‘Do not consume’: Canada food agency warns of salmonella found in shell eggs brands
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food recall warning on Saturday for several brands of shell eggs due to a potential salmonella contamination.
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With bird flu cases rising, certain kinds of pet food may be risky for animals – and people
Americans’ interest in raw foods — for pets and humans — has surged, fueled by a growing distrust in highly processed foods and chemical additives. Infectious disease experts, however, say the trend goes too far, since it abandons tried-and-true safety steps — including heating milk and cooking meats — that kill dangerous viruses and bacteria.
Keeping blood pressure under control is critical. There's a new option for tough cases
Nothing doctors prescribed controlled Michael Garrity’s dangerously high blood pressure — until they zapped away some nerves on his kidneys.
Tick lodged in young woman’s ear leads to sudden hearing loss and vertigo
A rare medical case involving a tick lodged in a young woman’s ear canal has highlighted the serious risks of insect infestation and tick-borne diseases.
Are you planning on running a marathon? Here’s how to prepare
Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend is a few months away, and the time is now to start preparing, according to an Ottawa runner.
Norovirus outbreak reported at shelter for California wildfire evacuees
Some survivors of the Southern California wildfires are dealing with outbreaks of norovirus and other stomach ailments at a shelter set up to help evacuees.
Two snowy owls found dead in Toronto park infected with bird flu: TRCA
Two snowy owls that were found dead at Tommy Thompson Park late last December tested positive for bird flu, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) says.
Canada Post employee denied short-term disability claim because cancer diagnosis came during strike
A Kitchener, Ont. woman's fight for short-term disability benefits may help Canadians across the country.
Toronto conserving rabies vaccine supply due to provincial shortage
Toronto Public Health says it is conserving its rabies vaccine supply due to a shortage in Ontario. The health agency instructed doctors Thursday to start rationing the city’s remaining supply.
Allergy alert: Chocolate bars recalled over undeclared nuts
A popular brand of chocolate bar is being recalled after a customer found it contained hazelnuts that were not declared on the wrapper.
U.S. FDA approves sales of Zyn nicotine pouches, citing health benefits for adult smokers
Federal health officials on Thursday backed the public health benefits of nicotine pouches, authorizing Philip Morris International’s Zyn to help adult smokers cut back or quit cigarettes.
Red dye No. 3 is now banned in the U.S. Is it legal in Canada?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Wednesday that it’s banning the use of red dye No. 3 in food and oral medicine due to the potential risk of causing cancer. Here's what Health Canada has to say about the synthetic additive.
Keep your red meat to these limits to protect your brain health, experts say
Reducing your red meat consumption could have many positive impacts — on your heart, the environment, and maybe even on your long-term cognitive health, according to a new study.
New research says mental health program in high schools reduces drug disorders
New research suggests that students who participate in a mental health program in their first year of high school develop fewer substance abuse disorders by the time they graduate.
