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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.
Carolyn Ray
Canada -Nova Scotia |
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.
Sherry Noik
Health |
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 |
Alberta scientists help identify stillbirth-predicting blood chemicals
Zoe Todd
Canada -Edmonton |
Dutch medical trial using Viagra stopped after 11 babies die
Health |
Violent, anti-social behaviour down sharply among Ontario students, survey finds
Canada -Toronto |
How 2 Alberta men developed a potentially life-saving coverall modification
Zoe Todd
Canada -Edmonton |
Sit-stand desks can cut more than 1 hour of sitting time at work: Study
Health |
Ontario to review safe injection, overdose prevention sites, health minister says
Canada -Toronto ||
Doctors find 1st likely case of woman spreading Ebola one year after infection
Health |
Ontario to use part of mental health funding for police
Farrah Merali
Canada -Toronto ||
Girl, 4, sent to hospital after eating marijuana chocolate bar
Shaina Luck
Canada -Nova Scotia |
Role-playing game aims to help Nunavut youth deal with anxiety and depression
Michelle Pucci
Canada -North |
Gluten-free foods aimed at kids not healthier than regular products: Study
Canada -Calgary |
Abortion laws in Northern Ireland need 'urgent' reform, MPs say
Health |
Woman sues fertility clinic, claims dozens of her eggs lost
Health |
If the doctor is listening, you have 11 seconds
Susan Noakes
Health |
Dog owner urges drivers to consider buckling up pets
Brittany Spencer
Canada -PEI |
DR. GOLDMAN'S BLOG
Take a quick online test to discover your risk of heart attack or stroke
Radio -White Coat - Black Art |
SECOND OPINION
Your earliest memory might never have happened
Kelly Crowe
Health |
Your car might be trying to kill you by lulling you with sleep-inducing vibrations
Health |
Halifax takes $690K in new false-alarm fee, but it hasn't reduced unwarranted calls
David Burke
Canada -Nova Scotia |
SECOND OPINION
Why there's finally a drug for smallpox even though the disease no longer exists
Nicole Ireland
Health |