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Global News
5 days ago
- Health
- Global News
Health Matters: Obesity rates increased during COVID-19 pandemic
A new report has found obesity rates in Canada increased faster during the COVID-19 pandemic than in the entire decade beforehand. Researchers at McMaster university say they saw an increase of more than one percent a year between 2020 and 2023. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Monday July 14, 2025.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Health Matters: High blood pressure medication recalled
Health Canada is recalling a lot of pills that treat high blood pressure, as some bottles may contain the wrong tablets. The correct NRA-Amlodipine 5 milligram tablets are white or off-white and octagonal. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Monday July 7, 2025.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
New blood test could be a game changer for those living with Alzheimer's disease
A new blood test could be a game changer for people living with Alzheimer's. Researchers say it can not only diagnose Alzheimer's disease, but also indicate how far the disease has progressed. Health reporter Katherine Ward explains.
Yahoo
04-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Cancer patients face out-of-pocket expenses, Angus Reid poll shows
On World Cancer Day, a new poll is highlighting the financial toll that often follows a cancer diagnosis. Health reporter Katherine Ward explains where patients are feeling the pinch, and prompting advocates to call for more government support.
