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Canadian clinicians say hormone therapy is the standard treatment for hot flashes and night sweats, while non-hormonal drugs, exercise, diet and emerging GLP-1 research offer additional options. Suitability depends on individual health, and experts say more research is needed on some new drug combinations.

Health-care advocates are on Parliament Hill asking the federal government to respond after Alberta passed a law allowing doctors to work in both public and private systems; they say the law breaches the Canada Health Act and have meetings scheduled with MPs and senators this week.

Western University's animal committee and the Canadian Council on Animal Care reviewed a Lawson Research Institute study involving dogs and reported it met care standards; the program was halted last August and the animals were later euthanized.

A Harvard and Mass General Brigham study of about 131,821 people followed for roughly 43 years found daily caffeinated coffee or tea drinkers had up to about a 20% lower risk of dementia, with the strongest association seen for two to three cups of coffee or one to two cups of tea.

A randomized trial from UBC Okanagan and the University of Calgary found that a 16-hour daily fasting window was associated with lower BMI, reduced visceral fat and fewer symptoms in overweight people with Crohn's disease; the authors say more research is needed.

Social media skincare-diet trends promote specific foods, but research shows nutrients such as vitamins A, C and E, zinc and omega-3s support skin structure and repair while no single food or collagen supplements have consistent, high-quality evidence for rapid cosmetic change.

Surveys and some studies report that sex before bed—especially when it includes orgasm—is often associated with quicker sleep onset and better perceived sleep, while chronic sleep problems are linked with sexual difficulties; however, objective sleep-lab evidence is limited.

CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz said the TrumpRx site currently lists 43 drugs and is intended to increase price transparency by publishing cash‑pay prices for people without insurance.

A Canadian mother says her infant, who was too young to be vaccinated, has had repeated respiratory and ear infections and doctors told her the measles infection weakened the child's immunity; the Pan American Health Organization has issued an alert urging stronger vaccination and surveillance across the Americas.

A Toronto man diagnosed with Parkinson's 12 years ago joined a StrikeBack boxing and strength program in Etobicoke that he says eases physical, cognitive and social symptoms; clinicians and recent Canadian research emphasize starting exercise early and staying consistent.

Olympic officials postponed the Canada-Finland women's hockey game after several Finnish players developed norovirus, and doctors said the pause likely prevented further spread. Undetermined at this time.

Manitoba recorded 74 confirmed measles cases in January, the highest monthly total since the outbreak began, bringing the provincial total to 393 confirmed and 37 probable cases.

Authorities say Jesse Jia-Bei Zhu, who left British Columbia after civil judgments related to bull-semen technology, has been linked to suspected laboratories in California and Nevada; he remains in U.S. pre-trial custody and is scheduled to stand trial on charges related to COVID-19 test kits in April.

RCMP told a coroner's inquest that a video described as a joint "last will" was found on the phones of a British Columbia couple days before they and their two young sons were found dead; investigators have reported the deaths as a murder‑suicide and the inquest is ongoing.

An inquest in Prince Rupert heard RCMP testimony that Christopher Duong told officers he believed a "hit" had been placed on him and that his family might be targeted; the family of four was found dead on June 13, 2023. The public inquiry is ongoing and the coroner's jury may make non-binding recommendations after hearings conclude.

Sid Ruhland of Firehall Brewery is completing 2,000 push-ups in 23 days as part of the Canadian Mental Health Association's Push Up Challenge; CMHA says the challenge has raised about $60 million globally from 1 million participants.

A global analysis of 18.7 million cases found that 37.8% of new cancers were linked to 30 modifiable risks, with tobacco, infections and alcohol among the largest contributors.

Authorities say 36 clinical notifications were received after children consumed certain infant formulas, and Nestlé has issued a precautionary recall while the Food Standards Agency and UKHSA investigate possible cereulide toxin contamination.

Health Canada has authorized a tablet formulation of LIVMARLI for treating cholestatic pruritus in patients with Alagille syndrome, and Mirum said the authorization complements an existing 19 mg/mL oral solution option that was also authorized for related pediatric cholestatic conditions.

PRO FAMILIA and Profound Medical reported 500 Sonalleve procedures offering incision‑free options for women's health; Sonalleve is CE marked for several indications, approved in China for uterine fibroids, and holds an FDA Humanitarian Device Exemption for osteoid osteoma.

A long-term study of more than 105,000 women in the California Teachers Study found that higher adherence to a Mediterranean diet was associated with lower risk of stroke over 20.5 years, including a reported 16% lower ischemic stroke risk and 25% lower hemorrhagic stroke risk.

Health officials report the Manitoba measles outbreak has continued for a year, with most cases concentrated in Southern Health and many infections occurring in people who were not immunized.

An early-phase trial of the Nous-209 vaccine in people with Lynch syndrome reported the shot was safe and produced immune responses in all 45 participants, and investigators observed fewer advanced precancerous colon lesions among those with strong responses; larger randomized trials are needed to test whether the vaccine prevents cancer.

The federal Liberals re-introduced the Connected Care for Canadians Act (Bill S-5) to set interoperability requirements and ban data blocking so digital health information can be shared across provinces; the bill has been tabled in the Senate and officials say accompanying regulations could take several years to develop.

The federal government tabled Bill S-5, the Connected Care for Canadians Act, to require health technology companies to adopt common standards for sharing medical records. The bill would also ban data blocking and was introduced in the Senate.

The federal government has reintroduced the Connected Care for Canadians Act in the Senate to set standards for sharing electronic health records across systems; Health Canada says current systems are fragmented and can compromise patient care and safety.

Jordan Powell, a Winnipeg powerlifter, continued training while receiving weekly chemotherapy for hairy cell leukemia and documented his recovery to raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society. Recent research shows early-onset cancer cases have risen substantially in recent decades.

The Connected Care for Canadians Act has been reintroduced and tabled in the Senate; the bill would set national standards so electronic medical records can be shared across systems while maintaining privacy rules.

PAHO issued an epidemiological alert after a sharp rise in measles across the Americas; Canada reported 5,436 cases in 2025, including two deaths.

New Mexico health officials warned against consuming raw dairy after a newborn died from a listeria infection; the state said unpasteurized milk the mother drank during pregnancy is the most likely source and investigators have not confirmed an exact cause.