Curated Video
Alberta to opt out of national pharmacare
The Alberta government says it plans to opt out of the recently agreed to national pharmacare program funded by the federal government. Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange says health care is a provincial responsibility and the...
Curated Video
Singh says NDP, Liberals have a pharmacare deal
In an interview with the CBC's Rosemary Barton Live, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says his party and the Liberals have arrived at a pharmacare deal that will cover contraception and diabetes medication.
Curated Video
Farmingdale State star shines despite diabetes
Nick was diagnosed with diabetes when he was 8 years old, after becoming ill during a CYO basketball game. But now, when he's on the court he knows all the warning signs for when blood sugar is not right.
Curated Video
Child with Type 1 diabetes gifted service dog
Easton wears technology to alert his parents when his glucose levels are too high or low. He now also has the help of a service dog.
Curated Video
Diabetes treatment, contraception to be covered by new pharmacare deal: Singh
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh joins CBC's chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton to talk about a pharmacare deal his party reached with the Liberals earlier this week. Singh says the agreement will cover diabetes treatment and...
Curated Video
How surging demand for Ozempic is forcing Ontario to limit coverage for some users
Ontario is restricting access to Ozempic and conserving its supplies for people with Type 2 diabetes as the medication continues to be prescribed for weight loss. CBC’s Patrick Swadden spoke to users and doctors about the change.
Curated Video
This arm patch can help non-diabetics track blood sugar in real-time using their smartphones
This stick-on arm patch is among the new generation of glucose monitors.
Curated Video
Health tracking gadgets may be more stressful than helpful, experts say
The ever increasing number of health-monitoring devices and apps provide an unprecedented amount of personal health data — but experts say isn't necessarily improving our health and instead could just be stressing us out.
Curated Video
Why should one not ignore flu? What are the severe risks associated with it?
Ignoring the flu can lead to severe complications, including pneumonia, hospitalization, and even death, especially for vulnerable populations. Timely medical attention, rest, and proper care are crucial to manage symptoms, prevent...
Curated Video
1500 Percent Increase in Poison Center Calls
1500 Percent Increase in Poison Center Calls
Curated Video
Researchers Find Ideal Walking Speed to Lower Diabetes Risk
Walking at least 2.5 MPH can significantly lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to research.
Curated Video
Can Air Pollution Increase The Risk Of Diabetes?
Is air pollution causing a rise in diabetes cases in India? A landmark research in India reveals yes. Researchers studied over 12,000 adults in Chennai and in Delhi Over the period of 2010 to 2017.
Curated Video
“His arrest was inevitable…” BJP’s Sukanta Majumdar on ED arresting Bengal Minister Jyotipriya Mallick
Reacting to the arrest of West Bengal Minister Jyotipriya Mallick in an alleged case of corruption in the Public Distribution System (PDS) involving the distribution of ration, Bharatiya Janata Party State President Sukanta Majumdar said...
Curated Video
Weight Loss Drug Market Filling Up
Ozempic is largely the OG weight loss injectable at the moment but more drugs are entering the market. Cheddar News explains.
Curated Video
Weight-loss chain Jenny Craig declares bankruptcy
Weight-loss chain Jenny Craig confirmed what has been rumoured for days: it’s declaring bankruptcy and shutting down operations in both Canada and the U.S. Market watchers say stiff competition from free weight-loss apps and new drugs...
Curated Video
Eli Lilly Drug Could Be FDA- and Insurance-Approved For Weight Loss
According to a new study, a new drug, Mounjauro, helped diabetes patients who were overweight lose up to 15% of their body weight.
Curated Video
Powerful New Obesity Drug Poised to Upend Weight Loss Care
As a growing number of overweight Americans clamor for Ozempic and Wegovy — drugs touted by celebrities and on TikTok to pare pounds — an even more powerful obesity medicine is poised to upend treatment.
Curated Video
B.C. to limit Ozempic sales as demand soars
British Columbia plans to restrict how much Ozempic can be sold to people outside Canada to prevent a shortage from happening as demand for the diabetes drug soars amid weight loss claims.
Curated Video
UK launches largest ever healthcare study involving 5 million people to improve disease prevention
The “Our Future Health” scheme aims to study medical samples and data from 5 million people to help detect and treat diseases in their early stages.
Curated Video
Diabetes Drug Ozempic Becomes TikTok Weight-Loss Trend, Causes Shortage for Patients
Dietician and CEO of NY Nutrition Group, Lisa Moskovitz, breaks down the latest weight loss trend, why people are using diabetes drug Ozempic to lose weight, and how it's impacting diabetes patients by causing a nationwide shortage.
Curated Video
One-in-Five Diabetic Adults Rationed Insulin Due to Cost
About 1.3 million Americans with diabetes rationed the amount of insulin they took last year because of the cost.
Curated Video
Fat, inactive yet healthy: Could hibernating bears hold clues to treating diabetes in humans?
How do hibernating bears stay healthy? New research is exploring what humans can learn from them to treat our own health issues, like diabetes.
Curated Video
No clear link between increase in childhood Type 1 diabetes in COVID-19
Hospitals say there’s been an increase in the number of children developing Type 1 diabetes after having COVID-19, but researchers say there isn't yet any clear explanation or connection.