Lips like Kylie Jenner? Doctors see more requests for augmented lips

Over the last year, a Windsor dermatologist says he’s seen more women within the last year come to him looking for fuller, plumper lips.

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Safety warning boosted for Essure permanent birth control implants

Women who have received Essure permanent birth control implants should be aware of potential complications, some serious, Health Canada says.

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The hazy world of vaping ads

In April, Britain's Royal College of Physicians reported that the hazards from e-cigarettes are likely less than the harms from smoking tobacco. As CBC Ad Guy Bruce Chambers points out, such findings fan the flames of marketing on both sides of the issue.

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Health Canada to make announcement on plain tobacco packaging

The UN health agency says "plain packaging" on tobacco products has shown to be an effective complement to health warnings and advertising restrictions.

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Minister of Health announces tobacco packaging changes LIVE

Jane Philpott holds news conference

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Grassy Narrows First Nation demands cleanup of mercury contamination in northern Ontario

The chief of Grassy Narrows First Nation says mercury dumped in the waterways near his community nearly 60 years ago must be cleaned up. He'll speak at a news conference at 9:30 a.m. ET in Toronto, a day after scientists released research showing it is possible to remediate at least some of the lakes and rivers near the northern Ontario community.

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WHO doubles Zika sexual abstinence wait to 8 weeks before trying to conceive

The UN health agency says sexual transmission of Zika is more common than first thought, so its updated advice to women who have been in areas hit by the virus tells them to wait even longer to conceive.

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Watchdog calls for more scrutiny of chemicals in cosmetics and household products

A new report by the federal environmental watchdog says Health Canada isn’t doing enough to protect Canadians from hazardous chemicals in household and cosmetic products.

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Quebec scraps annual physical exams for healthy patients over 5 years old

Annual visits for routine checkups will be limited to patients who suffer from chronic diseases and children under the age of five.

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Food irradiation: the basics

What is food irradiation and how safe is it?

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Survivor, doctor offer advice on how to talk about cancer

Fans across the county have been sending messages of love and support following the announcement of Gord Downie's cancer diagnosis. But when cancer hits closer to home, finding the right thing to say can feel like a struggle. Here's what two people with personal experience with cancer advise.

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'Rising tide' of syphilis, gonorrhea hits all ages

Sexually transmitted infections such as syphilis and resistant gonorrhea have public health officials and staff at Canadian nursing homes taking note.

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Saying sorry for medical errors

When it comes to medical errors, saying sorry may be the hardest thing. NightshiftMD says doctors need to break the wall of silence.

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Health Canada to propose sales of irradiated ground beef

Health Canada will propose regulatory changes to Food and Drug Regulations next month that would allow the sale of irradiated ground beef in Canada.

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Provide 'immediate guidance' on recreational marijuana use, Toronto councillor urges Trudeau

Toronto City Councillor Joe Cressy is calling on the Trudeau government to introduce a new federal regulatory framework that would clarify the rules of recreational pot in Canada because cities are in "legislative limbo" as they try to deal with marijuana dispensaries.

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'We'd like to retire sometime soon': Few replacements for older Sydney doctors

A Sydney doctor is warning that a wave of physicians is approaching retirement at a time when thousands of people in Cape Breton can't find a family doctor.

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Mercury contamination at Grassy Narrows First Nation can be cleaned up, scientists tell government, again

It is feasible to clean up some of the decades-old mercury contamination in Ontario's English-Wabigoon River system near Grassy Narrows First Nation, according to new research by three experts in the field.

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'I went through horrible pain': Air Canada passenger says lack of legroom nearly killed him

Most people have heard of travellers getting blood clots after long flights — it's called deep vein thrombosis (DVT). But a Victoria man says it nearly killed him after he was crammed into a airplane seat for hours.

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When eating your veggies isn't good for you

The Listeria-related frozen vegetables recall shows that it's not just meat processing that should concern consumers. Veggie burgers and dogs do generally worse than their meat equivalents for pathogens, undeclared allergens and ingredients, missing ingredients, and hygienic issues. And the veggie ones may secretly contain meat.

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WHO rejects Rio Olympics postponement call

The World Health Organization says there is "no public health justification" for postponing or canceling the Rio de Janeiro Olympics because of the Zika outbreak.

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What to keep in mind about cellphones and cancer risk research

The question of whether cellphone radiation is linked to tumours remains inconclusive after the partial release of a $25-million U.S study on rats.

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Sewer robots snoop through poo to track drugs, disease

There could soon be robots wandering our sewers, sucking up what we flush down to analyze our diets, our drug use and our health, and to watch out for disease outbreaks.

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Doctor posts his own finances online to make point about physician pay

Dr. Timothy Matheson released his financial information in a blog post to try to combat what he believes is misinformation coming from provincial health officials.

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Health officials concerned over spread of resistance to last-resort antibiotic

The nightmare scenario of untreatable infections isn't a reality but it is an evolving situation of concern to doctors and public health officials worldwide.

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Consider moving Rio Olympics, health experts urge WHO

Health experts on Friday urged the World Health Organization to consider whether the Rio de Janeiro Olympics should be postponed or moved because of the Zika outbreak.

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Heimlich uses famed life-saving manoeuvre for 1st time — saving woman's life

The 96-year-old Cincinnati surgeon credited with developing his namesake Heimlich manoeuvre recently used the emergency technique for the first time himself to save a woman choking on food at his senior living centre.

