Public Health

Canada's top medical body is backing a sweeping new law to protect kids online, shifting the debate from parental controls to platform accountability.

A Chinese tech firm is deploying humanoid robots to tackle a demographic time bomb. It's a high-stakes bet on AI to solve a deeply human problem.

Transgene unveils a scalable mpox vaccine using its cancer immunotherapy tech. Can this strategic pivot disrupt the market and fix global supply gaps?

A new federal report shows a disturbing rise in child drownings, reversing years of progress. What's behind the trend and how are regulators responding?

A small event in Surrey reveals a much larger game plan: a strategic shift in how Canada builds sport legacy, blending public funds and private efficiency.

Ottawa is funding community-led projects targeting food security and social prescribing. It’s a quiet but radical shift from treatment to prevention.

Following intense regulatory pressure, Shopify's platform-wide ban on vape sales marks a pivotal moment for corporate responsibility in the digital age.

After two decades of legal battles, 1,373 Peruvians poisoned as children by a U.S.-owned smelter have secured a landmark $150M settlement.

A new partnership aims to leverage corporate science and community trust to reverse declining cancer screenings. But can this model truly bridge the gap?

A new study links cranberries to better memory and lower stress hormones in students. But with industry funding, what's the real story behind the science?

The autism community has spoken: wellbeing is essential. A new survey reveals a deep disconnect and a call for a paradigm shift away from mere skill-building.

A novel drug for glioblastoma enters a revolutionary trial, but the real story is the mission-driven company behind it, rewriting the rules of drug development.

A groundbreaking study in Nature Water reveals wastewater analysis can detect fentanyl trends 15 months ahead of traditional data, offering a powerful new tool.

Blackbird Health's expansion into Bala Cynwyd is more than a new clinic; it's a strategic move into a pediatric mental healthcare market at its breaking point.

A new partnership brings FDA-authorized home ultrasounds to virtual care, aiming to reach millions of women in 'maternity deserts' with vital prenatal monitoring.

A federal health funding announcement in St. John's reveals a strategic pivot: tackling chronic disease by breaking down government silos and betting on food.

A new wave of federal grants is expanding a national network of specialized hospitals. It’s a proactive strategy to ensure we're ready for the next pandemic.

A landmark partnership between Merck and Mae aims to professionalize the doula workforce, using tech to fight deep-seated maternal health disparities.

A federal funding announcement is coming to St. John's. I'll dig behind the press release to see what this money means for a province facing a food crisis.