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Smoke from wildfires in Australia toxic to public, experts say
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B.C. naturopath's pricey fecal transplants for autism are experimental and risky, scientists say
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Bethany Lindsay
Canada -British Columbia |
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What on Earth?
E-bikes, not electric cars, may hold the key to greener transportation
Technology & Science ||
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Previously unknown virus may be causing pneumonia outbreak in China, WHO says
A preliminary investigation has now identified the respiratory disease as a new type of coronavirus, Chinese state media reported citing scientists.
Health ||
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Researcher says only 25% of Canadian drinkers know alcohol causes cancer. A B.C. campaign wants to change that
Canada -British Columbia ||
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Cancer death rate in U.S. shows large one-year drop
Health ||
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South Korea reports 1st possible case of viral pneumonia
Health ||
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Tainted drugs are fuelling Thunder Bay's opioid deaths, say advocates. They want a safe supply to fight it
Radio -The Current |
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Hong Kong to add mystery respiratory illness to reportable diseases
Health ||
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Largest study yet offers no clear talc link to ovarian cancer
Health ||
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Full morgues at Ottawa hospitals mean bodies kept in conference rooms, says union
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Hillary Johnstone
Canada -Ottawa |
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Combat birth tourism by changing immigration law, B.C. mayor says
Canada -British Columbia ||
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Photos
Consumer Electronics Show offers high-tech health and wellness
World |
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'You don't expect to bury your child': The parents left behind in Thunder Bay's opioid crisis
Radio -The Current |
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Deaths from measles outbreak in Congo hits 6,000, WHO says
Health ||
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Aerobic exercise helps your brain too, says study
Health |
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New N.S. Health Authority head wants public's ideas on how to improve health-care system
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Carolyn Ray
Canada -Nova Scotia ||
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CBC Investigates
Disgraced fertility doctor's clinic broke federal rules as far back as 1999, inspection reports reveal
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Amanda Pfeffer
Canada -Ottawa |
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Alex Trebek to Rep. John Lewis: Let's survive cancer in 2020
Entertainment ||
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Not enough home care top concern for Ontario patients, study finds
Mike Crawley
Canada -Toronto ||
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Surgical option to treat severe tremor is life-changing, says patient
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Carolyn Ray
Canada -Nova Scotia ||
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'My word against his': 28 women sexually assaulted by Calgary doctor, court hears during guilty plea
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Meghan Grant
Canada -Calgary |
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How this doctor helped 35 Manitoba patients save $12K in a year
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Rachel Bergen
Canada -Manitoba ||
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Whitehorse man says Stage 4 cancer could have been avoided if he had family doctor
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Steve Silva
Canada -North ||
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Hamilton paramedics in court Monday, face charges in death of Yosif Al-Hasnawi
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Samantha Craggs
Canada -Hamilton ||