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Pregnant people with endometriosis may face a slightly higher risk of having a child with birth defects, according to a new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for May 11, 2026.

Canadian Paediatric hospital admissions for RSV more than doubled in 2022-2023 compared to pre-pandemic levels. The new study was published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. Katherine Ward has this story and more in health more in Health Matters for Apr. 27, 2026.

Getting medical information easily shared between different health care teams can be a frustrating process. Even in 2026, many offices rely on fax machines and snail mail to communicate. Health reporter Katherine Ward has more on why the Canadian Medical Association is pushing for change.

A new study is highlighting the need for more transparency in addressing physician sexual misconduct in Canada. The report published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal looked at data on 208 doctors involved in cases of sex or gender-based violence, harassment, or discrimination. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for April...

The Canadian Medical Association is calling on the federal government and Health Canada to find ways to protect people against harmful marketing of unauthorized peptides. Health reporter Katherine Ward speaks with the president of the organization about their ongoing concerns. 

New numbers from the Canadian Medical Association Journal say 42 per cent of all people in Canada will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives. Matthew Merkel breaks down the Manitoba numbers.

The Canadian Medical Association Journal’s latest numbers talk about how cancer will impact Manitobans. Global News Morning’s Matthew Merkel has more.

New data published in the Canadian Medical Association journal is underscoring the burden cancer continues to place on people across the country. Health reporter Katherine Ward has more on how many cases and deaths are expected for 2026.

Black Canadians are more likely to skip prescriptions because of cost and lower insurance coverage compared to white Canadians according to new data. The study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal highlights this disparity. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Mar. 23, 2026.

Findings from a recent study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal show a troubling increase in adolescent boys and men between 15 and 24 in Ontario seeking help for gambling problems. Madeleine McColl spoke with Peterborough area experts about the prevalence of online gambling and what makes it so addictive.

The Canadian Medical Association says doctors are worried more patients are turning to artificial intelligence for health advice and receiving answers that could potentially do more harm than good. A new survey shows 89 per cent of Canadians go online for health information, saying it’s both faster and more convenient than the country’s health care...

One in every 100 Canadians live with epilepsy. This March, communities across Canada are coming together to shine a light on the neurological condition. As a registered charity, the Edmonton Epilepsy Association is proud to be the only organization providing dedicated epilepsy education, awareness and support services in Greater Edmonton, northern Alberta and the Northwest...

Doctors are facing a growing burden of unnecessary paperwork and administrative tasks according to a new analysis by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. The Canadian medical association says if more isn’t done to cut through the red tape, physicians will leave the profession. Health reporter Katherine Ward has more.

One in four children with major traumatic injuries in Canada did not receive care in specialized paediatric trauma centers according to new data. A study published in the Canadian Medical Association journal looked at the cases of more than three thousand children across nine provinces. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters...

CMA president Dr. Margot Burnell joined Global News Morning expressing deep concern Alberta’s move overrides medical expertise and risks eroding evidence-based health care across Canada.

The CVMA says the availability of medicinal drugs for animals, both pets and livestock, has dropped by about 40 per cent since the 1980s, creating a shortage that is affecting everything from animal welfare to the food chain. Justin Sibbet reports.

The 2025 federal budget unveiled this week includes a $5 billion investment in health infrastructure. Dr. Joss Reimer, from the Canadian Medical Association, follows the money to determine if it’s enough to improve healthcare facilities across the country.

The Canadian Medical Association will be keenly watching the federal budget on Tuesday to see how Ottawa plans to spend money in healthcare. There are some concerns about what cuts to sector could mean for Canadians. Health reporter Katherine Ward has more. 

There has been a dramatic rise in students using prescription painkillers for non medical reasons, sparking calls for action according to an editorial published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. A new survey revealed the number of students using the drugs increased from 12.7 per cent in 2021 to nearly 22 per cent in 2023....

A shortage of prescription painkillers in Canada is expected to continue into the new year, according to the Canadian Pharmacists Association. This comes after Health Canada sent out a notice regarding the drug shortage in July, pointing to medications that contain oxycodone. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Nov. 4, 2025.