40 free public sunscreen dispensers are being installed in communities across Canada. They're part of a pilot project to fight skin cancer by making sunscreen more widely available, and raise awareness about the importance of sun safety. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for June 5, 2024.
A third company has begun a recall over fears of possible E.coli contamination - with customers being urged to avoid eating a specific product.
"My teeth are nearly perfect. Whenever I switch dentists, they are a bit stunned at the first appointment. My husband hates me for it."
A 55-year old man reduced signs of Alzheimer’s in his blood through lifestyle changes and a personalized regime of supplements and medications.
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge on Monday granted the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, as well as employers in two Southern states, temporary relief from complying with a federal rule that would have required them to provide workers with time off and other workplace accommodations for abortions.
Robert Redfield said an avian flu pandemic among humans could kill 25 to 50 percent of those it infects.
Neighbours say their gardens were searched by police as they tried to capture the animal.
Do you think you need joint replacement surgery? If you've been putting it off, you may want to reconsider. Dr. Joseph Ciotola, an orthopedic surgeon at Mercy Medical Center, said if pain is affecting your normal daily life and you've exhausted all the non-surgical options, it may be time. Waiting too long can cause bigger problems like becoming stiff. With women, knee replacements are most common, then the hip and shoulder. Ciotola also warned to watch out for regenerative medicine.
Known as the “silent killer,” extreme heat is one of the deadliest weather events. As heatwaves become hotter, longer and more frequent due to the climate crisis, it’s important to understand why heat can be so deceptively dangerous for some of us and what warning signs to look out for. CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains.
We all know children and seniors are more vulnerable to the effects of extreme heat. Health reporter Katherine Ward has what doctors want you to know about the dangers of heat stroke, and when to seek medical attention.
Some of the salads offered at your favorite fast food chains are actually loaded with high-quality ingredients that pack an impressive nutritional punch.
Hanan Aqel and her sister had one shekel each in their hands, a gift from their grandfather to go and buy sweets.
An alleged $100 million fraud scheme could affect up to 50,000 people. Here’s what to do if you’re one of them.
What are your questions about lifestyle and brain health? Share your questions with CNN.
An anti-abortion group in South Dakota has sued to block an abortion rights measure from the November ballot.
Triple-negative breast cancer remains one of the most challenging forms of disease to treat due to the lack of known actionable biomarker targets, and chemotherapy-based regimens continue to be the mainstay of treatment, AstraZeneca said. The trial, known as CAPItello-290, was testing whether the drug combination improved overall survival in patients with inoperable or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer versus the older and cheaper chemotherapy agent, paclitaxel, in combination with a placebo.
As Canadians prepare for temperatures to soar into the mid-30s, an expert shares tips to keep you and your loved ones safe from heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Man injured after shooting in Greensboro on Stamey Street over the weekend.
Negotiators have tried to work out the details of a pandemic agreement, but now with another delay and elections in many countries, some worry motivation may wane.
