Health

Dr. Souvik Mitra is a neonatologist at the IWK Health Centre.

Halifax researcher seeks 'one unified treatment' for heart condition in preterm babies

Patent ductus arteriosus affects about half of extremely premature babies — and there's no national treatment practice

Feb 3, 2020

Eggplant, steaming hot from the oven.

New kosher cooking class invites you to take a bite out of Jewish culture

The food industry has seen a surge in kosher food, and this new cooking series explores what keeping kosher is really like

Jan 28, 2020

NSHA says regular testing and safe-sex practices are effective  ways to prevent syphilis.

Syphilis infections in the province are on the rise. Is there a strategy to fight it?

Researcher and Halifax Sexual Health Clinic push to normalize blood-borne STI testing

Jan 27, 2020

Eight nurses were exposed to synthetic THC at the East Coast Forensic Hospital in Burnside.

Exposure to synthetic drug sends nurses to the doctor

Nurses at forensic hospital report safety issues, some refuse work

Jan 25, 2020

Mental Health The 'revolving door' of seeking a diagnosis

How mental health bias can affect medical decision-making

Mar 26, 2019

Walking soccer player Luigi Lucia warms up at the BMO Soccer Complex.

CommunitySeniors play modified version of soccer every week to stay active and socialize

Organization offers program for seniors to stay active and social

Feb 7, 2019

Tyler Anstey is launching a peer-support group for first responders and corrections officers who struggle with PTSD.

mental healthTyler Anstey was suffering alone. He doesn't want others to suffer in silence

Gr8ful Warrior support group aims to create community support

Nov 22, 2018

Dr. Ron Stewart brought EHS to Nova Scotia.

paramedicsHe helped create Nova Scotia’s ambulance service. We ask Ron Stewart what he thinks of it now.

Paramedics in Nova Scotia are using #codecritical to highlight service shortages  

Nov 15, 2018

Garret's photo, taken by Paul Girvan, is displayed with family memories in the Conway's Halifax home.

Mental HealthHealing hearts still carry pain

Grieving parents share son's battle with mental illness as they move forward after his death

Nov 14, 2018