The U.K. is the latest to pitch a generational smoking ban, which would stop those who are 14 years old and younger now from ever buying cigarettes legally. If passed, the law would mean the legal smoking age would increase by one year every year…
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Through this funding, internationally educated nurses will have access to additional spaces at post-secondary institutions so they can complete the programs they need for certification in Alta. This funding is enabling the creation of 848 RN…
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A public consultation was launched on the first U.K.-wide guidelines for clinical treatment of harmful drinking and alcohol dependence. The draft…
U of A studies show “bad” cholesterol isn’t the only culprit linked with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. The largest of the studies found having elevated…
The report suggests missed work days, lower productivity and lost income due to menopause symptoms cost $3.5 billion a year. Almost half of women polled…
These are the first national guidelines for high-risk drinking published in Canada. Research shows more than half of Canadians aged 15 and older drink more than recommended. The findings also show that high-risk drinking often goes unrecognized…
A study found that people who took mycophenolate mofetil within three months before a COVID-19 infection had a 108% higher risk of hospitalization and a 152%…
Coming out of the Federal, Provincial, and Territorial Health Ministers’ Meeting was a five-part work plan, which includes strengthening and sharing standardized health data. This is expected to improve barriers and allow for better planning for…
In the first investigation of its kind, the study revealed that severe hypoglycemia was 2.3 times as frequent in people taking insulin who reduced or skipped meals compared to those not…
Les amendements à la Loi sur les services de santé et l’assurance feraient en sorte que les services de certains fournisseurs privés de soins de santé mentale soient payés par le régime public d’assurance maladie. Cette loi permet déjà au régime…
The survey found 51% of Canadians are unaware or unsure of how often they should get an eye exam, 35% would…
Research shows people who are treated at home recover at the same rate or faster than those treated in hospital. The NHS delivered on its goal to roll out 10,000 virtual ward beds by the end of Sept. Virtual ward beds are for patients who can get…
Halton Healthcare approved the use of drones to transport medical samples and supplies between two Ont. hospitals located 13 kilometers apart. The agreement between the hospital network and drone company comes four months after Ottawa proposed…
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The Mount St. Vincent University class is designed to give those who need either home care or LTC - for themselves or a loved-one - a crash course on how the public system works in the province. The online course will consist of three main…
ICUs can collect less blood for lab tests and thereby reduce transfusions for critically ill patients who may have blood drawn multiple times a day, suggests a …
The project at BC Women’s Hospital will introduce 15 beds for women facing addiction challenges during pregnancy, after childbirth and as new parents. The beds are being implemented using three distinct housing models that include stabilization,…