Health Headlines, Sept 20 – 26

Sept 22 – Low iron autism risk
New research reveals low iron levels during pregnancy may be linked to an increased risk of autism.

Sept 23 – Dire Ebola prediction from WHO
The World Health Organization warns the Ebola epidemic could spread to well over a million people by January.

Sept 24 – Another Mexico surgery warning
Yet another warning for anyone considering surgery abroad. A Vancouver woman who travelled to Mexico for a gastric sleeve procedure is sharing a harrowing tale of recovery. More than a year after the surgery took place, she is wishing she had never got aboard that train.

Sept 25 – Treatment resistant lice cause concern
Back to school often means back to checking for lice for many parents and their kids. This year the lice seem to be a bigger problem because the over the counter treatments that we are so used to…don’t seem to work.

Sept 26 – U of Vic study links alcohol to breast cancer
A new study casts serious doubt on the benefits of drinking for women. University of Victoria research is linking regular consumption of alcohol with breast cancer.