Newly-released figures show an estimated 176 people were turned away from Canada after the imposition of a partial travel ban from Ebola-affected countries in West Africa.
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Newly-released figures show an estimated 176 people were turned away from Canada after the imposition of a partial travel ban from Ebola-affected countries in West Africa.
Scientists have come up with the likely possibility of how Ebola's first victim — Patient Zero — contracted the deadly disease that has since ravaged parts of West Africa.
A British nurse diagnosed with Ebola earlier this week is being treated with blood plasma from a survivor of the virus and an experimental antiviral drug, the London hospital treating her said on Wednesday.
Potatoes have long been thought of as a starch-filled food that pack a big punch on your plates — and help you pack on pounds. But researchers at Montreal's McGill University indicates the humble potato could actually contribute to weight control.
The B.C. Ministry of Health says preliminary Ebola tests on a Kelowna health-care worker who recently returned from West Africa have come back negative.
The number of Canadians who are volunteering to take part in the government's efforts to stop the deadly spread of Ebola in West Africa has doubled since the government put out a call to action last month.
Two adult film actors have tested positive for HIV, with one most likely infecting the other during unprotected sex at a film shoot in Nevada, California health officials said.
Sarah Stott's legs were severed by a freight train earlier this month. More than 15 surgeries later, her mom says the 22-year-old is doing "amazing," considering everything her daughter has been through.
Jennifer Lawrence and her Mockingjay co-stars, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth, appear in a new public service announcement that aims to clarify information about the Ebola virus.
Flu season is coming in early and strong this winter, with hospitals across Canada getting flooded with infected patients.
Tony Boeckh struggled for years with the mental-health care system, trying to secure proper services and medication for his son, Graham. Unfortunately, it came too late — his son died at 22. Now Boeckh is on a mission to help better the system for today's youth.
A health worker who was the first person diagnosed with Ebola in Britain arrived at a London hospital from Scotland early on Tuesday for treatment after contracting the disease in West Africa.
A British health care worker who contracted the Ebola virus in West Africa has been transferred from Scotland to an isolation unit in London for specialist treatment.
Basma Hameed first discovered para-medical tattooing by tattooing colour into her skin to cover burn scars. Now she has a booming business, transforming the lives of others.
A health-care worker has been diagnosed with Ebola and is receiving treatment in Glasgow, according to the Scottish government.
Dozens of new Ebola cases have erupted in Liberia, near the border with Sierra Leone, Liberian health officials warned Monday, marking a setback amid recent improvements.
A labratory technician who was potentially exposed to live Ebola virus during an incident at a CDC facility in Atlanta shows so signs of infection.
West Africa's fight to contain Ebola has hampered the campaign against malaria, a preventable and treatable disease that is claiming many thousands more lives than the dreaded virus.
Health professionals have have seen an uptick in headaches, and pain in the neck, back and face they say is increasingly linked to poor posture, but there are ways to counteract the damage.
The Ebola virus dominated health news in 2014 but a weight loss story garnered the most clicks on the CBC News health page.
Regardless of IQ, people who work at complex jobs have a slightly higher chance of being better thinkers as they age, a recent study suggests.
The global death toll from Ebola has risen to 7,588 out of 19,497 confirmed cases recorded in the year-old epidemic raging in West Africa, the World Health Organization (WHO) says.
Irish judges have ruled that life support should be removed from a brain-dead pregnant woman because her 18-week-old fetus cannot survive to birth.
Researchers say loneliness is not only emotionally taxing but can affect your life expectancy. This is of particular concern to seniors, but many have found that modern communications technology provides a means of keeping loneliness at bay.
A lab technician is being monitored for possible exposure to the Ebola virus, according to officials with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The increase in new cases of Ebola in Sierra Leone seems to be slower, the World Health Organization says, as the country’s government restricts travel over the holidays.
It's not uncommon to have an advent calendar during the holiday season, but a Sudbury teacher and her students are working to enhance the experience for sick child and his family.
Millions of people could be trying to measure their blood pressure with untested, inaccurate and potentially dangerous smartphone applications, or apps, a new study finds.
Caramel apples linked to an outbreak of listeria infections in the U.S. may have been imported into Canada, federal officials say.
Safely cooking a turkey involves more than just shoving the bird into a preheated oven.
Canada’s National Microbiology Laboratory has a new leader.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it plans to change its blood donor policy recommendation to allow gay men to donate blood one year after their last sexual contact.
Dr. Madga Robalo, the WHO's country director for Ghana, says in a sit-down interview with CBC News that it's an "impossible task" for the West African country to remain free of the virus, and that she didn't think the virus would turn into a "crisis of this magnitude."
E-readers may be great for catching up on your reading, but new research suggests they may be disturbing your sleep.
Irish judges considered arguments Tuesday over whether a brain-dead pregnant woman should be kept on life support to give her 17-week-old fetus a chance at life, a case that has reignited debate over Ireland's abortion ban.
Keurig has recalled more than 6.6 million coffee makers in the U.S. and 564,000 in Canada because they may overheat and spray water during brewing - and more than 100 burn injuries have already been reported.
Wearable technologies such as smart watches that offer fitness information at a glance are part of a growing industry, but health technology experts say innovators should focus on where the need is greatest.
Health Canada is backtracking on its ban on citronella-based bug sprays, a product that was suppposed to be phased out by the end of this year but can continue to be sold while the agency re-examines its policy, CBC News has learned.
Several leading scientists have embraced the idea of using survivors' antibodies as the most promising approach in the fight against Ebola.
Taking the antibiotic clarithromycin with certain statins could increase risk of acute kidney injury and other serious adverse effects among older adults, according to a new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
A year after chronicling his ordeal with cancer for CBC, Dr. Nikhil Joshi reveals what he's learned from treating patients at what is ordinarily a time of joy.
The electronic cigarette business is booming around the world, but this still largely unregulated industry remains a mystery to many Canadians who aren’t exactly sure what they are vaping. That could change.
Marijuana remains the drug of choice for members of the Canadian army, based on the Force's latest blind drug testing report that also found cocaine is gaining popularity among some members.
Tasty temptation lurks everywhere at this time of year, but there are ways to savour festive flavours and enjoy fine food without packing on the pounds.
What's the connection between dance and mental health? Hamilton dance therapist Megan English knows the answer. She will be speaking live on Ontario Today on Friday at noon to discuss the cognitive and emotional benefits of moving to music.
Sixty-three per cent of Moose Jaw residents are overweight or obese. Since January 2014, a private clinic has been offering a free program to help 1,000 people lose weight and stave off chronic disease. Results from the first 230 participants show a total loss of 2,500 lb. in the initial phase of 12 weeks.
Mavis McArdle reunited Friday with her old medical team to celebrate two decades of good health since the breakthrough procedure in 1994 at Montreal's Royal Victoria Hospital and is described by her doctors as the only person in Canada to have been kept alive using a pig's liver as life support.
Five people have died and 21 others have been hospitalized in recent weeks in a listeria outbreak linked to caramel apples, U.S. health officials said on Friday.
A nine-year-old girl from Baie-Sainte-Anne, N.B., has a long recovery ahead of her after a rare type of bacteria forced doctors to amputate portions of her arms and legs.
Deceased seniors or people who have suffered cardiac death represent a pool of potential organ donors that could reduce wait times for those who need organs, a new Canadian report says.