INFECTIOUS disease specialist Dr Peter Chin Hong says other than not being vaccinated, the biggest threat to people in this phase of covid19 is...

Readers are undoubtedly confused by the reference to 1000 percent tariffs on prescription drugs. We don’t call our protection for prescription...

Whooping cough cases are increasing across the country and Island Health wants to help prevent the spread of it across Vancouver Island.  Island...

Whooping cough cases are increasing across the country and Island Health wants to help prevent the spread of it across Vancouver Island.  Island...

People with unmedicated mental illness are less likely to get vaccinated against COVID-19, highlighting an urgent need for targeted health...

TUESDAY, Oct. 1, 2024 -- A rare, highly contagious Ebola-like virus has claimed eight lives in Rwanda, and U.S. health officials are closely...

Health enthusiasts now focus on holistic diet patterns that promote heart health. Effective diets include the Mediterranean, Intermittent Fasting,...

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 18, 2024 -- Folks who are content with what they’ve got could be less likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke, a new study...

A recent statement from the American Heart Association (AHA) emphasizes that doctors should encourage healthy adults with slightly high blood pressure...

THE EDITOR, Madam: COVID-19 is a reality and our dilemma remains the same. What to do to protect ourselves from the seemingly ever-present virus. To...