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U of C warns health information may have been compromised by computer viruses
March 17, 2010
CALGARY - The University of Calgary says the health information of 5,000 patients at one of its clinics may have been compromised by computer viruses.
Pathologists in dispute with NL government should grow up, premier says
March 17, 2010
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Fresh from his own health crisis, Premier Danny Williams has waded into a dispute between pathologists and the Newfoundland and Labrador government.
March 17, 2010
LONDON - An American infertility clinic seeking business in Britain has prompted fierce criticism by offering free eggs from a U.S. woman to one participant in a promotional seminar Wednesday evening...
EU food safety agency says most raw chicken in Europe carries food-poisoning bugs
March 17, 2010
BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European Union's food safety agency says most chicken sold in Europe is infected with bacteria that can cause food poisoning if the meat is not cooked thoroughly.
Restructuring nuclear medicine firm MDS posts first-quarter loss of $43 million
March 17, 2010
TORONTO - Nuclear medicine company MDS Inc. has completed its restructuring into a smaller medical isotope business, but an ongoing shutdown at a key nuclear reactor continues to strain its primary...
March 17, 2010
BEIJING - Chinese officials said Wednesday they are investigating heightened lead levels among hundreds of children in Hunan province thought to be linked to local smelters - one of many cases...
'Nightmare' predicted as FAS makes some aboriginal youth vulnerable to gangs
March 16, 2010
TORONTO - A higher incidence of fetal alcohol syndrome among some aboriginal communities in Canada is making their youth more vulnerable to being lured into gangs, experts say.
Feds start talks with industry, provinces on next pandemic flu vaccine contract
March 16, 2010
TORONTO - The federal government wants to explore options for Canada's next pandemic flu vaccine contract, telling industry it will consider whether it is feasible and worthwhile to have a back-up...
Some Ontario parents paying for therapy for autistic kids to get HST hit
March 16, 2010
TORONTO - The cost of providing a crucial treatment for autistic children will go up for some families when the harmonized sales tax kicks in July 1, a move that's angered parents who say they're...
Number of Canadians living with kidney failure up substantially in last decade
March 16, 2010
TORONTO - A new report says the number of Canadians living with end-stage kidney disease has risen 57 per cent over the past decade, which is actually a slight improvement on the last report on the...
Gene testing helps set right dose for blood-thinner warfarin, prevents hospitalizations
March 16, 2010
ATLANTA - Doctors are reporting an exciting win for gene testing and personalized medicine: Checking patients' DNA before starting them on a popular blood thinner helps get the tricky dose right and...
Plenty of perks in butting out
March 16, 2010
There are many benefits to finally being able to kick the habit.
March 16, 2010
For each person with an addiction, it’s estimated that seven others will be directly affected.
That’s why it’s important to involve family members in treatment.
March 16, 2010
Turns out being a big star doesn’t make a guy much different from most, at least when it comes to skincare products.
Fighting the 'ferociousness' of cancer stigma
March 16, 2010
Before cancer touched my own life, I rarely thought about the disease.
The man's skincare product checklist
March 16, 2010
With limitless options, shopping for skin-care products can be overwhelming, especially to the untrained male eye.
Pace yourself as you ramp up your workout routine
March 16, 2010
Spring means it’s time to hit the links, the courts and the fabulous outdoor paths in our great country. But if you haven’t done much physical activity all through the winter, it’s important to...
UN AIDS chief says new HIV infections increasing among homosexuals, drug users and prostitutes
March 16, 2010
NEW YORK - New HIV infections are increasing among homosexuals, drug users and prostitutes who don't seek help because of laws that criminalize these practices, the head of the U.N. AIDS agency said...
Michelle Obama takes campaign to end childhood obesity to the country's largest food makers
March 16, 2010
WASHINGTON - Michelle Obama has talked to schools and nutrition groups across the U.S. in her effort to reduce childhood obesity. On Tuesday the first lady will face the food companies that make the...
Personal trainer's exercises for former smokers
March 16, 2010
“The cure to smoking is to stop smoking,” says James Duigan, personal trainer to Elle Macpherson.
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