Health & Lifestyle
B.C. Opens Applications for Free IVF Funding Program
British Columbians can now apply for one publicly funded IVF cycle through MSP. The income-based program covers up to $19,000 per patient.
B.C. Launches Publicly...
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B.C. Ostrich Farm Awaits Appeal Ruling on Avian Flu Cull
A B.C. ostrich farm appeals CFIA’s cull order tied to avian flu. Federal court reserves decision amid debate over policy, testing, and farmer rights.
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CDC Panel to Vote on Flu Vaccine Preservative
CDC’s new vaccine advisory panel to vote on thimerosal in flu shots, reigniting controversy over a preservative long cleared by science.
CDC Schedules Vote on...
Canadian Cities
Charities Urge Action on Housing Crisis for Transplant Patients
Canadian charities say organ transplant patients can't afford housing near hospitals. They urge provinces to increase support for those forced to relocate for care.
Patients...
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Climate Change Extends Allergy Season in B.C.
B.C. doctors warn that climate change is making allergy seasons longer and more severe, increasing health risks and burdening the healthcare system.
Rising Temperatures Drive...
Canadian Cities
Dermatologists Warn: Most Cosmetics Are Unnecessary
Canadians spent $9B on cosmetics in 2024, but experts say sunscreen, cleanser, and moisturizer are all most people need. Overuse may harm your skin.
Cosmetics...
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Doctor Shortage Forces ER Closures in Rural Saskatchewan
ER closures in rural Saskatchewan highlight staffing shortages. Doctors call for urgent reform as workloads grow and retention falls.
Rural Saskatchewan ERs Struggle Amid Worsening...
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