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These forms of cancer are expected to grow in 2024. Here’s whyAs the population grows and ages, new cancer cases and deaths from the disease in Canada are increasing, the authors of the CMAJ study say.HealthMay 13
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Over 25% of young Canadian deaths linked to opioids amid pandemic: studyAcross Canada, the burden of premature opioid-related deaths doubled between 2019 and 2021, representing more than one-quarter of deaths among younger adults, a study found.HealthApr 15
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Study probes racism reported by Black medical students at University of SaskatchewanJacob Alhassan is lead author of a study that found Black students and residents experienced blatant racism at a Canadian medical school.CanadaJun 10
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Capital gains change: CMA ‘deeply concerned’ about impact on health careThe CMA said in a statement Thursday that the capital gains tax changes will worsen barriers for retaining and recruiting physicians.CanadaMay 23
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Capital gains changes are ‘really fair,’ Freeland says, as doctors cry foulThe Canadian Medical Association is asking the federal government to reconsider its proposed changes to capital gains taxation, arguing it will affect doctors' retirement savings.CanadaApr 23
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Is remote therapy as effective as in-person sessions? What new research saysCognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) done remotely with a therapist is just as effective as in-person sessions, according to a new study published in the CMAJ.HealthMar 18
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Contentious capital gains tax change to come to House of Commons MondayFinance Minister Chrystia Freeland maintained Sunday that only a small number of wealthy Canadians will be paying more, despite objections from some professionals.CanadaJun 9
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U.S. to send Ukraine another Patriot air defence system to answer Kyiv’s pleasIt would be the second Patriot system that the U.S. has given to Ukraine. Other allies, including Germany, also have provided air defense systems and munitions for them.WorldJun 11
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Canada, China defence ministers discuss interference, Taiwan, RussiaCanada's defence minister met with his Chinese counterpart to discuss election interference, Taiwan and China's support for Russia.CanadaJun 3
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Babies of immigrant parents at greater risk of stillbirth: Canadian studyA new study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that the rate of stillbirth and preterm birth was higher among immigrant parents when compared to native Canadians.HealthApr 2
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Mothers with obesity at greater risk of stillbirth: Canadian studyA new CMAJ study suggests there is a higher risk of stillbirth in mothers with obesity, with experts saying early delivery could help minimize those risks.HealthMar 4
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Nigerian forces rescue hundreds, mostly women and children, from Boko HaramThe 350 hostages had been held in the Sambisa Forest, a hideout for the extremist group which launched an insurgency in 2009, a senior Nigerian Army officer said.WorldMay 21
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U.S. accuses Russia of launching space weapon into orbitRussian officials derided the claims as 'fake news' as the two countries continue to butt heads at the UN over the issue of space weapons.WorldMay 22
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Netanyahu calls deadly Israeli strike in Rafah ‘tragic mistake’ as outrage growsIsrael has faced surging international criticism over its conflict with Hamas, with even some of its closest allies, particularly the U.S., expressing outrage at civilian deaths.WorldMay 27
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Barge spills oil in Texas after hitting bridge, causing partial collapseThe bridge that leads to Pelican Island was struck by the barge when a tugboat backing out of Texas International Terminals lost control of two barges it was pushingU.S. NewsMay 15
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Working hours of male doctors have dropped sharply, data shows. Why?The working hours of male physicians in Canada have sharply declined over the past 30 years, a new study says, amid increased burnout and health-care staffing challenges.CanadaMar 25
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Tapeworm eggs found in man’s brain. Undercooked bacon may be to blameA man from the U.S. was in for a startling surprise after he was hospitalized for his worsening migraines, only to be told parasitic tapeworm larvae in his brain caused them.HealthMar 13
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Federal budget 2024: What lies ahead for Canada’s health-care system?With the unveiling of the 2024 federal budget Tuesday, Canadians may be anxiously awaiting insights into the plans for tackling the strains on the health-care system.HealthApr 14
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Israel’s military intelligence chief resigns over failure to prevent Oct. 7 attackThe head of Israeli military intelligence resigned on Monday over the failures surrounding Hamas' unprecedented Oct. 7 attack, the military said.WorldApr 22
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How capital gains tax changes could affect some family doctorsSome family doctors have warned that the changes to capital gains taxation will affect their ability to save for retirement and their families' futures.CanadaApr 20