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New scoliosis surgery 'could be revolutionary,' but Halifax surgeon says questions remain
The IWK Hospital in Halifax is the first facility in North America to offer a new surgery to correct curves in the spine. The surgeon performing the procedure says it's less invasive and less expensive, but warns there is no long-term research to test the results.
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Carolyn Ray
Canada -Nova Scotia |
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Mental illness alone is no predictor of violence, studies and experts agree
The question of whether there is a relationship between mental illness and violence — and the potential threat it may pose to public safety — has been renewed in the aftermath of Toronto's Danforth tragedy.
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Sherry Noik
Health |
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Britain to legalize medicinal use of cannabis
The British government says doctors will soon be able to legally prescribe cannabis-based medicines, but has no plans to decriminalize the drug for recreational use.
Health |
'Promising' ultrasound pokes holes in brain barrier to let drug treatment through
Health |
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Alberta scientists help identify stillbirth-predicting blood chemicals
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Zoe Todd
Canada -Edmonton |
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Dutch medical trial using Viagra stopped after 11 babies die
Health |
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Violent, anti-social behaviour down sharply among Ontario students, survey finds
Canada -Toronto |
How 2 Alberta men developed a potentially life-saving coverall modification
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Zoe Todd
Canada -Edmonton |
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Sit-stand desks can cut more than 1 hour of sitting time at work: Study
Health |
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Ontario to review safe injection, overdose prevention sites, health minister says
Canada -Toronto ||
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Doctors find 1st likely case of woman spreading Ebola one year after infection
Health |
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Ontario to use part of mental health funding for police
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Farrah Merali
Canada -Toronto ||
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Girl, 4, sent to hospital after eating marijuana chocolate bar
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Shaina Luck
Canada -Nova Scotia |
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Role-playing game aims to help Nunavut youth deal with anxiety and depression
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Michelle Pucci
Canada -North |
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Gluten-free foods aimed at kids not healthier than regular products: Study
Canada -Calgary |
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Abortion laws in Northern Ireland need 'urgent' reform, MPs say
Health |
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Woman sues fertility clinic, claims dozens of her eggs lost
Health |
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If the doctor is listening, you have 11 seconds
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Susan Noakes
Health |
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Dog owner urges drivers to consider buckling up pets
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Brittany Spencer
Canada -PEI |
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DR. GOLDMAN'S BLOG
Take a quick online test to discover your risk of heart attack or stroke
Radio -White Coat - Black Art |
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SECOND OPINION
Your earliest memory might never have happened
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Kelly Crowe
Health |
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Your car might be trying to kill you by lulling you with sleep-inducing vibrations
Health |
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Halifax takes $690K in new false-alarm fee, but it hasn't reduced unwarranted calls
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David Burke
Canada -Nova Scotia |
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SECOND OPINION
Why there's finally a drug for smallpox even though the disease no longer exists
Nicole Ireland
Health |