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Health task force blasted over ‘dangerous guidance’ for cancer screeningsMedical experts from radiologists to urologists are calling for an urgent need to reform the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care for its 'outdated screening guidelines.'HealthApr 15
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Health Canada recalled these baby products this week amid safety concernsHealth Canada recalled a variety of baby and kids products including a portable bedside cradle, baby swing and climbing ladder over safety concerns.HealthApr 12
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Norovirus cases spiking in U.S. What about Canada?Flu season may be winding down, but health officials are noting a rise of norovirus in Canada, the nasty stomach bug that can cause severe gastrointestinal symptoms.HealthMar 28
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Women 65 and older less likely than men to visit medical specialists, data showsCanadian women aged 65 and older were less likely than men to visit medical specialists and get non-emergency tests, according to a recent Statistics Canada report.HealthMar 20
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Neurological conditions affect 3.4B people worldwide. What about Canada?Neurological conditions, such as Alzheimer's disease, migraines, stroke and multiple sclerosis, are now the leading of ill health and disability around the world.HealthMar 15
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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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‘Safer supply’ programs necessary to save lives amid overdose crisis: SaksData shows a majority of overdose deaths between January and June 2023 involved fentanyl, an opioid experts warn has become increasingly tainted with even more toxic substances.HealthFeb 20
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Manulife, Loblaw reach deal on specialty drugs. Why some experts are concernedThe new arrangement, details of which were shared with plan holders earlier this month, affects around 260 medications under the insurance company's Specialty Drug Care program.CanadaJan 30
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Drinking 100% fruit juice linked to weight gain in children, adults: studyDrinking a glass of 100 per cent fruit juice every day is linked to weight gain in both children and adults, a new study suggests.HealthJan 17
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U.S. FDA allowing Florida to import cheaper drugs from CanadaThe U.S. FDA said on Friday it had authorized Florida to directly import prescription drugs from Canada, where prices of medicines are cheaper.HealthJan 5
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