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Live updates: Iran says Strait of Hormuz open; RFK Jr. back in hot seat
Iran announced on Friday morning that the Strait of Hormuz is “completely” open amid the temporary ceasefire reached between Israel and Lebanon. President Trump reacted enthusiastically to Iran’s a...
‘After 20+ years, I’ve seen it all’: The one everyday desk habit a cardiologist says doubles your heart attack risk
Ontario forging ahead with medical residency rule for international grads it recently rescinded
Ontario is embedding in legislation a policy that would give priority for medical residency positions to applicants with a connection to the province.
Mental health nurse who raped teen patient, filmed 'upskirting' videos jailed
A former West Australian mental health nurse is sentenced to 12 years in jail after being convicted for persistent sexual abuse of a teenager and making "upskirting" videos of women and children.
Farage throws a wildcard into Scotland’s elections
Miles from victory, Reform UK are still playing an outsize role in the race to run Scotland.
‘Gym coach gave me peptide shots for muscles. I had diabetes instead,’ says actor, 35: Here’s the dark side of weight loss hacks
Popular weight loss medications linked to hidden side effects, study finds
The study found 4% of users reported "menstrual irregularities," according to Neil Sehgal, the study's first author.
Hospitalizations for respiratory illnesses are rising across Canada: report
Nearly 60,000 people were hospitalized in what the CIHI calls 'vaccine-preventable respiratory hospitalizations' across Canada in 2024.
Australia is on the verge of aged care AI boom
Artificial intelligence-enabled robot companions, personal behaviour monitors and pain management apps could soon be used more widely within the sector.
Why Europe should strive to increase its clinical trials
Clinical trials are essential in bringing new, improved treatment options to patients. They support our hospitals, bringing new infrastructure and skills, and anchor research in Europe.
How sperm can be retrieved from coma patient for IVF: What Delhi HC’s ruling on soldier means
RFK Jr. grilled over vaccines, MAHA in back-to-back hearings: Key takeaways
House members got their first opportunity Thursday to grill Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as he kicked off a marathon series of seven congressional hearings in seven da...
IWK launching study to better understand women’s health across the Maritimes
Halifax's IWK Health Centre is launching a study to better understand women's health across the Maritimes.
Some Australians fear lockdowns. Economists say stagflation is the bigger risk
As fuel costs surge and supply fears grow, businesses and households say the economic shock from the war in the Middle East is already hitting home.
Why Orbán’s man in Brussels is here to stay — for now
Health Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi's job looks secure, thanks to EU traditions and positive reviews from colleagues.
‘How do I know if I had an early miscarriage or a period?’
New Brunswick extends tuition bursary programs for paramedics, medical technicians
The New Brunswick government is extending a program that covers tuition for paramedics and medical technicians.
Trump picks former Deputy Surgeon General Erica Schwartz as new CDC nominee
President Trump on Thursday announced Erica Schwartz, who served in a senior health role in his first administration, as his third pick to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...
Man, 53, charged over seizure of more than 350 cannabis plants
A 53-year-old Kalgoorlie man is released on bail after the seizure of more than 350 cannabis plants from a property WA Police allege had been converted for the purpose of growing hydroponic cannabis.
Orbán just lost his populist touch
The Hungarian PM misread his electorate by bashing the EU and Ukraine. Instead, people cared more about his cronyism and economic mismanagement.
Health Canada approves first needle-free treatment for allergic reactions
'This approval addresses a critical need for Canadians affected by severe allergies that put them at risk of anaphylaxis,' the press release states.
The golden hour: Why every minute counts during a heart attack
Watch live: RFK Jr. faces questioning by House over HHS policies, budget
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will face questioning before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday morning on the Trump administration’s “Make America Healthy Aga...
Treasurer says taxpayers to bear cost of pay rise for NSW nurses, midwives
Registered nurses will receive a "one-off reset" of a 10 per cent pay rise in the first year, backdated to July 1, 2025, and a 3 per cent pay rise the following two years.
Shoaib Ibrahim reveals battle with ‘health anxiety’ after wife Dipika Kakar’s cyst recurrence: ‘Ghabraahat si hone lagi hai bahut zyaada’
Kennedy’s new podcast might satisfy MAHA, but it won’t save ‘Republican bacon’
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new podcast stands to gratify his “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) base after recent letdowns, though whether it will be able to energ...
Hallway health care persists at Kelowna General Hospital as hospital floors sit empty
Concerns about so-called 'hallway health care' have been expressed for years, but the issue was reignited Tuesday during question period in the legislature.
Woman suffers brain injury after 'toxic dose' of wrong drug
A 36-year-old woman who says she suffered a "hypoxic brain injury" when she was given a "toxic dose" of the wrong drug during routine surgery at Palmerston Regional Hospital is suing the Northern T...
