AstraZeneca says it’s withdrawing COVID vaccine amid low demand
by AstraZeneca says a surplus of other available COVID-19 vaccines and declining demand are the reasons behind why it’s withdrawing Vaxzevria. : Health
Category: Global Health
A spoonful of olive oil a day could reduce risk of death from dementia: study
A study found that those who consumed more than seven grams of olive oil a day — a bit over half a tablespoon — had …
N.B. woman must move to Toronto for life-saving lung transplant. She can’t afford to go
While the surgery is covered by New Brunswick’s Medicare, the program only partially subsidizes the cost of lodging, which will be significant in Toronto. : Health
N.S. mother ‘in shock’ after enduring 17-hour hospital wait with sick baby
Amber Clark said she arrived at the Aberdeen Hospital in New Glasgow, N.S., as her 10-month-old child was suffering from bronchitis symptoms, and was told …
Canada’s dental plan has officially kicked in. Who is eligible?
More than 1,200 seniors have already visited a dentist and had their claims processed by the federal government’s new dental care plan, the Liberals announced …
Wegovy set to launch in Canada. What to know about the weight-loss drug
Wegovy can also be prescribed to patients who are significantly overweight and have at least one related medical condition such as high blood pressure and Type …
Arizona’s 1864 abortion ban set to be repealed after Senate vote
The state Senate voted in favour of repealing the bill, which narrowly cleared the Arizona House last week and is expected to be signed into …
Toxic metals in vapes may pose major health risks for youth, study finds
The study, published Monday in the Tobacco Control journal, says vaping may increase the risk of exposure to lead, uranium and cadmium. : Health
As flu season fades, spring and summer viruses emerge. What are they?
As Canadians bid farewell to the aches and chills of the respiratory virus season a new question looms: what other microbial menaces will appear as …
N.S. man stuck abroad due to lack of available hospital beds ‘in our own province’
A Nova Scotia man who suffered a medical emergency while on an international trip is now stuck abroad after his family was told he can’t …