Health Headlines, February 15 – 21

February 17 – Short bowel syndrome
An Okanagan woman living in Africa with her husband, recently gave birth to a baby with a rare and deadly disease. When baby Aurora required surgery only available in Ontario, and her health plans wouldn’t help fund the trip back to Canada, friends and family stepped in.

February 18 – Computer vision syndrome
Who doesn’t think it’s cute when young children take our smart phones and tablets and somehow just know how to use them. All that cute might be hiding something dark as more and more doctors are reporting eye strain in young children.

February 19 – Unnecessary medical testing
Have you ever wondered if the repeated medical tests your doctor orders are really necessary?

February 20 – Sitting risk
There is a growing body of evidence that says getting up off that chair and moving is the key to aging well.

February 21 – Happy hour at home
Somewhere along the line Canadians started ordering less booze when they went out. It’s not just because we’re more health conscious, it turns out we’re drinking more at home.