British Columbia trials drug decriminalization
British Columbia trials drug decriminalization
Adults in B.C. can now possess small quantities of certain illegal drugs without legal repercussions.
Should alcohol carry a warning label?
Should alcohol carry a warning label?
Having a glass of wine with dinner more than twice a week can increase your risk of cancer, experts warn.
What to know about Omicron XBB.1.5
What to know about Omicron XBB.1.5
XBB.1.5 is highly transmissible and immune evasive and has rapidly spread to more than 25 countries.
Could a flu shot push help curb pediatric hospitalizations?
Could a flu shot push help curb pediatric hospitalizations?
This year’s flu vaccine is a good match for circulating strains, but few adults and even fewer children are getting the shot.

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Review uncovers fatal flaws in long-term care infection control

Older woman rests her face on one hand while looking out the window of a retirement home

Review uncovers fatal flaws in long-term care infection control

September 22, 2020

Long-term care facilities must balance the risk of COVID-19 against residents’ quality of life, according to a review into an outbreak in Nova Scotia.

Canada can override patents to combat drug, equipment shortages during the pandemic

A row of vaccine vials on a light blue background

Canada can override patents to combat drug, equipment shortages during the pandemic

April 2, 2020

Canadian primary care doctors face shortage of protective equipment

Family physician Dr. Carola Collins wearing a homemade fabric face mask

Canadian primary care doctors face shortage of protective equipment

March 20, 2020

Breast density disclosure may do more harm than good

Over the shoulder shot of male physician consulting with a female patient

Breast density disclosure may do more harm than good

December 12, 2019