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How can I stay healthy during the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Hundreds of thousands of visitors are expected in Toronto and Vancouver for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but what does that mean for public health? Dr. M…

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What do I need to know about the Ebola virus?

An Ebola outbreak coursing through the Democratic Republic of Congo has experts worried it might rival the worst outbreak in history. Dr. Joanne Liu …

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What are the latest tick-borne diseases in Canada?

As ticks and tick-borne diseases rise across Canada due to warmer weather, experts are warning about two invasive species: the lone star and Asian lo…

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Should I be worried about my red eyes?

From seasonal allergies to infections, red eyes can have many causes. University of Calgary ophthalmologist Dr. Helen Chung talks about what’s behind…

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Why do I need to know about Legionnaires' disease?

Toronto and Hamilton are experiencing outbreaks of Legionnaires' disease, a serious type of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria. Infectious disea…

4 weeks ago

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What do I need to know about hantavirus?

Three people have died after a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, and several others are seriously ill. While hantaviruses are typically carried b…

1 month ago

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What should I know about ibogaine?

Psychedelics are a hot topic, and a drug called ibogaine is receiving attention after a recent shoutout from U.S. President Donald Trump. University …

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What can erectile dysfunction say about men’s health?

Erectile dysfunction is commonly thought of as a sexual health issue, but experts say the condition can reveal a lot about men's health. Dr. Dean Elt…

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What can a full-body MRI actually tell me about my health?

Some private clinics in Canada are offering whole-body MRIs that can run thousands of dollars. They claim these scans can detect a range of issues, a…

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Why are young women more likely to tear their ACL and what can they do about it?

Young female athletes are considerably more likely to tear their anterior cruciate ligaments, or ACLs, than young men. Dr. Marie-Lyne Nault is an ort…

2 months ago

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