The federal health minister is warning provinces not to charge Canadians fees for “medically necessary” care, including telemedicine and some private services, in a new letter released Friday. “There has been evidence of residents paying out of pocket to access diagnostic services such as ultrasounds, MRI and CT scans — services that should be accessible
For four years, doctors told Laura Landry-Rudolph the growing and painful rash on her inner thigh was “chafing” or perhaps “eczema.” And for four years, Landry-Rudolph persisted something much more serious was going on.In an emotional Facebook live video last month, the 32-year-old from Antigonish, N.S., shared what a dermatologist’s biopsy had finally revealed: cancer.“The
With the release of the provincial budget on Tuesday, B.C. will become the first province in Canada to make prescription contraception free for all residents. Finance Minister Katrine Conroy said free prescription contraception will be available for women and transgender and non-binary people starting April 1.The program will fully cover prescription contraception options, including most
A new intelligence report from the U.S. Department of Energy that reportedly concludes it’s possible the COVID-19 pandemic originated from an accidental laboratory leak in China is renewing questions over where the virus came from. But the report, which has not been made public but is the subject of reporting by multiple American media outlets
As Ukrainians mark a grim anniversary, one brutal year of war and devastation, new data is shining a light on the particularly gruesome impacts of Russia’s attacks on health-care facilities and workers – atrocities that human rights advocates say amount to war crimes. More than 700 attacks have targeted hospitals, health facilities and staff since
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government has signed health-care agreements in principle with all four Atlantic provinces and Ontario. He made the announcement as he spoke with students in Halifax earlier this morning.Ontario announced its 10-year deal in principle on health care on Thursday, paving the way for both sides to iron out the
The very contagious norovirus that is known for causing inflammation of the stomach and intestines is rising across the country — but it is not uncommon during this time of the year, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). The number of cases of norovirus has been on the rise “both at the
Health Canada is conducting a safety review of domperidone given its off-label use for increasing breast milk supply in postpartum women, the agency said in a statement on Tuesday. The safety review, which started last month, is looking at drug withdrawal symptoms after stopping or reducing the dose of domperidone used to stimulate lactation, Health
Last month, Consumer Reports (CR) revealed that dozens of dark chocolate products sold in the U.S. contain cadmium and lead — two heavy metals that can cause a variety of health problems, like kidney damage and immune system suppression, in both children and adults. Some of the products listed in the report included chocolates from
A U.S. proposal to make COVID-19 vaccinations an annual shot could increase booster uptake if a similar policy were adopted in Canada, but it may be too early to make such a move, according to some health experts. SARS‑CoV‑2 has yet to move into predictable or seasonal patterns of infection, and immunity gained from the