The World Health Organization will convene in an emergency meeting Monday to determine what to do about the mosquito-borne Zika virus, which has been ravaging parts of South America, Central America and the Caribbean.
The Zika virus is "spreading explosively," according to the World Health Organization. How do we stop the spread of the virus? What kind of threat do you think Zika poses? Is enough being done to prevent it? Weigh in via CBC Forum.
A range of fish and seafood products are being recalled because they may contain egg, which is not declared on the labels.
More than 2,100 pregnant Colombians are infected with the mosquito-borne Zika virus, an illness linked to a devastating birth defect, the country's national health institute said on Saturday, as the disease continues its spread across the Americas.
Experts in genetics and medical ethics say a bill currently before the Senate intended to prevent genetic discrimination is long overdue.
Headlines about the Zika virus are alarming people worldwide, and for good reason — the virus is linked to microcephaly, which causes unusually small heads in babies. Here's what Canadians travelling to the affected regions need to know.
The types of mosquito transmitting the Zika virus in South and Central America can't survive Canadian winters. But what about home grown bugs?
Colombia and Venezuela are both reporting a jump in cases of a rare, sometimes paralyzing syndrome that may be linked to the Zika virus.
There are four recently confirmed cases of Zika infection among Canadians who have travelled to areas most affected by the virus, the Public Health Agency of Canada says.
New research in the journal Nature points to a single "neighbourhood" in the human genome as being responsible for schizophrenia. Researcher Dr. Steven McCarroll says this is a major breakthrough in our understanding of the disorder.
Insurance companies in Canada can demand to see the results of an individual's genetic tests before insuring them, but the Senate is currently considering a bill that would keep this information private.
A vaccine for the Zika virus in development by U.S. and Canadian scientists could be available for emergency use before the end of the year, possibly making it the first, one of the lead scientists said on Thursday.
Nearly 8,000 Canadians filed a complaint about a physician across the country last year but on average only about 54 doctors were formally disciplined in each of the past 15 years.
Want to burn fat and gain muscle? New research from McMaster University may be able to make that happen, and fast.
Most of us feel a good night's sleep helps us function better during the day. But researchers are only now beginning to connect the dots between brain plasticity and the healing powers of sleep — and what happens to insomniacs when that sleep is disrupted.
Calgary police have seized a sample of W-18, a drug 100 times more powerful than fentanyl.
A study involving hundreds of pregnant women found that those who exercised saw less incidence of hypertension and excessive weight gain during their pregnancies.
Research indicates the body may have a "sweet spot" for exercise, so working out more won't necessarily help take off extra pounds.
Canadian Blood Services will soon refuse blood donations from those who have travelled to countries where the mosquito-borne Zika virus has become widespread.
Advances in genetic testing have improved doctors' ability to diagnose and treat certain illnesses, but thousands of Canadians have opted not to take the tests for fear it may compromise their career, lead to higher premiums or hurt their chances of being eligible for insurance.
The World Health Organization will convene an emergency committee on the international response to the Zika virus outbreak that is supected of a link to birth defects in Brazil, WHO chief Margaret Chan said on Thursday.
Three Canadians, two in B.C. and the other in Alberta, have brought back the Zika virus after contracting it abroad, CBC News has learned.
Doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other medical professionals are sharing their views with MPs and senators on a special parliamentary committee on physician-assisted dying tonight.
Canada’s mental health sector has struggled to combat the stigma of mental illness for years and while advocates say that support for the mentally ill is still well below what it should be, public awareness initiatives like today's Bell Let’s Talk Day have helped.
Nurses are being beaten and choked during attacks from patients as they struggle with understaffing, a conference heard Wednesday.
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale says the RCMP needs more money to combat Canada's deadly trade in fentanyl. Hundreds of Canadians died after overdosing on the synthetic opioid last year — 213 in the first nine months of 2015 in Alberta alone.
Ontario doctors will be permitted to provide assistance in dying to eligible patients within Canada who qualify for publicly funded health care as the federal government works to legislate doctor-assisted suicide.
