Health Topstories
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Unemployment in recession tied to hundreds of thousands of excess cancer deaths
Cancer death rates increased in many countries as unemployment rose during the global economic crisis but universal health coverage such as Canada's provided a buffer, according to a large international study. More read comments
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Gord Downie's courage called a 'beacon for all patients with glioblastoma in Canada'
Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie's resilience and openness about his terminal glioblastoma and his plans to tour could help to reduce stigma and improve awareness, some cancer experts say. More read comments
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Zika birth defect risk estimated as 'substantial'
As the international epidemic of Zika virus disease has unfolded and led to devastating birth defects for at least 1,300 children in eight countries, an agonizing question has persisted: What is the chance that an infected pregnant woman will have a baby with these defects? More
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AnalysisIt's not just stem cell research that's overhyped— medical science spin is a widespread problem
International Society for Stem Cell Research is urging scientists to manage public's expectations
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LYME DISEASE'Alarming' increase in Lyme disease, says Canada's top doctor
The more people who are infected, the more cases of severe outcomes will occur
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Vaccine exemptionVaccine exemptions for kids would require Ontario parents to first take educational class
New legislation would also make it easier to keep children's immunization records up to date
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Futures nourished$81 a month, no strings attached, buys a healthier baby
Lift out of poverty helps women give birth to fewer premature and low-weight babies
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Disaster recoveryPast disasters show how evacuees rebuild and recover, psychologists say
Fort McMurray residents are feeling fear and incredible stress, but rebuilding can be therapeutic
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PAID PLASMACanadian Blood Services won't rule out paying plasma donors
National blood agency weighing options after Sask. operation starts compensating for donations
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NursesWorkplace violence against health-care workers under-reported, largely ignored
No nurse should expect to go to work and be assaulted, says Canadian nursing official
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BIRTH DEFECTSAcne drug Accutane's harm to fetus a worry despite prevention efforts
Too many women become pregnant while taking drug that can harm a fetus
