Tag Archives: Health

Scientists at the University of Saskatchewan have partnered with a Harvard Medical School affiliate to work on a promising treatment for Parkinson's disease.   The research involves using adult s...

As families reflect on Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a Saskatoon mother is helping raise awareness about the harsh realities of children who survive the disease.   Carolyn Anderson's son Mica...

A new national nursing licensing exam has fewer students passing, but Saskatchewan institutions aren't worried yet.   From January to the end of June, 195 Saskatchewan nursing students -&nbs...

A Saskatoon vet is asking pet owners to stay vigilant after somebody allegedly tried to poison her dog. Dr. Teresa Cook owns Frontier Veterinary Services, just off Circle Drive and Idylwyld. ...

Just call him R2-MD2. The newest employee at the Regina General Hospital isn't your average worker. This worker has a screen for a face, a high-definition camera for eyes and a speaker and microphone ...

Rawlco Radio Ltd. has announced a gift of $250,000 to the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) to support the non-profit medical transport service. The donation will go towards STARS' Regina and Sa...

This is Part 2 of a two-part series on the facts behind fentanyl, the people it has affected in Saskatchewan and where to go from here. Read Part 1 of this series. Every three days at 9 p.m., Angela B...

For the first time in a public-forum setting federal candidates vying for a seat in Ottawa for Saskatoon-West this fall had the chance to answer question straight from constituents with a focus on hea...

Safeway is recalling cucumbers due to a risk of salmonella contamination. The recall is for cucumbers sold in stores across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and B.C. In addition to field cucumbers, the...

It takes just a quick pinch, maybe a little crying, and then a lollipop; the province is reminding parents to make sure their kids' immunizations are up-to-date. Free shots are available for babies, t...