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Lapu Lapu victim’s family says bureaucratic red tape prevents them from getting helpAJ Sico's mother, Jhosie, said her son used to help pay for the household and the family and his injury has left so much uncertainty.CrimeMar 5
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Your latest prescription is to get outsideMADISON, Wis. (AP) — Find a shady spot under a tree, take a breath of fresh air and call me in the morning.HealthOct 25, 2025
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Stay away from vaping to quit smoking, Canadian researchers recommendRecommendations outline a variety of methods to help Canadians stop smoking, but doctors say using e-cigarettes should be avoided except as a last resort.HealthAug 26, 2025
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B.C. trial lawyers raise concerns about compensation for Lapu Lapu tragedy victimsEleven people were killed in the tragedy, including seven women, two men, one non-binary person and one child. The victims range in age from five to 65 years old.CrimeMay 6, 2025
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Concerns raised over new ICBC rules for health-care providersThe issues arose due to ICBC's Health Care Services Terms, which allow qualifying health care services to bill ICBC directly for services provided to individuals.HealthFeb 18, 2025
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Traditional Chinese medicine to be regulated in OntarioThe passing of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Act in 2006 created the self-regulatory body which will now demand that every practitioner register with the college after passing a series of tests or displaying that they have equivalent experience after having seen at least 2,000 patients in the last five years.HealthApr 1, 2013
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Arthritis not limited to the elderly and strikes one in every 1,000 childrenMONTREAL - Simone Cavanaugh vividly remembers her first experience with juvenile arthritis. She was six years old and woke up in excruciating pain.Jul 18, 2011
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Charges withdrawn in alleged elder abuse case.Negligence charges have been withdrawn against a son who kept his elderly mother living in his garage.Oct 12, 2011
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New book suggests Jobs rebelled his whole life and threatened ‘thermonuclear war’ vs. GoogleSAN FRANCISCO - A new biography portrays Steve Jobs as a skeptic all his life — giving up religion because he was troubled by starving children, calling executives who took over Apple "corrupt" and delaying cancer surgery in favour of cleansings and herbal medicine.MoneyOct 20, 2011
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Hamilton-based surgeon performs rare spinal fusion procedure on nerve pain suffererA Hamilton Health Sciences surgeon is one of the first in Ontario to perform the minimally-invasive direct lateral lumbar interbody fusion operation.HealthOct 28, 2022
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Acupuncture found lacking for fibromyalgia<p>Acupuncture may provide some temporary pain relief for people with fibromyalgia, but does not help with fatigue, sleep problems, or physical function, according to a new research review. However, the results are too inconsistent to recommend acupuncture as a treatment fibromyalgia, the reviewers conclude. Laura Buchho</p>Apr 23, 2011
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Traditional therapy tackles obesityTired of dieting and exercising? Some Chinese have found a more pleasant way to lose weight through massage and acupuncture, traditional therapies in a country with one of the world's fastest-rising obesity rates. Jimmy Jian and Ben BlanchardApr 23, 2011
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Acupuncture beats aspirin for chronic headacheAcupuncture works better than drugs like aspirin to reduce the severity and frequency of chronic headaches, U.S. researchers reported.Apr 23, 2011
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Acupuncture beats drug to treat hot flashes: StudyAcupuncture works as well as a drug commonly used to combat hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms that can accompany breast cancer treatment, and its benefits last longer, without bad side effects, researchers say. Will DunhamApr 23, 2011
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Needles, not technique, may be acupuncture keyAcupuncture prevents headaches and migraines but faked treatments when needles are incorrectly inserted appear to work nearly as well, German researchers said on Wednesday.Apr 23, 2011
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Links in the NewsNeed to check out a website mentioned during one of Global Edmonton's newscasts?May 2, 2010
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Halifax acupuncturist facing 2 additional sexual assault chargesXiao Han Li, 32, is set to appear in Halifax provincial court Tuesday to face two counts of sexual assault.CrimeOct 15, 2019
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What happens to your body during menopauseThe average age of menopause in Canada is 51 years old.LifestyleAug 3, 2019
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Heartburn, saggy breasts and loose skin: How bodies change after giving birthMoms tell Global News some of the hardest body changes they've had to accept after birth.LifestyleSep 15, 2019
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Carpal tunnel syndrome can make your hands feel ‘numb’ — here’s how to treat itA physiotherapist tells us some of the best ways to prevent developing carpal tunnel syndrome.LifestyleJun 7, 2018