Chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam speaks about how Canadians can safely use homemade masks or scarves, the evolution of thinking around masks and whether they actually help keep people safe.

Doctors answer your questions about the coronavirus in Canada, including whether cloth masks are a good idea for essential workers.

Infectious disease specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch lists four things you might be doing that negates the benefits of wearing a mask in public

An Ontario man took public transit in Toronto and Mississauga with mild symptoms for days before he tested positive for the coronavirus. Officials assess the risk to commuters.

The symptoms may be similar and while the flu has claimed 38 lives in Canada this season compared to zero deaths by coronavirus, the concerns around the latter remain. The reasons include the fact there is no vaccine and that the...

You see more people wearing them in public, but will wearing a face mask really protect you from the coronavirus?   

123 students and staff who were exposed underwent testing earlier this week.

P.E.I.'s Chief Public Health Office has confirmed two cases of measles on the Island. The unvaccinated adults recently travelled to an area in Canada with an ongoing measles outbreak. They are the first cases on Prince Edward Island in...

Delhi is witnessing a surge in Influenza B and H1N1 cases across all age groups, leading to increased hospitalisations. Watch this report for more details!

As cases of measles ramp up, CBC's Jennifer La Grassa explains what you need to know to stay safe against the highly contagious respiratory illness.

Did you know that heart failure often goes unnoticed until it’s too late? Many people ignore key warning signs that could indicate a serious heart condition. In this video, we’ll uncover 4 hidden signs of heart failure that you should...

People are eligible for lung cancer screening if they are between 50 and 80, smoked or have quit within the past 15 years and have a 20 pack-year or more smoking history.

India has reported its first two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka. The cases involve a three-month-old girl and an eight-month-old boy, both of whom had no history of international travel. This detection follows rising...

James Turner captured this dash cam footage of a road rage incident along Highway 11 near Temiskaming Shores on Monday, Dec. 30, where he was the victim as another vehicle rammed his car deliberately.

It’s a different type of pneumonia than what typically hits older adults with underlying conditions. This one is spreading among younger people.

Dr. Dipak Chandy, from Westchester Medical Center, joins News 12 to share crucial information on who's most vulnerable to smoke exposure and strategies for minimizing health risks.

Pakistan and India are dealing with toxic smog - while world leaders are in Azerbaijan to discuss ways to tackle climate change.

The Centers for Disease and Control has issued an alert over the surge in cases of walking pneumonia in children younger than 5 years old.

Infants are at a higher risk for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). This year, the Quebec government is offering a free vaccine to at-risk people.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says symptoms can be the same as a common cold.

Whooping cough can cause severe symptoms, and case numbers are particularly high among older children. With the start of the school year, Quebec public health officials have sent a note to parents and schools asking them to watch for...

This year, 8,077 cases of whooping cough have been reported in the U.S., according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It's more than double the case rate from last year. (Scripps News)

U.S. officials are moving to phase out the leading decongestant found in hundreds of over-the-counter medicines, concluding that it doesn’t actually relieve nasal congestion. (Scripps News)

Christian Nolting, Deutsche Bank Private Bank global chief investment officer, says the rotation trade isn't over. He's on "Bloomberg Surveillance."