Almost 40% of Canadian youth blow past recommended screen time: data

Over one in 10 youth (14 per cent) met screen time guidelines in both surveyed years, and nearly half (49 per cent) followed screen time guidelines in one of the two years.

Alberta moves to drastically reduce access to medically assisted dying

The UCP government introduced a bill stipulating only those likely to die of natural causes within a year would be eligible for medical assistance in dying.

U.K. meningitis outbreak worsens, chief medical advisor calls it ‘unprecedented’

The U.K. Health Security Agency described the event as 'rapidly evolving' and warned of the potential for further cases.

An exercise program proves life-changing for this Nova Scotia cancer patient

Since 2018, the ACCESS program has partnered the Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program and has seen over 500 participants come through the program.

Time for ‘serious’ talks on how AI uses news media information: minister

Culture Minister Marc Miller says the government must have a serious conversation about AI systems’ use of news to ensure companies are acting responsibly.

Functional health drops for Canadians, especially those under 35: StatCan

Functional health summarizes a person’s level of difficulty in eight health aspects - vision, hearing, speech, cognition, dexterity, mobility, emotional health and pain. 

Court blocks U.S. child vaccine changes, says RFK Jr. may have violated law

The decision halts an order to end broad recommendations for all children to be vaccinated against flu, rotavirus, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, some forms of meningitis and RSV.