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Nanoparticle therapy reprograms tumor immune cells to attack cancer from within
Within tumors in the human body, there are immune cells (macrophages) capable of fighting cancer, but they have been unable to perform their roles properly due to suppression by the...
How the 'guardian of the genome' impacts blood vessel growth
The protein p53, best known as the "guardian of the genome" for its role in preventing cancer, can affect blood vessels in different ways. However, it has not been clear...
Bacteria reveal second 'shutdown mode' for surviving antibiotic treatment
A new study reveals that bacteria can survive antibiotic treatment through two fundamentally different "shutdown modes," not just the classic idea of dormancy. The paper is published in the journal...
Avian flu hit Ontario turkey farms hard. Is it still safe to eat for your holiday meal?
Some London-area butchers say the availability of holiday turkeys is unchanged, despite an ongoing avian influenza outbreak in Ontario that's seen tens of thousands of birds culled.
Hospitals warned about rare infection emerging in Calgary
Health officials are warning emergency wards about the circulation of Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) among homeless adults living in Calgary.
5th person hospitalized in E. coli outbreak linked to Pillsbury brand Pizza Pops
The Public Health Agency of Canada is reporting a fifth hospitalization in an E. coli outbreak linked to recalled Pillsbury brand Pizza Pops. The federal agency says 23 people in seven...
Pickleball injuries on the rise, according to research and medical professionals
As the sport grows in Canada, medical professionals say they are seeing the effect it is having on people physically.
IWK says more children in the Maritimes going to ER with flu-like symptoms
The IWK is urging people in the Maritimes to get vaccinated for the flu after reporting a big increase in the number of children coming to emergency rooms with flu-like...
Simple advice to avoid the flu this Christmas and have a healthy holiday season
'Tis the season to get sick — and for families and friends to pass around bugs like unwanted gifts. So before you head from one celebration to another, here are...
Wisdom teeth surgery out of reach for young Sask. mom, who hopes national plan can help
Is the Canadian Dental Care Plan making a difference in Saskatchewan? Health Canada reports 95,903 people in the province have been accepted into the program.
Alberta orders review after man dies waiting in Edmonton emergency department
Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services Matt Jones said on social media Friday that he had directed Acute Care Alberta to work with Covenant Health to review the circumstances...
Northeast B.C. measles outbreak to continue into 2026, health officials say
Six months after a measles outbreak first began in northeast B.C., Northern Health says the virus will continue to circulate in the region well into 2026, prolonging the strain on...
Northwestern Health Unit confirms measles case, in a year Canada saw alarming rise in numbers
The Northwestern Health Unit has confirmed a case of measles in the Kenora area of northwestern Ontario, in a year that saw an alarming rise in cases in Canada and...
New safe supply rules take effect in B.C., with mixed reactions
Most people who take prescription opioids as an alternative to illicit drugs must now take them under the supervision of a pharmacist. Some worry the move will push people back...
Peace by Chocolate, NuttyHero pistachio-related products recalled over salmonella fears
Hundreds of pistachios and pistachio-containing products have been recalled in Canada in recent months.
How sudden cardiac arrest can be different for athletes — based on their sex
While male athletes are more likely to suffer a sudden cardiac arrest, women are less likely to survive one. Physiological differences and bystander reaction could partially explain the difference, suspect...
Mosquitos in Toronto test positive for West Nile virus, but city says risk of infection is low
Toronto Public Health has confirmed some mosquitos in the city have tested positive for West Nile virus, but say the risk of infection is low if precautions are taken.
Did you know you can get a sunburn on your eyes? Here's why you need to take precautions
It's been a sunny summer so far and experts say while many people know to slap on sunscreen to protect their skin, they may not realize how important it is...
Dieting culture stole years of my life. Then, I unlocked the key to break free
After moving from South Africa as a child, Natasha Ngindi felt the pressure to fit in with Canadian beauty standards. She spent years dieting and cycling through weight loss and...
Contaminated salami that caused outbreak also sold in B.C. and Saskatchewan
Health officials added Saskatchewan and British Columbia to the list of provinces where salami and cacciatore products connected to a salmonella outbreak were distributed. Eighty-seven people have now gotten sick after...
This lab asks research volunteers to breathe in toxic fumes — and they do it willingly
As air quality worsens in Canada due to wildfire smoke, UBC's Air Pollution Exposure Lab is one of the only facilities of its kind in Canada gathering pinpoint data to...
Why are so many federal inmates dying shortly before their release date?
Data released by the Correctional Service of Canada to CBC through a freedom of information request showed the leading cause of death for inmates serving determinate sentences between January 2019 and...
Emergency departments in N.S. still struggling with closures
Many rural emergency departments in Nova Scotia lack the necessary staff to be able to maintain consistent operating hours.
Airborne fentanyl at some B.C. supportive housing sites a risk to workers, says report
The report conducted for B.C. Housing found second-hand fentanyl smoke "grossly exceeded" workplace regulatory limits in some facilities. A medical toxicologist says the smoke is "similar to smog pollution" and...
Medication Abortion Using Telehealth Is As Safe As In-Person Care, Study Finds
Researchers find that medication abortion provided at home with a Zoom or text link to a medical provider is extremely safe and effective
Una temporada de incendios sin precedentes arrasa uno de los puntos calientes de biodiversidad de la Tierra
En Colombia han ardido más de 500 incendios, incluso en sus delicados y únicos humedales del altiplano, uno de los ecosistemas de más rápida evolución de la Tierra
People with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome May Have an "Exhausted" Immune System
A long-awaited study of people with ME/CFS revealed differences in their immune and nervous system. The findings may offer clues about long COVID
Meet the diabetes researcher behind Barbie’s new pink (insulin) pumps
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