Health

Colorectal Cancer Canada is urging provinces to lower routine screening to age 45 as diagnoses rise among younger adults, and the federal government has announced $41 million for new cancer research teams.

The Myers Cocktail is an intravenous mix of water‑soluble vitamins and minerals used by some clinicians for symptoms such as chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, muscle aches and allergies, and the article notes possible side effects and contraindications.

Daylight saving time in Canada begins on March 8, 2026 at 2 a.m., when clocks move ahead to 3 a.m.; the article notes some regions do not observe DST and many devices adjust automatically.

The federal government announced a $41 million investment to support 19 Canadian research teams focused on cancer prevention and earlier detection, led by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research with partners including the Terry Fox Research Institute and the Canadian Cancer Society.

NorWest Community Health Centres distributed $3,000 in microgrants to six Black-serving local organizations and used the event to highlight a Black youth and families mental health support program and a sickle cell disease program.

On Feb. 18, SPRI’s EPOC program and partners brought healthcare professionals into Homestake Peak School for hands-on orthopaedic and STEM activities for eighth graders; the event involved BONE Academy, Vail Health, The Steadman Clinic, and support from Smith+Nephew.

A Toronto-led five-year, $2-million study will test whether Ozempic and related GLP-1 drugs can lower the risk of acute myeloid leukemia; the project is one of 19 cancer prevention studies backed by a $41-million funding package.

An 18-year-old from Kelowna, Ty Sperle, has been reported as the first person cured of chronic granulomatous disease after receiving an experimental prime editing gene therapy; his immune function remained durable six months after treatment.

Curtis Wright, a 39-year-old U.S. permanent resident born in Canada, has been held at the South Texas ICE Processing Center for nearly four months after being flagged at a Houston airport; his family says the detention stems from an old misdemeanor. The family has filed a federal habeas corpus challenge alleging unlawful detention and has raised public concerns about his prolonged separation from loved ones.

Phonak will mark World Hearing Day on March 3 with a global campaign featuring three international ambassadors and large public displays in Antwerp, Shibuya and Times Square to draw attention to hearing health for children and teens.

University Health Network's Toronto General Hospital ranked second in Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals 2026, the highest position ever for a Canadian hospital; Toronto Western Hospital and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre also made Newsweek's Top 250, with Princess Margaret in the top 10 for specialized hospitals.

Students, community leaders and organizations gathered at the annual Pink Shirt Day Breakfast in Kelowna to mark the anti-bullying campaign and to raise funds. The event aimed to raise $35,000 to support safe club spaces and youth programs.

Michele Hundley Smith, who left her Eden, N.C., home in December 2001 and was reported missing, has been located in an undisclosed part of North Carolina and described by authorities as "alive and well"; she asked that her current whereabouts remain private and her family has been notified.

Toronto General Hospital was named the world's second-best hospital in Newsweek's latest rankings; the UHN facility has been among the list's top 10 since 2019 and is noted for cardiac care, organ transplants and treatment of complex patients.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced a precautionary recall of two one-kilogram Kendamil "with whole milk" infant formula batches sold at Costco and online because they may contain the toxin cereulide; no illnesses have been reported in Canada.

Doctors and health organizations told a press conference in Ottawa that Canada’s cervical cancer rate is rising while vaccination and screening coverage lag. A federal advisory white paper and groups urged wider HPV vaccination, a national shift to HPV DNA screening and expanded access.

At a Society of Gynecologic Oncology of Canada press conference, doctors said cervical cancer rates are rising and called for a national shift to HPV DNA screening and self-collection; the national HPV vaccine completion rate is reported at 64%.

Halton police say a 25-year-old Applied Behaviour Analysis therapist in Milton has been arrested and charged after complaints about therapy sessions; investigators named two children with autism and say there may be additional victims.

Toronto General Hospital has been ranked the second-best hospital globally in Newsweek and Statista's 2026 World's Best Hospitals list, the highest placement ever for a Canadian hospital.

Newsweek's 2026 World's Best Hospitals list placed Toronto General Hospital second globally, up one spot from last year; Mayo Clinic ranked first and Cleveland Clinic third.

Anthropic announced it is replacing its self‑imposed Responsible Scaling Policy with a more flexible, nonbinding Frontier Safety Roadmap. The move comes as the company faces Pentagon pressure and a reported ultimatum tied to a potential $200 million contract.

Construction has begun on a 2,000-square-foot Indigenous-led healing space at HSC Children's Hospital, described as the first of its kind in Canada. The $2.2 million project includes ceremonial and cultural supports, and the foundation is seeking an additional $1 million in funding.

The Health Employers Association of BC and the Community Bargaining Association have reached a tentative agreement covering more than 25,000 community health workers, and details will be released after a ratification process that is expected to begin soon.

Countdown For A Cure's 2026 Evening of Energy gala raised over $1 million, presented the 2026 Powerhouse Award to Sonya Knebel, and included remarks noting CFAC's 2025 grant support for mitochondrial biomarker development.

A Global News piece outlines common pillow fillings and how they suit different sleep styles, and it lists product picks from Canadian brands while offering care and replacement guidance.

Tarot Stephens, a Toronto woman who completed treatment for breast cancer, marked her final year of remission by completing an eight-day climb of Mount Kilimanjaro that ended on World Cancer Day while raising funds for Rethink Breast Cancer.

Federal consultations on a national men's health strategy began in Ottawa and included remarks from skateboarder Richie Bullbrook; officials said the public engagement will run through June.

At a Winnipeg trial, the accused, Jamie Felix, was reported by his former girlfriend to have said he had killed people after a November 2023 rooming house shooting; Felix has pleaded not guilty to five counts of second-degree murder.

At a routine physical, a doctor heard an unusual heart sound and referred Keri Pratt to a cardiologist; she was diagnosed with a bicuspid aortic valve and later had a Ross procedure.

The Alberta government said it will invest $7.7 billion in physician services, recruitment and education in the 2026–27 budget, a 22% increase from Budget 2025, and reported 13,008 physicians registered at the end of 2025.