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Second Opinion
Why studying music and the brain is so fascinating, and so difficult
New research is shedding light on what we know about how the brain interacts with music, but it also highlights how challenging it is to study effectively due to the highly personalized nature of how we interpret it.
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Adam Miller
Health ||
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B.C. psychologist made 'nonsensical' conclusions to dismiss domestic violence claims, new report says
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Bethany Lindsay
Canada -British Columbia |
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Marketplace
'Very predatory': Health Canada bars sale of vaginal detox products following Marketplace investigation
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Jenny Cowley
Health |
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U.S. officials identify 'strong culprit' in vaping illnesses
Health ||
'Let people play responsibly': How this instructor is pushing back on addictive video game design
As an instructor at Laurentian University, Aaron Langille lectures on the ins and outs of game design — and the tactics that can make games addictive. But in his class, students are taught how to make their games engaging without getting players hooked.
Radio -Cross Country Checkup |
Kingston man waits years for surgery to relieve painful condition
Bill Bagyan, who suffers from urethral stricture disease, has waited four years for surgery to relieve the painful condition. This week, the operation was cancelled yet again.
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Laurie Fagan
Canada -Ottawa |
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GO PUBLIC
Medical device used during labour falls out of patient 10 weeks later
A B.C. woman suffered severe pain after a medical device was left inside her after an emergency C-section. Research shows she's not alone — Canada leaves more surgical instruments like sponges, needles and clamps inside patients than any other developed country.
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Rosa Marchitelli
Health ||
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Workplace mental health programs deliver healthier bottom lines
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Brandie Weikle
Business ||
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Surgical objects being left inside more patients in Canada
Health ||
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Juul halts sales of mint in U.S., its top-selling e-cigarette flavour
Health |
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From oat field to coffee shop: The latest non-dairy star is grown in Canada
Alex Soloducha
Canada -Saskatchewan ||
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New remote robotic brain surgery could revolutionize aneurysm, stroke treatment
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
Health |
Here's what happens when cancer patients are prescribed exercise
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Julianne Hazlewood
Canada -Kitchener-Waterloo ||
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Help line launched for caregivers in Ontario as survey shows increasing stress
Canada -Toronto ||
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 ||