On October 25, 2025, Health Canada granted conditional authorization for lecanemab, marketed as Leqembi, marking the first disease-modifying therapy approved in the country for early-stage Alzheimer's disease.
Dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease, is a major health concern for aging populations in the U.S., with limited treatment options making prevention essential. While factors like diabetes, high blood pressure, and inactivity contribute to risk
Pregnancy is often a time of joy, but it can also bring discomfort, aches, and pains as your body changes and your baby grows. Many expectant mothers experience common issues like back pain, headaches, or...
Canada’s Drug Agency (CDA-AMC) has introduced a comprehensive five-year plan, A Prescription for Action: A Pan-Canadian Strategy for Advancing the Appropriate Use of Prescription Medications, aimed at enhancing the safe and effective use of prescription...
When you receive a prescription from your doctor, you may expect a specific brand-name drug, only to find a different name on the medication bottle at the pharmacy. Your pharmacist might explain that your insurance...
A new report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) paints a grim picture for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Canada, as ongoing trade tensions with the United States
In an era dominated by digital convenience and fast-paced lifestyles, the choice between traditional walk-in pharmacies and their online counterparts has never been clearer. With advancements in technology, e-commerce, and logistics, online pharmacies have emerged...
Across Canada, personal tales of healthcare frustrations abound—from endless searches for a family physician to being denied entry at overcrowded walk-in clinics, or enduring agonizing delays of months or years for life-altering surgeries.
Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk has intensified its legal battle against the sale of unapproved versions of semaglutide, the key ingredient in its blockbuster weight-loss and diabetes drugs
A stuffy nose from a cold, flu, or allergies can be bothersome, but over-the-counter (OTC) decongestants like pseudoephedrine (Sudafed), phenylephrine (Sudafed PE, Neo-Synephrine), and oxymetazoline (Afrin) offer quick relief. However, improper use can lead to...
