Health Headlines, Oct. 6 – 10

Oct 6- Twin boys want same HPV vaccine offered free to girls

It’s the culprit in many cancers — human papilloma virus or HPV.  BC has a comprehensive vaccination program against it, but it’s only free for girls.  And that’s not going over well with 11-year-old twin brothers from New Westminster who may also be at risk.

Oct. 7 – Surprising results of 20 year pot study

A new study says marijuana is much more dangerous than most people think, causing car accidents, mental health problems and harder drug use.

Oct. 8 – Increased screening for Ebola after infected man dies in U.S.

The federal government has announced it will step up screening at Canada’s borders and airports for possible Ebola patients.  After reports that the first person who tested positive for Ebola on U.S. soil has died from the disease.

Oct. 9 – BC’s Children’s advocate takes aim at government

BC’s Children’s Advocate is taking aim at the provincial government — saying it’s still not doing enough to protect vulnerable children.

Oct. 10 – Artificial turf health concerns

A report by NBC news is raising health concerns about the artificial turf that’s showing up in more and more fields and playgrounds.