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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”...

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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...
Moderna study shows immune response in older adults for a combo flu and COVID-19 shot

A combination shot for flu and COVID-19 using messenger RNA generated antibodies in a study, but U.S. government regulators want to see data on whether the new vaccine protects people from getting sick. Researchers...
Mole Mobile brings skin cancer screenings to remote areas

As Melanoma Awareness Month kicks off on Thursday, Melanoma Canada is rolling out its Mole Mobile to raise awareness about skin cancer and provide screenings for the disease to those that might not otherwise...
Frozen pastries are being recalled in Alberta and four other provinces

Health Canada has issued a recall notice for multiple frozen pastries that were sold under the brands Sweet Cream and D. Effe T. The national health department says the products are being removed from...