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Government reveals national pharmacare details
Health Minister Mark Holland released the long-awaited details of the federal government's pharmacare plan on Thursday, with a commitment to cover some diabetes treatments and contraception.
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Why are billions of euros worth of COVID drug Paxlovid going to waste in Europe?
European countries rushed to buy the antiviral drug in January 2022, but now it’s going to waste. Why?
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Paws & Pals: 9-year-old Donta now up for adoption
Donta is looking for his forever home.
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Singh says NDP, Liberals have a pharmacare deal
In an interview with the CBC's Rosemary Barton Live, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says his party and the Liberals have arrived at a pharmacare deal that will cover contraception and diabetes medication.
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NDP and Liberals reach deal on pharmacare
The federal Liberal government and the New Democratic Party have reached a pharmacare deal that will start with contraception and diabetes treatments. The deal also paves the way for the two parties to continue with their...
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Fertility coach predicts more B.C. babies thanks to budget promise
The B.C. government has earmarked $68 million to pay for in-vitro fertilizations. Fertility coach Laura Spencer says this will be life-changing for many people hoping to start families.
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Lingering cough? Patience is often the best medicine, doctors say
A new report from three physicians says the persistent post-infectious cough that so many Canadians are experiencing this winter will most often be resolved with time.
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Time is the best medicine for most persistent coughs, doctors say
A new report from three physicians says the persistent post-infectious cough that so many Canadians are experiencing this winter will most often be resolved with time.
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Counterfeit experts warn popular prescriptions now hidden among NYC knockoff market
Fake medications are available on sites like Facebook Marketplace and are being delivered to people’s doorsteps.
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The Path to Regulating AI with Yejin Choi | Explains
Common sense is not so common. Yejin Choi, professor and computer science researcher, thinks we need to take AI way more seriously for this very reason. Even for the most advanced AI systems, common sense remains difficult to program....
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Yejin Choi | BTS with EST @ TED
Common sense is not so common. Yejin Choi, professor and computer science researcher, thinks we need to take AI way more seriously for this very reason. Even for the most advanced AI systems, common sense remains difficult to program....
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Russian figure skating star Kamila Valieva disqualified for doping
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has disqualified teenage Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva from the 2022 Winter Olympics for doping. She’s also banned from international competition until late next year. The ruling means Canada...
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New Eli Lilly Drugs Lowers Heart Disease Risk
New Eli Lilly Drugs Lowers Heart Disease Risk
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Ozempic-class drugs linked to serious gastrointestinal risks, study suggests
Weight-loss drugs in the same class as Wegovy and Ozempic may carry a rare but increased risk of pancreatitis, intestinal blockage and stomach paralysis compared to an older obesity drug, according to a study published on Thursday.
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More adults are taking ADHD medication
New data from B.C. shows the rate of adults using ADHD medication has gone up dramatically. It can mean a fresh start for many newly diagnosed adults but physicians warn there can be drawbacks of taking medication.
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Stretching Your Dollar: How to Save Money on Prescriptions
Rx costs are on the rise. Find out why and what you can do to save on essential medicines.
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Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic under review after reports of suicide risk
Health Canada is reviewing the class of drugs used in diabetes and weight-loss medications like Ozempic, following reports that they may lead to a risk of suicide. Other health agencies in the U.K. and Europe are also conducting similar...
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Health regulators reviewing reports of suicide risk in weight-loss drugs
Health Canada is reviewing the class of drugs used in diabetes and weight-loss medications like Ozempic, following reports that they may lead to a risk of suicide. Other health agencies in the U.K. and Europe are also conducting similar...
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Weight Loss Drug Market Filling Up
Ozempic is largely the OG weight loss injectable at the moment but more drugs are entering the market. Cheddar News explains.
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Be Well: Understanding Strokes and How Doctors Work to Reverse Their Effects
Be Well: Understanding Strokes and How Doctors Work to Reverse Their Effects
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New hope as experimental Alzheimer's drug appears to slow worsening of the disease by a third
People in the early stages of Alzheimer’s who received infusions of donanemab in the 18-month trial showed 35 per cent less decline.
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Daughter of Canadians trapped in Sudan calls on Ottawa to do more to evacuate citizens
'I'm disappointed,' said Shama-el Sidahmed, reacting to the Canadian government's response so far to the Canadians trapped in Sudan as fighting intensifies. 'We want a plan by the Canadian government ... At least show that there's a plan...
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Americans inundate Canadian pharmacies for Ozempic
A shortage of Ozempic south of the border has Americans going online to get Canadian prescriptions for the drug. But experts say it could overwhelm Canada’s supply and more regulations are needed.
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Narcan to Be Made Available Over-the-Counter
The Food and Drug Administration approved the sale of Narcan, the overdose antidote drug, as an over-the-counter medication.