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Virus can attack prostate cancer

Researchers in Alberta have successfully tested a new viral approach to treating prostate cancer in a small number of men.

N.L. health staff slow on drug errors

A review of drug testing errors in Newfoundland and Labrador finds that Eastern Health Authority staff didn't react quickly enough when problems administering cyclosporine were first identified.

Tailored diet may slow DNA damage

Mounting evidence on the effect of micronutrients on DNA damage calls for a re-evaluation of recommended dietary intake values, say researchers.

Windsor nurses allege doctor made sexual comments

Windsor police are investigating allegations that an off-duty emergency room doctor at Hôtel-Dieu Grace Hospital was intoxicated and made sexual advances to two nurses.

Quebec hospital waits outrage families

The family of a woman who died after spending four days waiting on a stretcher in the emergency room at a Montreal hospital has launched a petition demanding a public inquiry into Quebec's hospitals.

World without HIV babies 'possible by 2015'

Mother-to-child transmission of HIV could be eliminated in five years if the current rate of health investments are at least maintained, officials said Monday.

Less weight gain by moderate-drinking women

Women younger than 50 who drink light to moderate amounts of alcohol appeared to gain less weight during a 13-year study, according to a U.S. study that adds to the conflicting messages about the effects of alcohol on health.

Quebec to address heart surgery delays

Quebec Health Minister Yves Bolduc is promising to reduce the waiting list for heart surgery in the province after a 65-year old patient died while on the waiting list for a relatively straightforward procedure.

Canada expands recall of flavour-enhanced foods

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency, which is closely following a U.S. investigation and recall of foods containing hydrolyzed vegetable protein, has expanded its recall of products that contain the same flavour enhancer that may be contaminated with salmonella bacteria.

Palin ridiculed for Canadian health care use

Sarah Palin's weekend admission that her family once travelled to Canada to receive treatment under the public health-care system she's so often demonized prompted skepticism and ridicule Monday among her critics in the U.S.

Boy's rare disease inspires support group

A Calgary family whose son has a rare genetic disease is trying to bring together other Canadians suffering the same experiences.

Add diabetes to Ont. school policy: parents

Some Ontario families with school-aged children requiring medical attention for conditions such as Type 1 diabetes have major concerns about a health and education policy currently under review.

 
 

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