health
Vaccines were once mandatory for Manitoba students. Does the measles outbreak warrant a return?
As Manitoba grapples with a swelling number of measles cases, a school division trustee would like to see mandatory immunization against the illness and other diseases for students. Source link
Jonathan Haidt says Zuckerberg trial could finally hold Big Tech accountable for the harm done to young users
For years, Jonathan Haidt has warned that handing smartphones and social media to kids have caused tremendous harm. Now, he says we could be at a turning point, as Mark Zuckerberg appears before a jury for the first time to defend Meta Platforms against allegations it knowingly targeted young users. Source link
Canada's public drug plans shouldn't cover new Alzheimer's drug, agency says
Public drug plans should not cover lecanemab, a drug to slow early-stage Alzheimer’s disease, Canada’s Drug Agency says in its draft recommendation. Source link
Montreal hospital recognized for efforts to improve emergency care for seniors
The American College of Emergency Physicians is acknowledging St. Mary’s Hospital for its dedication to elder care — a first for a health facility in Montreal. Some of the criteria include how hospitals reduce the risks of infection, delirium and immobility. Source link
Pneumonia hospitalizations in Canada rose dramatically last respiratory illness season, CIHI says
Newly released data backs up what hospitals were experiencing during the last respiratory illness season: A big rise in the number of people being treated for pneumonia. The Canadian Institute for Health Information says children between five and 17 years old were especially hard hit. Source link
Dozens of health-care workers caught 'snooping' into Lapu-Lapu Day victims' medical records: report
Three dozen health-care professionals were caught “snooping” into the medical records of people who were patients in the aftermath of the Lapu-Lapu Day tragedy in Vancouver last year, according to a new report by B.C.’s information and privacy commissioner. Source link
Independent review says dog testing at London, Ont. hospital done ethically, but flags communication gaps
A third-party review into the use of dogs for medical research at London’s Lawson Research Institute has found that the testing, which induced heart attacks in the dogs, followed all “regulatory, ethical and professional standards.” Source link
Couple living on small pension told they don't qualify for grant to help son move home
Christian Herridge has spent more than 16 months in hospital, but is determined to move back home to his parents’ house in Mahone Bay, N.S. Source link
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