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How teens perceive their weight may have greater effect on suicidal ideation than actual BMI
‘The first thing a physician does is weigh children and adolescents and plot their growth on a growth chart. That is a brilliant but often missed opportunity to simply ask a child or adolescent ‘How do you feel about your weight?’’
Oncologist reflects on cancer research advances 45 years after Terry Fox’s marathon
Dr. André Veillette was in medical school when he watched updates on Terry Fox’s cross-country run on the evening news. He didn’t realize the impact the 21-year-old, just a year older than he was at the time, would have on his life.

Some emergency departments installing AI weapons detection amid rising violence

The southwestern Ontario healthcare network started using one of the artificial intelligence-driven systems at its University Hospital site on April 15 and will install a second one at Victoria Hospital on May 6.
Alberta’s request to question fired health executive over confidential emails granted

The government's request was made last month when it filed for an injunction in the high-profile lawsuit launched by Athana Mentzelopoulos, the former chief executive of Alberta Health Services.
City-owned Vancouver Island clinic on track to sign two more doctors, mayor says

The mayor said they’ve have had a lot of applications, but they’re only trying to recruit from out-of-province to avoid poaching physicians with active practices in other B.C. communities.
How later menopause helps preserve vascular health

Women who go through menopause after the age of 55 have healthier blood vessels than those whose periods stop earlier.
Health Canada recalls Life Brand Melatonin, Riva Acetaminophen for dosage concerns

Health Canada says in both releases the recalled products were distributed nationally.
Quebec says no special recruitment measures to attract U.S. doctors, researchers

Unlike Quebec, other Canadian provinces—Ontario, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Saskatchewan—have decided to facilitate the recruitment process to cash in on the potential surge in interest.
Alberta names new interim chief medical officer of health

Officials say Dr. Sunil Sookram is to serve in the role on a temporary basis as arrangements are finalized for a ‘longer-term appointment.’
Former Alberta minister details allegation Premier Smith purposely misled cabinet

Peter Guthrie resigned as infrastructure minister in February and is accusing Premier Danielle Smith and Health Minister Adriana LaGrange of deliberately misleading a Jan. 30 cabinet committee meeting over procurement issues.

How teens perceive their weight may have greater effect on suicidal ideation than actual BMI

Oncologist reflects on cancer research advances 45 years after Terry Fox’s marathon

Some emergency departments installing AI weapons detection amid rising violence

Alberta’s request to question fired health executive over confidential emails granted

City-owned Vancouver Island clinic on track to sign two more doctors, mayor says

How later menopause helps preserve vascular health

Health Canada recalls Life Brand Melatonin, Riva Acetaminophen for dosage concerns

Quebec says no special recruitment measures to attract U.S. doctors, researchers

Alberta names new interim chief medical officer of health

Former Alberta minister details allegation Premier Smith purposely misled cabinet