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'The end of the road for antibiotics:' U.S. sees 1st case of germ resistant to last-resort drug

For the first time, a U.S. patient has been infected with bacteria resistant to an antibiotic used as a last resort treatment, scientists said Thursday.

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WHO calls on countries to get ready for plain cigarette packaging

Buoyed by recent victories against Big Tobacco, the World Health Organization says the theme for this year's World No Tobacco Day, on May 31, is plain packaging of tobacco products.

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From art to happy hour: Saskatoon care home keeps seniors active, creative

A care home in Saskatoon known for its multiple programs geared and engaging residents is getting praise from family members who notice the facility is much more than just a home for their ageing parents.

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Ontario announces Indigenous health care funding

The Ontario government announced this week it will invest $222 million over three years, and more than $104 million annually after that, to improve health care in Indigenous communities.

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Attacks on hospitals killed nearly 960 in 2 years, WHO finds

Nearly 960 people have been killed worldwide in attacks on medical facilities in conflicts over the past two years, the World Health Organization said in a report that highlights an alarming disrespect for the protection of health care in war by both governments and armed groups.

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Why is it so hard for Quebec families to get the help they need for their autistic children?

The wait for autism services for newly diagnosed children is sometimes more than two years, yet private therapy is unregulated and costly, forcing some families to remortgage their homes or take out huge loans.

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Here's a list of the strict assisted death guidelines across most of Canada

The Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons in every province and one of three territories have issued guidelines that doctors must follow in providing medical assistance in dying.

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Both province and patients pay for tests at Copeman Clinic

A CBC investigation finds tests at a private medical clinic circumvent doctor approval and are billed to both patients and Alberta Health. Patients, and their employers, can then use those bills as a tax writeoff.

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Unemployment in recession tied to hundreds of thousands of excess cancer deaths

Cancer death rates increased in many countries as unemployment rose during the global economic crisis but universal health coverage such as Canada's provided a buffer, according to a large international study.

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Zika birth defect risk estimated as 'substantial'

As the international epidemic of Zika virus disease has unfolded and led to devastating birth defects for at least 1,300 children in eight countries, an agonizing question has persisted: What is the chance that an infected pregnant woman will have a baby with these defects?

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Concussions tied to more school problems than other injuries

In a small sampling, American high school and college students who suffered a concussion struggled more with academics than their peers with other types of sports injuries.

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Cannabis makes up 22% of veteran drug payments

More than one-fifth of the money paid to veterans by the federal government for prescribed drugs now goes toward medical cannabis, data obtained through an Access to Information request shows.

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Accessibility issues linger at MUHC superhospital

Bathrooms without automatic door openers. A cafeteria where food is out of reach for wheelchair users. Many accessibility issues still haven't been fixed at the hospital's new location – one year after the move to the Glen site.

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New funding slashes wait lists for orthopedic surgeries in Nova Scotia

The Liberals are pumping an extra $1.9 million to help reduce wait times for patients awaiting hip and knee replacements, but one patient says the money won't go far enough.

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Alberta's oilsands industry is a huge source of harmful air pollution, study says

Alberta's oilsands industry is one of the biggest sources in North America of harmful air pollutants called secondary organic aerosols (SOAs), a new Environment Canada study has found.

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'It was the ultimate betrayal': Mom reacts to video discovery of therapist's 'rough' handling of autistic son

When Jennifer noticed her four-year-old son Adam acting strangely after an at-home therapy session to treat his autism last September, she asked her husband to install a hidden camera. What they witnessed on video left them shaken and unsure where to turn for help.

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Gord Downie's courage called a 'beacon for all patients with glioblastoma in Canada'

Tragically Hip frontman ​Gord Downie's resilience and openness about his terminal glioblastoma and his plans to tour could help to reduce stigma and improve awareness, some cancer experts say.

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Inside the U.S. labs trying to get a handle on Zika

The rapidly spreading Zika virus can be devastating to a human fetus. But one of the problems researchers face is that, in their experiments with mice, it becomes wimpy.

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Canadian military members more likely to attempt suicide, University of Manitoba study finds

A new study from the University of Manitoba has found Canadian military members have higher rates of suicide attempts and suicidal thoughts than the rest of the Canadian population.

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Regulate pill press machines used to make fentanyl tablets: Abbotsford Police

Police are calling for tighter regulations on pill press machines used to turn raw drugs like fentanyl into counterfeit tablets for sale on the streets.

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Blood clot issues put futures of star athletes Stamkos, Bosh in doubt

Two high-profile active pro athletes are currently dealing with serious blood clot issues. As Steven Stamkos, Chris Bosh and their doctors try to figure out how to deal with their ailments, the players' health and millions of dollars are at stake.

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Glioblastoma: What you need to know

What is glioblastoma, how common is it and how is it treated?

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Gord Downie's doctor speaks about Tragically Hip singer's cancer diagnosis

Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie's doctor will explain the singer's brain cancer diagnosis at a news conference at Toronto's Sunnybrook Hospital this morning. The band's managers will also be at the news conference, which CBC.ca is streaming live.

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It's OK to let your baby cry herself to sleep

A controversial method of "sleep training" in which babies cry themselves to sleep does help babies fall asleep sooner and doesn't appear to have harmful effects. But an alternative technique works almost as well, a new study has found.

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