Author: Maya Bennett

About one in four Canadian adults has diagnosed hypertension. Here is how to read your numbers, based on Public Health Agency of Canada guidance.

Most colds and flu are caused by viruses, which antibiotics cannot treat. Here is what federal health officials say actually helps, and why it matters.

Can you book a mammogram in your 40s without a referral? Here is where B.C., Ontario, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, Manitoba, Alberta and Quebec stand this October.

Canada’s vaccine experts updated their RSV advice this spring. Here is how protection works for babies, older adults and people at higher risk.

Health Canada says some Sanofi insulin pens and cartridges may have been frozen in transit. Here is which products are involved and what to do.

Thanksgiving is Oct. 12. Health Canada’s turkey advice starts days early: thaw in the fridge, skip the rinse, cook to 82 C and chill leftovers within two hours.

Falls are the leading cause of injury hospitalizations and injury deaths among Canadians 65 and older, with 7,189 fall deaths in 2022, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada. Its guidance: stay active, review medications, wear sturdy shoes, light and clear walkways, and prepare for ice.

Flu shot start dates, eligibility and booking details for every province and territory in Canada, updated Oct. 25, 2026 from official health pages.