Moderna Tumbles After The FDA Throws A Curveball On Its Second Product
Moderna stock toppled Friday after the FDA delayed an approval decision on its RSV vaccine until the end of the month.
Moderna stock toppled Friday after the FDA delayed an approval decision on its RSV vaccine until the end of the month.
There’s an urgent call from the Alberta Medical Association for the province to recruit more oncologists. Carolyn Kury de Castillo has the story on of an Alberta man who received a call to set up an appointment with a specialist three months after he was diagnosed, and two weeks before he died.
New science could enable humans to regrow teeth within six years. Discover the promising trials set to redefine dental restoration.
Some of the most popular workout moves aren't just ineffective, they can be dangerous.
It took two years before a 50-year-old woman was diagnosed with a rare disorder that caused slurred speech, drowsiness and a high blood alcohol level.
In our exclusive interview with Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess tells how she, King Charles and Kate Middleton are supporting each other through cancer diagnoses
Jemperli – also called dostarlimab – from GSK showed ‘unprecedented results’, the firm said, with no evidence of disease in all patients treated.
Laverock's parents, Rob and Nicole, previously said the actress had "undergone multiple extensive surgeries" and was currently on "life support" following her fall
WARNING: This story contains distressing details. Admitted Winnipeg serial killer Jeremy Skibicki's plan to argue he's not criminally responsible in the deaths of four women due to a mental disorder strikes several experts as "unusual" — including the forensic psychiatrist who assessed some of Canada's most notorious killers. Dr. John Bradford has evaluated murderers including Paul Bernardo, Robert Pickton and Russell Williams, all of whom were convicted in serial sexually motivated killings. Be
Sarah, Duchess of York speaks to HELLO! in an exclusive interview about about her experience of cancer, how she came through the toughest times and which Netflix show she would like to star in.
A Canadian task force said last week that it does not recommend regular breast cancer screening for women under 50 who are at average risk, disappointing some healthcare professionals who say it will lead to confusion across the country. Radiologist Dr. Jean Seely tells The National’s Ian Hanomansing that screening shouldn’t have a one-size-fits-all approach and should be widely available starting at 40.
Musician and actor Taylor Momsen is seemingly taking everything in stride after being bit by a bat while on stage in Spain last week.
The Supreme Court is turning toward the final, frenzied weeks of its term, readying potential blockbuster decisions on abortion, guns and former President Donald Trump’s claims of absolute immunity.
One could say the life of Ahnaleigh Simmonds is coming full circle.The 15-year-old African Nova Scotian was born with a life-threatening condition that has since pushed her to study medicine to one day help kids like her.Simmonds, who is originally from Dartmouth but now lives with her family in China, was born premature at the IWK Health Centre with gastroschisis, in which some of her gastrointestinal organs had grown outside of her body.She spent the first year of her life in hospital undergoi
OTTAWA — The Liberals' pharmacare bill is headed to the Senate after passing third reading in the House of Commons. The bill was the result of careful and lengthy negotiations between the Liberals and the New Democrats as a key element of their political pact to prevent an early election. The legislation would see the federal government offer first-payer coverage of some contraceptive and diabetes medications, and sets the stage for a future full-fledged universal pharmacare program. It's not ye
Opening stores used to mean everything to pharmacy chains. CVS Health once boasted of opening or buying more than 2,900 locations in a five-year period. Now it’s shuttering hundreds, while Walgreens, Rite Aid and independent drugstores also pull back. An industry that saw waves of store growth before the COVID-19 pandemic faces headwinds like falling prescription reimbursement, persistent theft and changing shopping habits. But as drugstores right-size their physical footprint, experts say they
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MIAMI (AP) — Basketball Hall of Famer Alonzo Mourning has told ESPN that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer and had his prostate removed earlier this year. Mourning, now an executive with the Miami Heat, said his prostate was removed in March and that he is now cancer-free. He told ESPN that he intends to now be an advocate for men to get regular blood tests as part of their screening for prostate issues. The American Cancer Society says prostate cancer is the second-most common type of cance
Just like humans, dog ears should be cleaned regularly to prevent health issues. Whether your pup has pointy or floppy ears, here's how to keep them clean.
Tamika Davis couldn’t nap on her couch during cancer treatment. She kept worrying one of her toddlers would wander over and pull out the needle delivering chemotherapy.
The ‘ultra-sensitive’ test can pick up traces of a tumour’s DNA ahead of a full relapse, when it is much harder to treat.