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U.S. officials think they've traced the source of the lettuce involved in latest E. coli outbreak
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration believes it has traced the source of the latest E. coli outbreak. The agency said Monday the romaine linked to the outbreak appears to be from the California's Central Coast region.
The Implant Files
Inside Health Canada's medical device records
When something goes wrong with a medical device, such as a breast implant or artificial hip, Health Canada might hear about it, but average Canadians don't - until now. Using the agency's medical device incident reports, CBC News has created a searchable database with information on more than 36,000 devices. Explore the results.
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Does obesity increase risk of childhood asthma?
Rates of childhood asthma are going up and doctors have been struggling to figure out why. Dr. Brian Goldman, host of CBC Radio's White Coat, Black Art, looks at a study that may have an answer.
Many scientists denounce researcher as he claims 1st gene-edited babies born in China
Manitoba paramedics 1st in Canada to offer new medication for meth users
SECOND OPINION
Canada has found the key to lowering drug prices, but it won't be used any time soon
The Implant Files
'We're guinea pigs': Canada's oversight process for implanted medical devices stuns suffering patients
Early therapy is best after a stroke, but many rural Canadians miss out
'An incredible window into the brain': New treatments target severe depression
How a Canadian medical breakthrough became the world's most expensive drug — and then quickly disappeared
3 more cases of E. coli illness from romaine lettuce confirmed in Canada
TRC heard concerns about coerced sterilization of Indigenous women, says Murray Sinclair
Here's why lettuce keeps getting contaminated with E. coli
Igloolik children covered in sores because of black mould in public housing unit
Head of Nova Scotia's ambulance service sounds alarm over own system
New Brunswick joins provinces affected by E. coli linked to romaine lettuce
Congo's armed conflict is stopping Ebola patients from getting help, says aid worker
CBC Investigates
B.C. College of Physicians wants 'Dr. Lipjob' sent to jail
Canadians giving up necessities, going into debt to pay for prescriptions, study finds
'Troubling signs': Health Canada to review tobacco strategy as smoking rate spikes
Labrador marks 100 years since the Spanish Flu
Disturbing bullying reports can be used to teach kids about bystander intervention, advocates say
Shortage of antidepressant 'in a class all on its own' alarms patients with mental illnesses
