Healthcare

Risk for earlier mortality is substantially increased in those who are less active.

Dr. Mark Wise explores the world of the follow-up appointment, as he continues to document his experience as a doctor as patient in his journey with Parkinson's.

The word 'just' is the 66th most used word in the English language, writes Dalhousie University medical student Bridgette Chan. When its application minimizes doctors and patients, it's just no good.

The study, published Wednesday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, is the largest single-country trial of remdesivir reported to date.

The review found there are risks especially for older patients, patients that are or used to smoke, or who have cardiovascular or cancer risk factors.

Unvaccinated military members are in for a tougher fight than a retired airman who was disciplined for refusing an anthrax vaccine 20 years ago, his former lawyer warns.

Techs can work towards three new advanced certifications, plus 10 specialty certificates.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the first shipment of an oral COVID-19 pill is making its way across Canada but is no substitute for vaccination against the rapidly spreading virus.