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A person lying curled on their side on a sofa with both hands pressed against their stomach

Aug 20, 2026

9 min read

Stomach Pain and Diarrhea That Keep Coming Back

Recurring stomach pain and diarrhea affects nearly one in five Canadians. What causes it, which triggers matter, and what actually settles it.

A gloved hand holding a small syringe filled with clear vaccine, drawn up and ready to give

Aug 20, 2026

6 min read

Is There a Vaccine for Ebola Being Tested in Canada

Is there a vaccine for Ebola? Canada has begun the first trial for the Bundibugyo strain driving the Congo outbreak. What it means for you.

Jalapeno peppers spread across a wooden chopping board

Aug 20, 2026

6 min read

Salmonella Symptoms to Watch After the Jalapeno Recall

Salmonella symptoms show up six hours to six days after exposure. What the jalapeno outbreak means in Canada, and when to get checked.

A baked cod fillet topped with tomato, capers and herbs, served with rice and green beans.

Aug 10, 2026

3 min read

Tomato Basil Baked Cod

This one pan tomato basil baked cod turns peak August tomatoes into a jammy, heart-healthy dinner over lemon rice, on the table in about 35 minutes.

A magnified illustration of virus particles studded with surface proteins, used here to represent HIV.

Aug 10, 2026

4 min read

New HIV Infections in Canada Jumped 23 Per Cent

New HIV infections in Canada rose 23 per cent between 2022 and 2024, and cases are appearing in rural communities. What is behind it and what to do about testing.

An open supplement bottle of tablets with the lid beside it on a marble counter.

Aug 10, 2026

8 min read

Only Some Magnesium Supplement Claims Survive the Evidence

A magnesium supplement is sold for sleep, cramps, stress and blood sugar. Here is where the evidence holds up, where it does not, and which form is worth paying for.

Golden fried fish cakes on a serving dish, scattered with basil leaves.

Aug 10, 2026

3 min read

Crispy Salmon Cakes for Under Four Dollars

These crispy salmon cakes use canned salmon with the soft bones mashed in, one of the best food sources of calcium and vitamin D. Ready in 25 minutes.

A woman on a waterfront bench shielding her eyes from the glare during a stretch of extreme summer heat.

Aug 10, 2026

4 min read

Biological Aging May Accelerate During a Heat Wave

New research links heat wave exposure to faster biological aging in middle-aged and older adults. What the study found and how to protect yourself this summer.

A paper heart stitched back together with white thread and a needle, standing in for the repair a heart bypass makes.

Aug 10, 2026

4 min read

Minimally Invasive Bypass Surgery Spares Your Breastbone

A Canadian-led Lancet trial found minimally invasive bypass surgery as safe as the open-chest operation, with faster recovery. What it means if surgery is ahead.

A pair of glasses held up in front of an eye chart, the letters sharp through the lenses and blurred everywhere else.

Aug 10, 2026

8 min read

Blurry Vision After 50 Hides Two Causes Worth Catching Early

Blurry vision after 50 is usually ordinary aging, but not always. Learn which changes are normal, which point to cataracts or glaucoma, and when to book.

A yellow bowl of cooked macaroni tossed with green and red bell peppers, with dry pasta scattered on a dark surface.

Aug 7, 2026

3 min read

One-Pot White Bean Pasta

A one-pot white bean pasta with tomatoes and spinach that cooks in 30 minutes, costs about two dollars a serving and keeps you full without meat.

A young woman sunbathes on a striped beach towel under a bright, cloudless sky, a straw hat tilted over her face.

Aug 7, 2026

6 min read

What Tanmaxxing Is Actually Doing to Your Skin

Canadian dermatologists are alarmed by tanmaxxing. What the trend does to your skin, what the evidence shows, and when to get a mole checked.