Health

Are you a Canadian who has experience racism or discrimination in community sports? Did you face similar unfair treatment while you played youth sports? CTVNews.ca wants to hear from you.

Gender-affirming hormone therapy may help patients with their mental health as well as their physical bodies, according to a new study.

Five years ago, Ontarians suddenly found themselves staying home as part of a bigger push to “flatten the curve” of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Despite a warning south of the border about 'measles parties,' dozens of Canadian health officials say there’s no evidence these dangerous events are taking place here. Still, amid outbreaks, doctors warn anyone considering the idea not to do it.

A new study from a Danish research team has found that pain can hurt more when you don't know it's coming

Whether it’s an old-fashioned, a hot toddy or even an espresso martini, many people have a favorite evening beverage that signals the end of a long day. But what’s the history behind this nightly ritual?

Raw cheese made with milk from dairy cattle infected with bird flu can harbor infectious virus for months and may be a risk to public health, according to a new study.

Monkeys infected with Ebola can be cured with a pill, according to a new study.

The Canadian respiratory virus surveillance report tracks how prevalent certain viruses are each week and how the trends are changing. Here are the latest numbers.

An Ontario court has approved the sale of two facilities owned by the Canadian company that processed plant-based milk linked to a deadly listeria outbreak.

Chances are, if you’re reading this, you got some sleep last night. But are you feeling rested? Experts say it’s an important question to consider.

Cases of measles in Ontario have reached their highest level in more than a decade, the province’s top doctor declared Friday as he urged residents to stay on top of their vaccines.

Health associations are urging governments to ensure Canadian patients don’t get caught in the crossfire of the ongoing trade war with the U.S.

A new report from Public Health Ontario shows 277 confirmed measles infections, and 95 probable cases, were reported across 11 health units in the first three months of 2025.

Ontario is seeing a massive surge in measles cases as an ongoing outbreak spreads in the province among unvaccinated people.