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Health Headlines, Sept 7-12

Sept 8- Spirit of the West’s John Mann diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease
The front-man for the band Spirit of the West – has revealed he has early onset Alzheimer’s disease. And he’s only 51.

Sept 9 – Added sugar risks

Sept 10 – BC Cancer Foundation holds ‘Hope Couture’ fashion show

Sept 11 – Urgent call to approve heart failure drug
An urgent call out to Ottawa to fast-track a potentially lifesaving heart medication. As Elaine Yong tells us, a quick nod from Health Canada could mean the difference between life or death for thousands of patients in BC.

Sept 12 – Special needs kids face special challenges
Families of kids with special needs are particularly hard-hit by the teachers’ strike. Kids over 12 don’t qualify for the 40-dollar a day grant from the government. As Tanya Beja reports, because of their disabilities – they can’t stay home alone which leaves families struggling for help.

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