Latest from Jennifer Yoon
Bird flu is hitting the U.S. hard. Now, migratory birds are flying north
5 years after COVID-19, scientists are watching another virus warily: H5N1. It’s been circulating widely in the U.S. — and now, wild birds are set to start north for migration season.
Getting diagnosed with cancer in your 20s and 30s can be isolating. But there are programs that can help
From family planning to financial burdens, young adults with cancer face a unique struggle — and need support systems tailored to their needs, say doctors.
Second Opinion
Iodine in table salt: How a public health victory is becoming a victim of its own success
Iodine deficiency can cause severe developmental delays, so it's crucial that pregnant women get enough.
Alcohol-related deaths and hospitalizations spiked during the pandemic. Could policy have made a difference?
A new study suggests alcohol-related deaths increased by about 24 per cent in the first two years of the pandemic, while hospitalizations went up 14 per cent.
Uncertainty, chaos for Canadian researchers as confusion reigns over Trump administration medical funding
Canadian scientists say the uncertainty surrounding U.S. President Donald Trump's pause on federal health spending there could stall research on new drugs, vaccines and treatments for cancer, dementia and more — including at labs in this country.
New study suggesting people with ADHD have shorter lifespans should be 'call to arms,' lead author says
People with ADHD are living shorter lives than they should, say the authors of a new British study, who stress that much of the known link between the disorder and premature death relates to a lack of education and support services.
Second Opinion
Why should Canadians care about the U.S. pulling out of the World Health Organization?
The decision is a wake-up call for Canada to strengthen pandemic preparedness efforts, say experts.
Endless diarrhea and exhaustion: the stomach bug making the rounds among the most vulnerable in Canada
Shigella infections are preventable through simple hygiene measures, public health experts say, like giving homeless people access to public toilets and a place to wash their hands.
A flood of products promises to 'detox' the body. But do you really need any of them?
Since 2019, the word "detox" has trended, like clockwork, in internet searches in the first week of January. But what do these treatments and programs actually do — and do you really need one?
Fewer people worldwide are getting HIV — so why are rates going up in Canada?
Substantial progress has been made in fighting HIV/AIDS globally and more people with the disease are living longer thanks to advances in treatment, but a new study from The Lancet HIV medical journal suggests the world is still far from ending HIV as a public health threat, as evidenced by rising infection rates in countries like Canada.