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How long do leftovers really last? And other holiday food safety questions, answered
Since kitchens can turn into sites of debates over leftovers, CBC News put some questions to food scientists. Here are the answers.
Most RSV infections are in babies less than 1 year old. But protection remains out of reach for many
Most positive tests for RSV so far this season in Canada have been among the youngest, federal data suggests. And while Health Canada has approved an immunization that can protect all babies from the illness, it’s only available in a few jurisdictions.
Cancer brings emotional anguish, harsh treatments — and a financial toll on patients, families: report
Over their lifetime, people with cancer and their caregivers face nearly $33,000 in costs like medications, transportation to hospital and accommodation as well as lost income, the Canadian Cancer Society reports.
1 in 7 ER visits in Canada are for conditions that could have been managed in primary care: report
Lack of access to family doctors and other primary care providers leaves many Canadians with no option than to go to the emergency department for care, new data suggests.
Why it seems like there have been so many food recalls in Canada recently
Canada has seen many high-profile food recalls this year — from sweet kale chopped-salad kits to plant-based milks — and even some Listeria contaminations. Here's what you need to know about all the recalls lately.
Taylor Farms brand Sweet Kale Chopped Kit recalled due to salmonella risk
Taylor Farmers Sweet Kale Chopped Kit sold in 340 gram bags are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination, Canadian officials say.
SunFed cucumbers sold in U.S. and Canada recalled due to salmonella risk
Canadian officials say SunFed Produce brand whole, fresh, American cucumbers have been recalled due to potential salmonella contamination. The cucumbers were sold in several Canadian provinces in October and November.
Canada expands recall of organic carrots at risk of E. coli contamination
Canadian officials say an additional organic carrot product is under recall due to possible E. coli O121 contamination.
Wegovy is a weight-loss drug. Health Canada says it can now be used to curb heart-attack risk
Canada's health regulator has approved Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drug Wegovy to reduce the risk of nonfatal heart attack or myocardial infarction in some adults
Second Opinion
Why family doctors across Canada are turning to AI scribes — and what it means for patients
AI scribe software that's used to transcribe and summarize conversations between clinicians and patients is rolling out in several provinces to cut down on family doctors' administrative burden and keep them from quitting the profession, medical groups say.