Public Health officials in Durham region are trying to contact as many as 2,000 people they fear may have been exposed to dirty equipment at an Oshawa tattoo parlour. more »
An obstetrician in Newfoundland says the rise in obesity in the province is leading to an increase in problems during pregnancy, including a higher miscarriage rate, higher cesarean section rate and more instances of diabetes.
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After two successful years, Manitoba's main organization for cancer prevention and research is pulling the plug on its high-profile Weekend to End Breast Cancer. more »
A U.S. federal advisory panel on Wednesday found no strong evidence of health hazards from a chemical commonly found in plastics, but left the door open for further investigation. more »
A New Brunswick man says he was denied free medical care by an Ontario hospital — and was forced to ride the bus through three provinces with injuries that included two broken arms. more »
The board responsible for 16 hospitals in eastern Newfoundland is recommending that people who work in hospitals not wear the popular, brightly-coloured foamy shoes known as Crocs. more »
