A new UBC study revealed that a young person's mental health depends on how they use social media rather than how much time they use it. As Pinki Wong reports, researchers say those who managed their online interactions saw a reduction in anxiety, depression and loneliness.
The Marburg virus, which causes bleeding from the eyes, nose, and mouth, can be fatal in up to 90% of those infected
"I completely lost it and screamed at her that she would never become a grandma, and it's because of how she and those like her voted."
He urged President-Elect Donald Trump to reconsider nominating Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary.
Researchers discovered a decade-long discrepancy.
A Halifax resident is frustrated after waiting more than three years for an MRI that showed a benign brain tumour and she's worried others are suffering because of an inefficient system.A doctor at a hospital eye clinic referred Marina Atwell for diagnostic imaging of her brain in June 2021, a few months after a routine eye test detected one of her eyes was significantly weaker. She waited more than three years to learn that the problem, which was affecting her vision, was a growth impacting her
Three family members are suing the Alberta government and a company that operates an Edmonton group home, alleging both failed to take steps to prevent the death of 15-year-old Noah Gitsel.Gitsel died by suicide in May inside a group home in north Edmonton's Killarney neighbourhood. In a recently updated statement of claim filed in Edmonton Court of King's Bench, Gitsel's parents and sister allege the province and Family Connections Inc. took no precautions to prevent that outcome, even though t
According to a new study published in Neurology, poor sleep is linked to a higher risk of dementia. Neurologists explain the link—and how to prevent dementia.
Of course, you can't come back from literally *dying*, but plenty of people have had their hearts stop or otherwise shown signs of death, only to return to the land of the living.
Thousands of eggs sold at Costco under the Kirkland Signature brand have been recalled due to potential salmonella contamination. What to know.
After a multi-month gap in her menstrual cycle, 45-year-old Tracy Norton went to the doctor to check that she was going through menopause, as she expected. Just when she thought her fertility was coming to an end, she was met with a welcome surprise. Kelly Rissman reports
There are around 49,200 new lung cancer cases in the UK every year.
A new research consortium has found not only that brain fungi or bacteria cause some dementia cases, but also that in some cases, it can be straight-up reversed. One of the main drivers behind this discovery, pharmaceutical rep-turned-infectious disease specialist Nikki Schultek, told The Guardian that she also suffered from dementia caused by fungi. Nearly […]
More than 65 people are sick with the illness so far. These are the signs and what you should do if you have the produce in your fridge.
Newborn baby Wyllow-Raine Swinburn died three days after arriving home from hospital.
ProActive Wellness Centre says its on demand service is already easing the burden on emergency rooms. (TippaPatt/Shutterstock)At a time when thousands of people in Newfoundland and Labrador are going without a family doctor, a new company offering virtual medical appointments says the service is already cutting down on unnecessary emergency room visits.ProActive Wellness Centre's new on demand service went live a month ago. At the moment, the service is focused on handling acute ailments for peo
Saskatchewan's information and privacy commissioner says hackers obtained the medical and personal information of more than 7,000 people.The breach occurred earlier this year and affected patient records stored electronically through four clinics run by the health-care company Innomar in Saskatchewan. The hack did not affect Innomar's pharmacies in the province.The private clinics provide lab testing and blood work and are located in Regina, Saskatoon, North Battleford and Prince Albert.In his r
Maintaining muscle might be one way to help prevent dementia, new research suggests.
You might not realize it, but your mouth is a key part of your gastrointestinal tract.
Megan Fox says she has "learned all the tricks" of pregnancy now that she is expecting baby number four.Megna Fox
You've probably heard of Stockholm syndrome. Now, psychiatrist Dr. Emmanuel Stip has coined a term for the stress and anger many feel when confronted with Montreal's iconic construction cones.
