health
U.S. FDA changes course and agrees to review Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine application
Moderna says the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has agreed to review its influenza vaccine, reversing an earlier decision to reject the application, following modifications from the company. Source link
Explosive global measles outbreaks pose risk to Canadian travellers, health officials warn
The global spread of measles shows no signs of slowing down in 2026, including explosive outbreaks in travel hot spots like the southern U.S. and Mexico, prompting warnings from public health officials for Canadians to check their vaccination status before heading abroad this winter. Source link
She wanted a safer social-media platform for her kids — so she made her own
Canadian parent Natalie Boll created Tribela as an alternative social platform that prioritizes user safety and well-being, but it’s launching just as social media finds itself in the hot seat around the globe. While there’s a vocal contingent calling for an Australian-style social media ban for youth, others want a more nuanced approach. Source link
Fee charged to hospital patients waiting for long-term care points to system bottleneck, some say
Calgarian Joan MacTavish is frustrated and disappointed her 92-year-old father is subject to a daily fee while he’s in hospital waiting for a long-term care space to open up. The fee isn’t new. It’s meant to offset hospital costs, but experts say it might not be the best tool to manage patient flow. Source link
Montreal General tops list of Quebec hospitals in dire need of repair
A new assessment of Quebec’s hospital network has revealed a grim reality: the state of the province’s medical infrastructure is far worse than previously reported, with the number of buildings rated in poor condition more than doubling in the last year. Source link
B.C. Cancer looks to integrate rehab, exercise into patients' care as soon as they're diagnosed
B.C. Cancer is looking to integrate exercise into its recovery program for cancer patients as soon as they’re diagnosed, with one Kelowna doctor saying that research has shown that “prehabilitation” with exercise helps with long-term recovery. Source link
Family says small option home abandoned man with Down syndrome at hospital
A 60-year-old man with Down syndrome has been living in the Inverness hospital since Dec. 22, despite the fact hospital staff say he does not require medical treatment. The small option home where he lived for 20 years says he cannot come back. Source link
Nova Scotia's lung screening program finds dozens of cancer cases in first 2 years
Nova Scotia’s lung screening program is still in its infancy, but those leading the effort say they’ve already been able to deliver life-changing, positive news to dozens of people who might have been given a terminal diagnosis in other circumstances. Source link
Mother, doctors call on N.L. government to expand coverage of RSV shots to all infants
When Michelle Pratt’s twins were born, she learned they didn’t qualify for an antibody shot that can prevent RSV. While Pratt decided to pay for the drug out of pocket, she wants to see Newfoundland and Labrador expand coverage to include all infants — not just those deemed at risk. It’s a stance that’s shared […]
If you have Parkinson's disease, experts say you should be dancing. Here's why
Growing evidence suggests that dance can help slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease. It’s because of that research that experts are launching a national online arts hub that aims to connect Parkinson’s patients across Canada to different programs, like singing and dancing. Source link