Healthcare

Two trials—collectively known as the Canadian National Breast Screening Study (CNBSS)—found that mammograms for women in their 40s did not reduce death rates from breast cancer.

Frustrated parents made appointments for the 1,500 slots that didn't really exist, sending them scrambling to re-book and in some cases showing up only to encounter baffled pharmacists.

Preparations already underway as first cohort of pharmacy technician students start courses in Quebec.

The journalists asked the pharmacists about a children's homeopathic product.

The study has shown promise on guinea pigs and the researchers are looking to broaden the animals in testing.

Health Canada noted in June 2021 that Canada would not accept products or components made at the Emergent BioSolutions until it has finished its onsite inspection.

Russia's state coronavirus task force reported 33,558 new infections on Wednesday and 1,240 deaths.

Dr. Marc Steben is head of the Canadian Network HPV Prevention and answers questions on the most recent clinical advances.