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After living with unexplained weakness, exhaustion and mobility issues for years, one Edmonton woman was finally able to get a diagnosis. Glenanne Ball has CIDP, a rare, chronic neurological disorder. Now, she’s raising awareness about her condition, in hopes others won’t have to wait as long to get treatment. Quinn Ohler has more on her...

In a video posted to his Instagram account Wednesday, iconic “Top Gear” and “The Grand Tour” host Jeremy Clarkson revealed that the next few episodes of “Clarkson’s Farm” on Amazon Prime Video would be “sombre” as the show dealt with his diagnosis in May of cancer.

Kylie Minogue reveals that in early 2021, she received a second cancer diagnosis, some twenty years after her initial fight with the illness. Feeling “removed from my body” and afraid of what lay ahead, she kept her second diagnosis a secret. Minogue said she found it difficult to decide whether to reveal her treatment, particularly...

Every year in Canada, about 1,000 people are diagnosed with ALS, also know as Lou Gehrig’s disease. It’s a condition where the brain becomes unable to communicate with the muscles and there is no cure. June is ALS awareness month. Caryn Lieberman brings us the story of an Ontario man who hasn’t let the diagnosis...

High school students in Red Deer are stepping up to support one of their own as he faces a rare cancer diagnosis. Meghan Cobb has more.

Madison Square Garden is being transformed for the wedding of the century by Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding crews. Reports suggest that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will be tying the knot this weekend! Also : Danny Glover revealed that he has been living with Alzheimer’s disease for several years. The 79-year-old told NBC...

June marks ALS awareness month in Canada advocates say it’s a reminder that the fatal neurodegenerative disease remains incurable 87 years after the diagnosis of baseball legend Lou Gherig. One Montrealer who has been living with ALS for more than a decade is refusing to let his disease define him and hopes his story serves...

Roughly two in five Canadians will develop cancer within their lifetime. The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation Journey raises funds for life-saving cancer research. Cancer survivor Mark Vidic joins Jaden Lee-Lincoln to discuss his path from diagnosis, to fatherhood, to walking in the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation Journey

An Okanagan business and its employees are rallying around one of their own after a devastating diagnosis. Cohan Sassaman reports.

Family demands Justice for Jaali saying she died following two hospital transfers and waiting 13 hours for care after diagnosis of pre-eclampsia.

Kylie Minogue reveals that in early 2021, she received a second cancer diagnosis, some twenty years after her initial fight with the illness. Feeling “removed from my body” and afraid of what lay ahead, she kept her second diagnosis a secret. Also: Rod Black has been one of Canada’s most versatile sportscasters for over forty...

Doctors say viral trends are setting the stage for an increased risk of skin cancer for a generation of Canadians. Health reporter Katherine Ward looks at how many people are estimated to get a diagnosis, and worrying myths experts hear all too often.

Edmontonian Mary Tibbetts was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2024. She said at the time she would have to decide if it would end her life or start a new beginning. She’s since created the MS Nation Community Foundation to help support people living with MS and their families. Quinn Ohler has her story.

Health Canada has approved a new once-monthly drug for people living with early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease. Donanemab is intended to treat adults with a clinical diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia caused by Alzheimer’s. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for May 4, 2026.

Former NHL player and coach Ted Nolan joins Ross Hull to share his personal journey with multiple myeloma, shedding light on the challenges of living with this incurable blood and bone marrow cancer. Nolan talks about the realities of day-to-day life, the hurdles in accessing treatment and support, and the importance of guidance and community...

Owner and founder of Small Batch Bakery, Sara Shpyth, shares her journey to diagnosis and passion for gluten-free baking ahead of Celiac Awareness Month.

A young Kelowna boy has been diagnosed with metachromatic leukodystrophy. There is currently no treatment options in Canada and we speak to the young boy’s family. Also, pit fruits are have a good year with the crop a few weeks ahead of schedule.

New Zealand actor Sam Neill has died at the age of 78. The actor best known for his role in ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Piano’ built a career that spanned art-house films and Hollywood blockbusters. In 2023, he revealed that he had been diagnosed with a rare form of lymphoma.

69-year-old Katie Couric revealed in a Substack post this week that she was diagnosed with temporary amnesia in June. Couric says the incident, which resembled a stroke, caused her to lose her memory temporarily. For more on this condition, neurologist Dr. Leah Croll joins us to explain what tell-tale signs to look out for.

Effective this month, Ontario is lowering the colorectal cancer screening age from 50 to 45. This mean more Ontarians will be able to be screened sooner and hopefully cancer is caught earlier. Caryn Lieberman has the story of one woman who was diagnosed at 41 and her message to others about the importance of early...