Health

An inquest in Prince Rupert heard RCMP testimony that Christopher Duong told officers he believed a "hit" had been placed on him and that his family might be targeted; the family of four was found dead on June 13, 2023. The public inquiry is ongoing and the coroner's jury may make non-binding recommendations after hearings conclude.

Sid Ruhland of Firehall Brewery is completing 2,000 push-ups in 23 days as part of the Canadian Mental Health Association's Push Up Challenge; CMHA says the challenge has raised about $60 million globally from 1 million participants.

A global analysis of 18.7 million cases found that 37.8% of new cancers were linked to 30 modifiable risks, with tobacco, infections and alcohol among the largest contributors.

Authorities say 36 clinical notifications were received after children consumed certain infant formulas, and Nestlé has issued a precautionary recall while the Food Standards Agency and UKHSA investigate possible cereulide toxin contamination.

Health Canada has authorized a tablet formulation of LIVMARLI for treating cholestatic pruritus in patients with Alagille syndrome, and Mirum said the authorization complements an existing 19 mg/mL oral solution option that was also authorized for related pediatric cholestatic conditions.

PRO FAMILIA and Profound Medical reported 500 Sonalleve procedures offering incision‑free options for women's health; Sonalleve is CE marked for several indications, approved in China for uterine fibroids, and holds an FDA Humanitarian Device Exemption for osteoid osteoma.

A long-term study of more than 105,000 women in the California Teachers Study found that higher adherence to a Mediterranean diet was associated with lower risk of stroke over 20.5 years, including a reported 16% lower ischemic stroke risk and 25% lower hemorrhagic stroke risk.

Health officials report the Manitoba measles outbreak has continued for a year, with most cases concentrated in Southern Health and many infections occurring in people who were not immunized.

An early-phase trial of the Nous-209 vaccine in people with Lynch syndrome reported the shot was safe and produced immune responses in all 45 participants, and investigators observed fewer advanced precancerous colon lesions among those with strong responses; larger randomized trials are needed to test whether the vaccine prevents cancer.

The federal Liberals re-introduced the Connected Care for Canadians Act (Bill S-5) to set interoperability requirements and ban data blocking so digital health information can be shared across provinces; the bill has been tabled in the Senate and officials say accompanying regulations could take several years to develop.

The federal government tabled Bill S-5, the Connected Care for Canadians Act, to require health technology companies to adopt common standards for sharing medical records. The bill would also ban data blocking and was introduced in the Senate.

The federal government has reintroduced the Connected Care for Canadians Act in the Senate to set standards for sharing electronic health records across systems; Health Canada says current systems are fragmented and can compromise patient care and safety.

Jordan Powell, a Winnipeg powerlifter, continued training while receiving weekly chemotherapy for hairy cell leukemia and documented his recovery to raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society. Recent research shows early-onset cancer cases have risen substantially in recent decades.

The Connected Care for Canadians Act has been reintroduced and tabled in the Senate; the bill would set national standards so electronic medical records can be shared across systems while maintaining privacy rules.

PAHO issued an epidemiological alert after a sharp rise in measles across the Americas; Canada reported 5,436 cases in 2025, including two deaths.

New Mexico health officials warned against consuming raw dairy after a newborn died from a listeria infection; the state said unpasteurized milk the mother drank during pregnancy is the most likely source and investigators have not confirmed an exact cause.

The FDA granted Fast Track Designation to pelareorep, given with bevacizumab and FOLFIRI, for second‑line treatment of KRAS‑mutant, microsatellite‑stable metastatic colorectal cancer, and Oncolytics said it applied after focusing on gastrointestinal cancer and reviewing its colorectal data.

A study published in Circulation reports that diseased kidneys release tiny particles reported to be toxic to the heart, and researchers described molecular signals linking the two organs.

Samantha Mercanti of Hamilton speaks openly about living with schizophrenia and credits early treatment and supports with her recovery; a study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal reports that diagnoses of psychotic disorders have increased across recent birth cohorts and are occurring at earlier ages.

Frank Prato says two independent animal ethics reviews cleared his lab of abuse allegations, and he defends the cardiac study on dogs after its suspension and public criticism.

A BC Cancer Victoria trial using stereotactic radiotherapy with AI is allowing some prostate cancer patients to receive far fewer radiation sessions, in some cases as few as two instead of the typical 20–40. The trial began in July, has enrolled about 15–20 patients so far, and aims to reach 100 participants and finish within two years.

A 61-year-old man with aggressive double-hit lymphoma received outpatient dose-adjusted EPOCH chemotherapy delivered continuously via a portable pump carried in a backpack at The Ottawa Hospital, and was later told he should consider himself in complete remission.

Calgary's executive committee narrowly voted down a motion that would have supported the provincial plan to close the Safeworks supervised consumption site and instead asked for clearer details; the province announced plans to replace the site with a treatment program and has not released full details.

A Delta, B.C. woman says her two-year-old husky swallowed a napkin and later overdosed on cocaine but recovered after veterinary treatment. The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association says it does not collect data on pet overdoses, though veterinarians report seeing more cases.

A Happy Enough podcast episode features Dr. Michael Mak of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health discussing that many Canadians struggle with sleep and that poor sleep can affect both physical and mental health.

Registered dietitian Leslie Beck outlines diet and lifestyle approaches that can lower LDL cholesterol and support cognitive health, highlighting reduced saturated fat, more soluble fibre and plant protein, and nutrient-rich foods such as tofu and oily fish.

A long-term study in the Journal of the American Heart Association followed more than 5,000 adults from young adulthood and found men’s 10-year cardiovascular risk began to diverge from women’s around age 35, with men reaching clinically significant levels about seven years earlier than women.

The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City features over 3,000 dogs competing in events such as masters agility, flyball and breed judging, with Best in Show scheduled to conclude the multi-day event at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday.

Manitoba is offering free hepatitis A vaccines to Peguis First Nation residents, visitors and close contacts aged six months and older amid an ongoing outbreak; the province reported 308 outbreak-associated cases as of Jan. 18.

A provincial review board reduced a Statement of Account for the removal and care of 58 dogs from a Hamilton-area home to a $10,000 charge for the owner after an initial bill of about $108,928; the animals remained in provincial care through mid-August.