beyond the smoke

Canada is on track to see the worst wildfire season since 2023. Millions of hectares of land scorched, thousands displaced and the smoke creating air quality warnings. So how bad can it get? Should we...
You probably don't need foods with added protein, nutritionists say

The human body needs protein. Proteins carry out countless functions inside cells and they are vital for the growth, repair and maintenance of muscles, bones and skin. And with food companies rolling out...
What to know about the COVID variant that may cause 'razor blade' sore throats

The COVID-19 variant that may be driving a recent rise in cases in some parts of the world has earned a new nickname: "razor blade throat" COVID. That's because the variant — NB.1.8.1. or “Nimbus”...
Alberta to start charging for COVID-19 vaccines in the fall

Alberta will begin charging most residents for COVID-19 vaccines later this year. In a statement released Friday, the province says they will be rolling out a COVID vaccine program in the fall and any...
Salami sold in Alberta recalled over potential salmonella contamination

The Public Health Agency of Canada says seven people have been hospitalized with salmonella infections after consuming salami that's been linked to a recall. According to the agency, 57 people have...
RFK Jr.'s firing of U.S. immunization committee worrisome, Canadian scientists say

Canadian doctors and scientists say Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s firing of an immunization advisory committee south of the border is worrisome. On Monday, the U.S. health and human services secretary —...
Why spring allergies feel worse this year

If you suffer from seasonal allergies, and you’ve noticed things are getting worse – you’re not imagining it. Scientists say things have gotten worse around the world for a variety of reasons...
Global UNICEF study finds many Canadian children struggling with unhappiness

A global UNICEF study suggests many Canadian kids are unhappy. Its recent Report Card suggests one in five youth in Canada face frequent bullying, one in five are lonely and one in four struggle to...
Canadian Blood Services says it needs 1 million new blood donors over next 5 years

Marc Parravano has donated blood 146 times. He remembers regularly going to the blood collection centre with his mother when he was a kid and followed in her footsteps after he turned 17 and was able...