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‘Miracle on the Hudson’ pilot Captain ‘Sully’ reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosisSullenberger says he hopes to use his status to raise awareness of the neurodegenerative disease, which affects millions of people in the United States.EntertainmentJul 14
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‘Bachelorette’ star Joe Amabile reveals ‘early stage’ brain tumour diagnosis'There was a blueberry-size lesion in my brain that looks to be a glioma which is a tumour,' the 'Bachelor in Paradise' star wrote.EntertainmentJul 14
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British presenter Jeremy Clarkson reveals cancer diagnosis on his TV showClarkson, one of the U.K.'s most well-known TV figures, shared the news during filming of his hit Amazon documentary show 'Clarkson's Farm,' in episodes that aired on Wednesday.TrendingJun 17
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Lil Nas X breaks silence on rehab, reveals bipolar diagnosis'When I got my bipolar disorder diagnosis I feel like I had known for like the past few years but I didn't want to admit to it,' Lil Nas X said in a video.EntertainmentJun 18
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June brings on ALS Awareness MonthDoctors say awareness is crucial, especially for early diagnosis and access to care.HealthJun 25
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Justice for Jaali: Calls for change after Indigenous mother dies in Saskatoon hospitalA Saskatchewan woman's family demands justice for Jaali, saying she died following two hospital transfers and waiting 13 hours for care after a diagnosis of pre-eclampsia.CanadaMay 26
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Endometriosis could be diagnosed via blood test, U.K. study finds'These findings mark a significant breakthrough in our understanding of endometriosis,' study lead from the Centre for Reproductive Health Dr. Douglas Gibson said.HealthJul 7
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Non-invasive endometriosis scan trial boosts hope for faster diagnosisIt was found that the specialized CT scans are 'accurately detecting endometriotic lesions' that is often "missed by conventional imaging methods."HealthApr 30
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Montreal man with ALS shares story as awareness month highlights progress, hopeA Montrealer living with ALS, is sharing his story to raise awareness and inspire others while researchers continue to make progress toward treatment for the incurable disease.CanadaJun 20
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Doctor warns of ‘cancer tsunami’ as WHO projects sharp rise in cases by 2050A new WHO report warns annual cancer cases could rise from 20 million to nearly 35 million by 2050, with experts warning Canada must prepare for a 'cancer tsunami.'HealthJul 8
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Princess of Wales finishes 24-hour challenge scaling U.K.’s 3 highest peaksIn total, the trek includes a 37-kilometre ascent with a total elevation gain of 3,000 metres and a driving distance of 744 km among all three locations.TrendingJun 29
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‘Every day matters’: One B.C. family’s race to save their little boyHis family noticed Clyde was stumbling and could no longer use the stairs he was diagnosed with metachromatic leukodystrophy, a genetic disease that attacks the nervous system.CanadaJul 9
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‘Proven treatment’: B.C. boy’s family pleads with province to fund international careNatasha Hepburn’s nine-year-old son, Nathan, has been diagnosed with brain arteriovenous malformation (AVM), which is a rare and life-threatening condition.HealthJul 15
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‘X-Men’ actor Tyler Mane diagnosed with breast cancer: ‘It’s super rare’'One in 750 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime and I'm one of them,' retired Canadian wrestler Tyler Mane said.EntertainmentJun 11
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Report finds Canadian caregivers perform $97B worth of unpaid labourA report from the Canadian Centre of Caregiving Excellence highlights the growing pressure on loved ones to provide care for their families and friends.HealthJun 29
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No Doubt guitarist reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis ahead of Vegas showsNo Doubt is set to play 18 shows at The Sphere in Las Vegas between May and June.EntertainmentApr 13
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Kelowna construction worker faces fight beyond the job siteThe Kelowna construction worker had recently landed a job with Northland Properties and was settling into the role when his life took an unexpected turn.CanadaJun 4
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Claude Lemieux’s death sparks renewed focus on CTE as family donates brain to researchThe degenerative brain disease, which can only be diagnosed after death, has been found in several former hockey players, including Henri Richard, Chris Simon and Bob Probert.SportsJun 6
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‘Is justice being served,’ family of murdered Pickering senior asks after teen sentencedThe Crown and defence agreed that the maximum youth sentence of six years in custody and four years of conditional supervision would be appropriate in the case.CrimeJul 15
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Ontario now second province to lower colorectal cancer screening age to 45As of July 1, Ontarians age 45 and up are eligible to receive the at-home fecal immunochemical screening test — or FIT — that detects traces of blood in the stool.HealthJul 1