Metro - Vancouver : Life : Wellness

WELLINGTON, New Zealand - A health scare on a flight from Japan to New Zealand appears to be nothing more serious than a seasonal outbreak of influenza.

Group wants independent review at McGill

February 12, 2012

MONTREAL - A group of 30 physicians and academics wants McGill University to conduct an independent investigation into allegations that a researcher skewed study results on behalf of the asbestos...

Injured boomers beware: Know when to see doctor

February 12, 2012

CHICAGO - When it comes to athletics, even the fittest baby boomers are finding aging bodies aren't as nimble as young ones, and they're more prone to minor damage that can turn serious if ignored.

Undeclared milk in Sweets From the Earth cakes

February 11, 2012

OTTAWA - People with milk allergies are being warned not to consume certain Sweets From The Earth products because they contain milk which isn't declared on the labels.

Health group sounds alarm on Drummond report

February 10, 2012

TORONTO - A public health advocacy group is accusing the Ontario government of manufacturing a crisis to justify billions of dollars in health-care cuts expected in the highly anticipated Drummond...

Nearly 1 in 20 US adults over 50 have fake knees

February 10, 2012

CHICAGO - Nearly one in 20 Americans older than 50 have artificial knees, or more than four million people, according to the first national estimate showing how common these replacement joints have...

Warning issued in Edmonton about 'love drug'

February 10, 2012

EDMONTON - Police in Edmonton are warning that tainted ecstasy may have arrived in the Alberta capital.

Health group sounds alarm on Drummond report

February 10, 2012

TORONTO - A public health advocacy group is sounding the alarm that billions of dollars in health-care cuts are coming after the highly anticipated Drummond report.

Province says it's not to blame for ER death

February 09, 2012

WINNIPEG - The province of Manitoba says it's not responsible for the death of a homeless man who languished 34 hours in a Winnipeg hospital's emergency room and is asking a judge to dismiss...

For pregnant women with cancer, chemo possible

February 09, 2012

LONDON - Researchers have encouraging news for women who find themselves in a very frightening situation: having cancer while pregnant. Studies suggest that these women can be treated almost the same...