Hannah Alberga

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Stephen Lewis awakened Canadians to the HIV-AIDS pandemic raging in Africa: experts

Stephen Lewis awakened Canadians to the HIV-AIDS pandemic raging in Africa: experts

Experts say Stephen Lewis awakened the Canadian public's consciousness to the HIV-AIDS pandemic raging in Africa, and they credit him with galvanizing the political will to stop standing idle. Lewis, who dedicated his life to advocating for social justice, died on Tuesday at the age of 88. Dr. Adrienne Chan, who has worked in the HIV sector for over two...

Stephen Lewis awakened Canadians to the HIV-AIDS pandemic raging in Africa: experts

Stephen Lewis awakened Canadians to the HIV-AIDS pandemic raging in Africa: experts

TORONTO -- Experts say Stephen Lewis awakened the Canadian public's consciousness to the HIV-AIDS pandemic raging in Africa, and they credit him with galvanizing the political will to stop standing idle.

Doctors in FIFA World Cup cities worry about ER capacity, strain on health system

Doctors in FIFA World Cup cities worry about ER capacity, strain on health system

TORONTO -- Doctors in Canada's FIFA World Cup host cities say they're concerned the already strained health-care system will buckle if a sudden, unexpected surge slams emergency departments during the games.

Settlement in 23andMe data breach class-action proposed at about $4.49M

Settlement in 23andMe data breach class-action proposed at about $4.49M

Canadians affected by a 23andMe data security breach two years ago have reached a proposed class-action settlement with the genetic testing company for approximately $4.49 million.

Parliamentary committee revises order to share federal grant applicant data

Parliamentary committee revises order to share federal grant applicant data

A parliamentary committee has amended a controversial order that seeks 25 years' worth of data on researchers who applied for health and science grants.

These autistic Canadians say U.S. rhetoric has been unhelpful, focus should be on early diagnoses

These autistic Canadians say U.S. rhetoric has been unhelpful, focus should be on early diagnoses

TORONTO -- By the time Moira Robertson got an official autism diagnosis at 23 years old, she had missed out on a lot of the government-funded support she desperately needed.

Elon Musk's Neuralink brain chip clinical trial in Canada raises ethical questions

Elon Musk's Neuralink brain chip clinical trial in Canada raises ethical questions

TORONTO -- Some doctors and bioethicists are raising concerns about a Toronto hospital's partnership with a company founded by U.S. billionaire Elon Musk.

11 hospitalized, 79 sickened in salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios

11 hospitalized, 79 sickened in salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios

TORONTO -- Eleven people have been hospitalized, and almost 80 salmonella cases have been reported after an outbreak of infections linked to certain brands of pistachios and pistachio-containing products.

Salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios, Dubai chocolate likely to expand, PHAC says

Salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios, Dubai chocolate likely to expand, PHAC says

TORONTO -- The Public Health Agency of Canada says it expects to report more salmonella cases linked to certain brands of pistachios and pistachio-containing products in the coming months, adding to the dozens of infections already confirmed in four provinces.

Dubai chocolate recalled by CFIA due to possible salmonella contamination

Dubai chocolate recalled by CFIA due to possible salmonella contamination

A type of chocolate that gained viral fame thanks to gushing reviews on social media is being recalled over salmonella concerns.

Health agency says 72 sickened with salmonella after eating recalled salami

Health agency says 72 sickened with salmonella after eating recalled salami

TORONTO -- Seventy-two people have fallen ill after eating salami recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.

72 sick after eating salami linked to salmonella outbreak: PHAC

72 sick after eating salami linked to salmonella outbreak: PHAC

TORONTO -- Seventy-two people have fallen ill after eating salami recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.

OB/GYN patient complaints up 29% over previous year: Ontario's patient ombudsman

OB/GYN patient complaints up 29% over previous year: Ontario's patient ombudsman

TORONTO -- New data shows more people are filing complaints about obstetrical and gynecological care in Ontario, with insensitivity, poor communication and lack of trauma awareness among the most common grievances.

Seven hospitalized after eating salami recalled due to possible salmonella

Seven hospitalized after eating salami recalled due to possible salmonella

Seven people have been hospitalized after eating salami recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.

