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'We're learning with patients' about Zika, Florida doctor says ahead of tourism season
Canadians in Florida worried about Zika 1:50
With cold weather approaching, many Canadians are starting to plan vacations to sunshine destinations like Florida. But doctors in Miami, which is dealing with Zika virus, are having a difficult time giving travellers advice and reassurance. More video
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New The thyroid cancer epidemic that fizzled: Dr. Brian Goldman
Recently, doctors have been baffled by what's being considered a disturbing increase in rates of thyroid cancer. But a recent study has concluded the situation may not be as dire as the numbers would suggest. More
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No stats, no help: Transgender woman fights for inclusion in census
A transgender woman in Halifax says not being included on the census means that issues facing transgender people are not being addressed by those in power. More
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SUPERBUGS
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CANCER
Oncologist urges women to screen for ovarian cancer
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Pill $ controversy
Biolyse Pharma stymied in effort to make cheaper version of pricey prostate cancer drug
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Tremors no more
No scalpel, no drill: Medical procedure to treat uncontrollable hand tremor a 'game changer'
Ontario woman 1 of 40 patients to receive procedure that will 'revolutionize' treatment of brain disease
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Back to school
Teachers, families prepare for 1st day of school for Syrian refugee kids
Safi Al Sahen, 6, is 'happy to go to school' for the first time in Canada, his mom says
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Advice tuned out
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3 tips to handle the noise on decisions for baby-to-be
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HEALTH
'He's a warrior': Brazilian parents face challenges of raising babies with Zika
Follow-up care required for children born with microcephaly after mothers' illness while pregnant
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Pigeon pathologists
Pigeon detectives peck away at cancer
American researchers are training pigeons in how to detect cancer. At times they perform as well as humans
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GRILL SAFELY
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Bedtime routines
Back to school sleep tips for parents
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Analysis
'Brilliant marketing': Organic Gatorade — the latest in health hype?
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Analysis
'That's criminal to me': How Canada is failing to end HIV/AIDS at home
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Sting's brain
Brain scans offer clues to musicianship
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Unorthodox TB screen
Giant pouched rats sniff out tuberculosis in Africa
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Dental health
No strong proof that flossing your teeth has medical benefit
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Analysis
Scientists in race to test CRISPR gene-editing technique on cancer
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Dementia
Museum art and Alzheimer's program connects with creativity
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Teen mental health
High anxiety, distress levels in teens counter 'prime of life' image
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First Nations deaths
One father's quest for answers: 'My son did not die in vain'
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INTERACTIVE
Was removing one-third of this man's brain right thing to do?
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Analysis
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