Health News

Fake malaria drugs hinder global health efforts

More than a third of the malaria-fighting drugs tested over the past decade in Southeast Asia and sub-Saharan Africa were either fake or bad quality, a new study says.

Routine PSA prostate cancer tests not recommended

Healthy men shouldn't get routine prostate cancer screenings, says updated advice from a U.S. government panel that found the PSA blood tests do more harm than good.

Ageism in health care needs to end, doctor says

Some doctors are warning of a culture of ageism in the medical world, saying health workers commonly treat old people as though they don't deserve the same care as younger Canadians.

Rick Hansen's work in raising awareness of spinal injuries 'remarkable'

In the 25 years since his original Man in Motion Tour, Canadian Paralympian and activist Rick Hansen has had an astonishing impact in raising awareness of spinal cord injury (SCI) -- his various foundations have raised $252 million for research and improving quality of life for those with an SCI.

Colon cancer rates cut by simpler exam

A simpler medical test known as flexible sigmoidoscopy is a good option for screening for colon cancer, though it still misses about a quarter of the cancers that a colonoscopy would catch, new research says.

Salad recall expanded after Listeria contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says some bags of salads that were distributed to restaurants, hospitals and nursing homes need to be discarded because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Health groups urge Ottawa to save refugee services

The heads of several of Canada's leading health-care organizations have written a strongly worded letter to the federal immigration minister, urging him to rescind plans to cut health services to refugees and refugee claimants.

Vitamin D non-skeletal health benefits unclear

Taking vitamin D supplements for bone health is fine but using it to prevent and treat other diseases doesn't have clear evidence, a panel of medical experts says.

Hepatitis C blood tests suggested for baby boomers

All baby boomers should get tested for hepatitis C, U.S. health officials recommend.