A Danish tourist has been infected by the Zika virus after visiting southern and central America, Danish hospital officials say, but authorities said Wednesday it was not the first case in Europe.
About half of Canada's soldiers have a history of child abuse, which is significantly higher than the general population, indicates a new study led by a Manitoba researcher.
Yukon's Department of Health and Social Services says its vitamin D campaign was meant to target a younger crowd but online reaction 'escalated to ribald humour.'
There have been plenty of warnings lately that using a digital device before bed could be messing with your sleep. As CBC Radio technology columnist Dan Misener explains, Apple has revealed a new feature the company claims makes screens easier on your eyes, and your sleeping habits.
St. Paul's Hospital now has a research chair dedicated exclusively to the heart health of the B.C.'s Aboriginal population.
Residents of La Loche, Sask., say faith, family, friends and hope have helped them cope in the wake of last Friday's deadly shooting. But some are calling for more to be done to help the community deal with its ongoing youth suicide crisis.
Brazil's health minister says the country will mobilize some 220,000 troops to battle the mosquito blamed for spreading a virus linked to birth defects, but he also was quoted Tuesday as saying the battle already is being lost.
For nearly 18 months, residents in Flint, Mich., were drinking water tainted with lead. Meet five people whose lives have been forever changed because of the crisis.
The family of a Northwest Territories toddler with a rare, life-threatening condition is hoping doctors in the United States will be able to diagnose what is making him sick. Deagan Clavette is 'basically a bubble boy allergic to life,' says his mother.
The Black Death strain of bubonic plague that killed 50 million people in Europe during the 14th century didn't disappear after the pandemic ended. It kept on killing Europeans, on a smaller scale, for centuries after the end of the original pandemic, two new studies show.
Small packets of powder — no bigger than those sugars they give away at your local coffee shop — are today helping millions of children stave off malnutrition and earning applause for the Toronto doctor who developed them.
The Zika virus continues to spread through the Americas. If you travel, you could come home infected. Here's what you need to know.
A special Commons-Senate committee is meeting in Ottawa today to further explore the issue of doctor-assisted dying, with the view to help the federal government draft new legislation by the end of June.
The mosquito-borne Zika virus, which is suspected of causing brain damage to babies in Brazil, is likely to spread to all countries in the Americas except for Canada and Chile, the World Health Organization says.
The Canadian Food Inspection agency has issued a recall warning for certain Dole and PC Organics brand pre-packaged salads over possible listeriosis contamination.
Smoking rates in Canada have declined dramatically over the past 50 years – from about 50 per cent in 1965 to 18 per cent in 2014. But the rate of that decline has slowed and anti-smoking advocates said they want the federal government to take a bigger role in the fight against tobacco.
Can't stomach the thought of paying more for groceries? Food industry experts and dieticians share their tips for eating well — and on budget — even as the weakening loonie sends Canadian food prices skyward.
A list of tropical destinations with Zika virus infections expanded to eight more places, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.
The Public Health Agency of Canada is investigating an outbreak of listeriosis in five eastern provinces, which has resulted in the hospitalization of seven people, one of whom has died.
Many Syrian refugees who came to Edmonton as part of Canada's resettlement plans have been hit hard by the flu during their first winter in their new home country.
For more than a year, Flint, Michigan's water has been unfit to drink. Many say it points to a continuing neglect of a poor, and largely black community, in the former industrial heart of America. We discuss the water woes in Flint and its correlation to race in the U.S.
Think you're snacking smart? Don't be so sure. CBC’s Marketplace looked at some popular snack-food labels that may fool shoppers into thinking they’re getting a dose of guilt-free food.
Nine out of 10 pregnant women in Nunavut are regular smokers, according to estimates by a territorial government representative tasked with reducing tobacco addiction among the territory's population.
Health Minister Jane Philpott has wrapped up two days of meetings with provincial and territorial counterparts in Vancouver, with the ministers deciding to tackle drug prices, community care and innovation as top priorities.
When a doctor is caught breaking the rules in one province but then decides to practise in another, patients don't always get to see the physician's full disciplinary history, CBC News has found.