How Mennonite women are building bridges between public health and community amid measles outbreak

How Mennonite women are building bridges between public health and community amid measles outbreak

LEAMINGTON, ONTARIO -- Catalina Friesen got a call one night in February from one of her clients, a Low German-speaking mother in Aylmer, Ont. Her daughter had a rash that covered her body. The five-year-old had a fever and was coughing out of control.

'Another universe of pain and suffering': Patients allege neglectful obstetrical and gynecological care by Toronto doctor

'Another universe of pain and suffering': Patients allege neglectful obstetrical and gynecological care by Toronto doctor

TORONTO -- Marie-Louise Fitrion says she was asleep in a hospital bed when she woke up to an obstetrician's hand in her vagina.

Selling 23andMe assets raises concerns for Canadians' data: Ontario privacy commissioner

Ontario's privacy commissioner says Canadians who use genetic testing companies should be aware that highly sensitive personal data is increasingly accessed by law enforcement agencies to solve crimes.

Canadian abortion group says it may have to shutter after losing government funding

Canadian abortion group says it may have to shutter after losing government funding

A national group that helps people who have trouble accessing abortion services says it may be forced to shut down in several months after Health Canada declined to renew its funding for the upcoming year.

CFIA says inspectors could be sent to Italy to investigate salmonella outbreak

CFIA says inspectors could be sent to Italy to investigate salmonella outbreak

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said it's possible that investigators will be sent to Italy to determine the source of a salmonella outbreak that's sickened at least 61 people in Canada.

Health Minister Mark Holland on Australia's social media ban, AI and RFK Jr.

Health Minister Mark Holland on Australia's social media ban, AI and RFK Jr.

Health Minister Mark Holland says he's optimistic about the role artificial intelligence can play in Canada's health system, but says much of its promise will take time to realize.

Canadian non-profit that facilitates abortion pill access sees surge in U.S. requests

Canadian non-profit that facilitates abortion pill access sees surge in U.S. requests

A Canadian non-profit that helps women obtain the abortion pill in countries with restrictions says it saw a fourfold increase in U.S. requests after the presidential election.

With listeria top of mind, manufacturers are upping testing protocols: food experts

With listeria top of mind, manufacturers are upping testing protocols: food experts

From frozen waffles and pancakes to beef jelly tongue, recent listeria recalls may have consumers concerned that more of the bacteria is infiltrating the food chain, but experts say that's not the case.

AI can help family doctors buried in paperwork. Why is uptake low?

AI can help family doctors buried in paperwork. Why is uptake low?

Dr. Rosemarie Lall says she was overworked and on the brink of either scaling back her practice or retiring early when she turned to artificial intelligence in a last-ditch effort to manage mounting paperwork.

These people say they got listeria after drinking recalled plant-based milks

These people say they got listeria after drinking recalled plant-based milks

TORONTO -- Sanniah Jabeen holds a sonogram of the unborn baby she lost after contracting listeria last December. Beneath, it says "love at first sight."

The challenge of linking Listeria cases to some plant-based milks

The challenge of linking Listeria cases to some plant-based milks

It wasn't until a cluster of Listeria cases emerged in Ontario that the federal health agency says it was able to find the source of an outbreak that's now linked to three deaths and 20 infections.

Why it took nearly a year to link multiple Listeria cases to some plant-based milks

Why it took nearly a year to link multiple Listeria cases to some plant-based milks

The Public Health Agency of Canada says it was only after multiple Listeria cases emerged in Ontario in June that it recognized a broader outbreak that had started back in August 2023.

Ontario brewery slammed with negative reviews, abusive calls after hosting Trudeau

Ontario brewery slammed with negative reviews, abusive calls after hosting Trudeau

An Ontario brewery that hosted Prime Minister Justin Trudeau this week says it’s been inundated with hundreds of hateful messages since then. Trudeau visited the Brewer’s Pantry in Bowmanville, Ont. on Thursday to show support for Robert Rock, the Liberal Party candidate for the Durham federal byelection. The brewery posted a picture from the event and said it was flooded...