More ADHD cases diagnosed at younger ages

One-third of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in the United States have been found to be diagnosed before 6 years old, according to a new report. While there’s concern about possible misdiagnosis at a such a young age, researchers involved...

Mandatory vaccination records urged for schools

With communicable diseases such as whooping cough, mumps and measles making a comeback, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall is reminding parents to make sure their children’s vaccines are up to date as they return to school. And Kendall has added his...

Drug poisoning deaths reach record number

There was also a sharp jump in fatalities involving cocaine last year, while the number of deaths linked to anti-depressants was at its highest level for 15 years. There were 3,346 drug poisoning deaths registered in England and Wales in 2014, the highest since...