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How an increasingly popular supplement landed a man in the hospital

A private nutritionist told a British man to take large doses of vitamin D along with other supplements. It didn't go well.

Florida warns residents of giant African land snail that may cause meningitis in humans: report

Giant African snails have reemerged in Pasco County, Florida. Action is being taken to quarantine and eliminate the snails but there is still a risk to humans.

Sunscreen helps prevent premature aging and skin cancer: How to pick the best one

While fun in the sun may be top of mind this summer, make sure to remember your sunscreen and safe clothing to avoid skin cancer and other risks from sunburn.

Halifax to host 1st annual International Black Health Conference this fall

News/Canada/Nova Scotia: The three-day conference will give health professionals, educators, policymakers and community members from across Canada and the United States the chance to talk about the best ways to address and improve health disparities in Black communities.

More than half of Canada's AstraZeneca vaccine doses expired, will be thrown out

News/Politics: Canada is about to toss more than half of its doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine because it couldn't find any takers for it, either in or outside of Canada.

It's OK to feel angry at the Roe v. Wade reversal. Here's how to take care of yourself in this tough time

The US Supreme Court decision to overturn the federal right to an abortion left many feeling angry and anxious about the future. Experts shared some advice on how to process what happened and make room for self-care.

Covid-19 reinfections may increase the likelihood of new health problems

Repeatedly catching Covid-19 appears to increase the chances that a person will face new and sometimes lasting health problems after their infection, according to the first study on the health risks of reinfection.

Dr. Sanjay Gupta compares a healthy human brain to one affected by Alzheimer's disease.

Road rage can overcome even the best drivers. Here's how to keep your cool while driving

Whether someone cut you off or won't stop blaring a horn at you, there are reasons road rage can get the best of us. Traffic and anger psychologists share how to remain calm and stay safe on the road.

Ambulance shortage forces mother of Alberta ER patient to drive her to urgent surgery

News/Canada/Edmonton: Patient volumes in hospitals are returning to pre-pandemic levels, but there are shortages of health-care workers, while those who are working face burnout. As a result, services and procedures have been disrupted.

Americans are being urged to delete period tracking apps. Should Canadians do the same?

News/Health: Lawyers fear that menstrual cycle data could be used to prosecute women in the U.S. for having illegal abortions, but privacy experts in Canada have much wider concerns about how users' health information is collected and shared via apps.

Is Canada too 'smug' about abortion? These doulas say access is worse than you think

News/Canada/London: Two Ontario abortion doulas say people shouldn't take abortion access in Canada for granted as many barriers remain, including money, race, domestic violence, even where you live.

Quebec doctors demand abortion pill be made more accessible

News/Canada/Montreal: At least 300 doctors in the province have signed an open letter demanding that the college of physicians make it easier to prescribe the abortion pill.

Charlottetown doctor downsizes practice by dropping patients

News/Canada/PEI: Patients of a doctor in Charlottetown are dismayed after receiving a letter to say he will no longer be treating them.

Demand for abortion providers is expected to surge in some states. Doctors and nurses turned to TikTok to offer help

After the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, medical professionals across the country are using their TikTok accounts to show support and offer help to obstetricians and gynecologists who may be facing an increased demand for abortion care in states where the procedure is still legal.

This July 4th, COVID is still killing hundreds of Americans each day

With more Americans shielded from severe illness by vaccination and infection, COVID-19 — at least for now — has become an unpleasant, inconvenient nuisance for many.

Manitoba woman seeking help for long COVID finds hope at Alberta clinic

News/Canada/Manitoba: A Manitoba woman's journey with long COVID has taken her from seeking care in Manitoba to a long COVID clinic in Alberta. The president of Doctors Manitoba says a specialized clinic is needed here to meet the need of patients.

My transplant opened my eyes to the need for organ donors

After having a liver transplant, CNN's Eryn Mathewson wanted to know what prevents people in vulnerable communities from getting transplants and what's being done to fix the issue. She wanted her experience with the transplant system to be the norm.

Are doctors still prescribing too many opioids?

News/Health: A study led by a McGill University scientist suggests opioid painkillers are not always beneficial — and sometimes harmful — as patients recover from a minor surgery.