One woman was forced to deal with the brutal aftermath after her sister-in-law passed away on the job when her doctor’s note ...

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Manager says I have to come in even though my doctor says to stay home My company has just increased ...

The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) says it's time for "sick notes" for common, short-term illnesses to go. As health reporter Katherine Ward explains, the change could alleviate pressure on ...

Chronic pain—defined as daily or significant pain that lasts more than three months—can be complicated to diagnose and treat.

The Canadian Medical Association is calling on employers to stop asking for sick notes, saying they are a burden on the health-care system and a ‘human resources issue,’ not a medical one.

The Supreme Court recently stated that a medical professional may be held liable for medical negligence only when he lacks ...

There is a clinical study underway that is testing whether an investigational medicine is safe and whether it may work for ...

Exercise can help improve quality of life for people with metastatic breast cancer, according to a new study published in ...

For the past four years, journalist Cara Anthony, a Midwest correspondent, has been reporting on the public health effects of racism, violence, and intergenerational trauma in a small Missouri town.

Personalized medicines are becoming a reality with the help of evidence-based laboratory analysis and companion diagnostics. A rise in the demand for customized drugs will fuel significant growth for ...

But if the side effects last longer than that, bother you, or become severe, be sure to talk with your doctor or pharmacist. Note: After the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves a drug ...