Ontario will lower colorectal cancer screening from age 50 to 45 starting July 1 due to rising cases in younger adults. Early screening using at-home FIT tests aims to detect cancer sooner and reduce deaths. Experts call it a major step, urging other provinces to follow as diagnoses increase.
At 23, Jenny Milne’s symptoms were mistaken for asthma before tests revealed heart failure and other complications. After surgery, her condition improved. Experts warn heart failure is rising among young Canadians due to risk factors like obesity and hypertension, often going undiagnosed because symptoms are overlooked in younger patients.
Hospitals across Ontario are cutting jobs to manage growing deficits despite increased government funding. Facilities like The Ottawa Hospital and London Health Sciences Centre cite rising costs and staffing adjustments. Critics warn these reductions—even through attrition—will strain healthcare workers and impact patient care quality.
Costco has recalled Gino Bambino Gluten-Free Pizza Kits sold between December 2025 and April 2026 due to possible mould growth. Affected products have best-before dates of April 22 and 28, 2026. Customers are urged not to use them and return items to stores for a full refund.
A new study in Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found PTSD leaves measurable biological markers detectable through routine blood tests. Researchers identified 16 biomarkers tied to metabolic, immune, and liver health, suggesting PTSD affects multiple body systems. These findings could support earlier diagnosis, monitoring, and improved long-term care outcomes.
As warmer weather arrives, experts warn of increasing tick activity and disease risks. Black-legged ticks can transmit Lyme disease and other infections. A harsh winter boosted tick survival, raising concerns of year-round exposure. Canadians are urged to perform daily tick checks and stay cautious while spending more time outdoors.
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