The Black Death, a mix of bubonic, septicemic, and pneumonic plague, wiped out 60% of Europe's population in the 14th century ...

Slush ice drinks containing glycerol, popularly called slushies, are harmful to children under eight years of age, doctors warn in a new study after a string of hospitalisations in the US and the UK.

CALGARY - Alberta Health Services is warning the public about a possible exposure to measles after a case was confirmed in the Calgary area. The health agency issued an advisory Friday, saying the ...

Without vaccination, measles can be dangerous or even deadly. While most people's symptoms improve, 1 in 5 unvaccinated people who catch measles will be hospitalized, 1 out of every 1,000 will ...

Experts say there are designated symptoms that happen in the days and weeks before a heart attack that can be a red flag. Knowing these signs could be a lifesaver. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of ...

Hepatitis B can lead to liver disease. But we can prevent and manage this viral infection. Here’s what we know about the ...

If you already have a liver condition such as cirrhosis, tell your doctor if you have any new or worsening symptoms. Symptoms of liver cancer are often quite vague and vary depending on where the ...

Officials also encouraged residents to be aware of the signs and symptoms of measles after travel ... polio, hepatitis B, DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis), varicella (chickenpox) and ...

Plan B works to prevent pregnancy by delaying ovulation ... There are some physical symptoms to look out for. For example, more or clearer vaginal discharge can mean that you’re ovulating.

Toronto Public Health is advising the public about a possible exposure of measles on a flight from Tokyo to Toronto that landed on March 2. Members of the public may have been exposed to “the ...

A case of measles related to travel is being investigated by Hamilton Public Health Services as it looks for others who may have been exposed. Public Health issued a news release Sunday afternoon ...