Disease
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What is Congo’s mystery flu-like illness? WHO sends experts amid outbreakThe WHO experts are on their way to Panzi, in the southwestern Kwango province, where they'll deliver essential medicines and diagnostic kits to help analyse the cause.HealthDec 6
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Mystery flu-like outbreak in Congo kills dozens, investigation underwayA flu-like disease that has killed dozens of people over two weeks is being investigated in southwestern Congo, local authorities said.HealthDec 4
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Gene therapy halts progression of rare neurodegenerative disease in Toronto boyThe findings from a single-patient gene therapy trial at The Hospital for Sick Children show promise in halting the progression of a young Toronto boy's rare disease.HealthJun 29
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Saskatoon’s MS Walk sees restored participationSaskatoon's MS Walk had over 300 people participate on Sunday.HealthMay 26
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B.C. family describes challenges with son who lives with extremely rare disordersA family on Vancouver Island is sharing their story after their son was diagnosed with extremely rare conditions.HealthMar 3
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Alzheimer’s month sheds light on new hearing loss correction'People who have had uncorrected hearing loss have a much greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. It is a bigger factor than lack of exercise.'HealthJan 11
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More than his disability, Canadian man stops in Winnipeg on his cross-country tourJonathan Allenger started his ride in Vancouver 19 days ago. His goal is to raise $1 million to support research for better medication and treatments for MS.CanadaMay 25, 2023
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Nova Scotia woman recounts long, painful road to an endometriosis diagnosisA Halifax woman is sharing the journey of diagnosing her endometriosis, as obtaining basic care of the chronic condition continues to be a challenge across Canada.HealthMar 8, 2023
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Bat exhibit in Kelowna, B.C. highlights dangers of deadly fungal diseaseThe Okanagan Community Bat Program is asking residents to report any bat activity they see during winter and any sick or dead bats they find before May 31.EnvironmentFeb 11, 2023
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Okanagan-based caregivers share stories for Alzheimer’s Awareness MonthThe Alzheimers Society of B.C. offers support services not only for the person diagnosed but also for their caregivers.HealthJan 13, 2023
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