Amid spread of newer variants of Covid-19, WHO has urged everyone to continue wearing masks and take the booster doses of vaccine in order to curb the spread of the virus.

The new guidance came days before a Senate hearing on the dangers of long COVID

Nearly seven million people die prematurely each year because of ambient and household air pollution, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

Making matters worse, this sign of cardiovascular damage is being seen in asymptomatic children as well as kids experiencing symptoms.

Thirty of 37 New Brunswick schools that had peak carbon dioxide readings above the "desirable" level during air quality testing more than a year ago still lack proper ventilation systems, data...

Researchers recommend masks, vaccines, vigilance to prevent reinfection

Canada's public health agency has logged a record number of potentially deadly strep A infections, particularly in children under the age of 15. At least six children have died in Ontario.

UC San Diego’s Kimberly Prather is being honored by the National Academy of Sciences for her work in atmospheric chemistry. The honor recognized her efforts to understand aerosol particles and for...

A Heart & Stroke researcher explains the latest evidence on COVID and how it affects your risk for heart disease and stroke.

Sandro Perruzza is the CEO of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers. Joey Fox is leader of the society's air quality advisory group.

We have discussed Covid at length with our doctor, and she is in 100% agreement that we are doing the right thing by trying to avoid covid infection. She is very happy our children are living an...

Recent studies on long COVID and more show why, beyond vaccines, masks and air filters remain vital.

What coronavirus variant is causing most infections in Canada these days and what are the symptoms?

How were you talking about COVID-19 the day it was declared a global pandemic?

What are the long-term effects of COVID-19 on the brain? COVID and long COVID have serious long-term impacts on the brain and body systems.

Research shows there are simple interventions that could help protect students and staff from illness and other harms. Advocates say Ontario needs to do more.

A growing number of Canadians are developing dementia in their 60s, 50s, 40s and even earlier, and experts are not sure exactly what is behind the worrisome rise.

Research shows there are simple interventions that could help protect students and staff from illness and other harms. Advocates say Ontario needs to do more.

According to Canadian Blood Services, more than 11,000 donations are needed between now and Jan. 7, 1,500 of which are required in B.C. That means locally, all appointments over the next two weeks...

Study says that in contrast, 60 to 70 per cent of adults aged 20 to 59 and about 40 per cent of those aged 60 and over have been infected

Said Sean Holman, an access to information expert and journalism professor at Mount Royal University in Calgary: “If they have more information than the public, then they can … have more control over...

Health officials at BC Children's Hospital are warning the public about higher levels of strep bacterial infections among children.