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New remote robotic brain surgery could revolutionize aneurysm, stroke treatment
Surgeons at a Toronto hospital have performed the world’s first neurovascular surgery using robotics, a procedure that could open the door to heightened levels of precision and improved care for patients in remote communities.
Nick Boisvert
Canada -Toronto ||
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From support lines to 'bespoke' fan films: How the porn industry is opening up about mental health
Radio -The Current |
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Teen vaping numbers in U.S. climb, fuelled by Juul and mint flavour, research shows
Health ||
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How much alcohol is in kombucha? B.C. health officials are testing to find out
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Tina Lovgreen
Canada -British Columbia |
Report shows youth not employed or in school face poorer mental, physical health
A new study is offering what it calls a rare look at the health and psychological impacts endured by Canadian youth who are not working, training or studying.
Health |
People with Down syndrome have trouble using smart speakers. Here's how Google's trying to help
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Adam Carter
Canada -Toronto ||
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Rare genetic finding may help in search for Alzheimer's therapies
Health |
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DR. BRIAN'S BLOG
Teens who visit ERs with self-harm injuries likely to repeat, new study suggests
Radio -White Coat - Black Art |
CBC Investigates
High rate of vaccination refusal at 12 Toronto alternative schools creates measles risk, officials say
Nicole Brockbank
Canada -Toronto ||
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Hospital patients in Canada lacking English need access to interpreters, study says
Canada -British Columbia ||
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Why climate change appears to be increasing the frequency of food-borne illnesses
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David Burke
Canada -Nova Scotia ||
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Fresh-cut vegetable recall expands to dozens of products
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Kevin Yarr
Canada -PEI ||
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Transition-related surgery assessments now available in N.L.
Canada -Nfld. & Labrador |
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'Opioidphobia' stigmatizes chronic pain sufferers, expert says
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Kas Roussy
Health ||
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Second Opinion
Cannabis isn't a proven treatment for mental health disorders, but experts say it shouldn't be ruled out
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Adam Miller
Health ||
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Compliments brand vegetables recalled due to Listeria risk
Canada -Nova Scotia |
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Alive but not the same: B.C. woman survives overdose but left with brain damage
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Jodie Martinson
Canada -British Columbia ||
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Inuit babies 'don't have a lobby': Doctor petitions to expand use of antibody against respiratory virus
Radio -White Coat - Black Art |
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Marketplace
Why activated charcoal products for your teeth could do more harm than good
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Charlsie Agro
Health ||
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'It actually throws me off': Why some experts say it's time to stop springing forward and falling back
Philip Lee-Shanok
Canada -Toronto ||
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Yukon doctors see untapped potential in 'virtual care'
Canada -North ||
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'Death is still a taboo': Demand for death doula training growing in N.S.
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Emma Davie
Canada -Nova Scotia ||
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Opinion
Bullying isn't just a problem, it should be considered a national emergency based on the stunning statistics
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Rob Benn-Frenette
Opinion ||
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'I was shocked': Complaints mount after Amazon sends food that's expired or past its best-before date
Sophia Harris
Business ||
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Sheshatshiu 'needs a miracle,' says physician who worked to help Labrador children
Canada -Nfld. & Labrador |
Ebola survivors might not be immune to reinfection, prompting concerns over care
Health ||