Healthcare

The Council of Canadian Academies says misinformation led to people not believing COVID-19 was real or was exaggerated, fostering vaccine hesitancy.

New systematic review and meta-analysis provides reassuring evidence for parents.

The order said the next exam will go ahead on March 27 as scheduled, but nursing students will be given the option to wait until the next date in September if they prefer.

Metro pharmacies will begin using the e-prescribing service PrescribeIT in all its stores by April 2023. The change will happen in both Metro and Food Basics Pharmacies.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's promise to assemble a panel of medical experts to deliver ongoing advice on public health and COVID-19 will be covered off by former Reform Party Leader Preston Manning's pandemic review.

A gift from a patient to Dr. Gary Kinney proves to be much more valuable than expected.

Most hearing loss resolves after viral illness, but make sure to follow up with patients after an ear infection.

Given the duration of the symptoms, Dr. Robert Dickson rules out beds bugs or fleas.