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Toronto sees highest tuberculosis cases in over 20 years amid growing health care gaps

In 2024, the City of Toronto recorded its highest number of tuberculosis cases in over 20 years, Toronto Public Health confirmed on Friday. Findings from "Stop TB Canada" found there are significant...

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Salmonella outbreak in Canada sickens 69, linked to imported pastries

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) reports that 69 people have become ill country-wide due to a salmonella outbreak linked to imported pastries. PHAC states the illnesses occurred between late...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation hearing to be health secretary: Five things to look for

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s famous name, populist stances and loyal following have earned him President Donald Trump's support, but will that get him the votes he needs from the Republican-controlled Senate...
Ontario pledges $1.8 billion to expand access to family doctors for two million residents

Ontario's government says it will invest $1.8 billion to connect two million more people to a publicly funded family doctor or primary care team within four years. The Doug Ford government, which is...
Health officials warn travellers of potential measles exposure at Toronto Pearson Airport

Health officials are warning travellers who visited Toronto Pearson International Airport earlier this week of a potential measles exposure. In a statement issued on Friday, Toronto Public Health (TPH)...
‘Where’s the help?’ For some elderly patients, home health care after hospital discharge is a challenge

Vanessa Leslie is working to launch her own business after retiring from a lifelong career with the Ontario Provincial Police. But those plans are on hold after her mother suffered a health setback several...
'New Year, New You': Debunking the myth of January reinvention

We've officially passed what's known as "Quitter's Day," the second Friday in January where people generally abandon their new year's resolutions.   If you're feeling down because you've swapped the...
Experts wants new definition of obesity, less emphasis on BMI

A heavily-muscled athlete weighs 250 pounds with a body fat percentage in the single digits. He can sprint like the wind and sports a six-pack, but according to the Body Mass Index (BMI), he's obese. Doesn't...
'Obamacare' hits record enrollment but an uncertain future awaits under Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — A record 24 million people have signed up for insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act, former President Barack Obama's landmark health legislation, as the program awaits...
9 supervised injection sites across province approved for transition to treatment hubs

Nine supervised injection sites across Ontario will soon be transitioned into treatment centres, Ontario's Ministry of Health announced on Thursday. The sites approved to be transitioned into Homelessness...