A group of B.C. mothers is hoping to raise awareness of postpartum depression and erase some of the stigma associated with the condition by sharing their experiences.
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'I was unable to function': B.C. mothers share their stories of postpartum depression to erase the stigma
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Meet the 96-year-old Ottawa woman who contributed to the discovery of DNA's double helix
In 1948, young physicist June Lindsey's crystallography work in a British laboratory helped Watson and Crick discover the famous double-helix structure of DNA. Today, the 96-year-old's contribution goes unheralded, but a group of Ottawa scientists wants to change that.
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Divorced woman can't have embryo implanted without ex-husband's consent, court rules
A divorced woman cannot have a purchased frozen embryo implanted over the objections of her ex-husband, Ontario's top court ruled on Friday in a ground-breaking case.
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Quebec woman faked being a nurse for 20 years
A woman who worked as a nurse at the Jonquière hospital for 20 years has turned out not to be a nurse at all, according to Quebec's Order of Nurses.
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Health Authority eager to hire physician assistants in pilot project
The Nova Scotia Health Authority says it's a matter of when, not if, it will start hiring physician assistants — something that has been touted by advocates as a great way to fill gaps in a province that faces chronic nursing and doctor shortages.
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Life expectancy stops increasing in Canada due to opioids
Statistics Canada has released data showing life expectancy stopped increasing for the first time in four decades as young men and women died at higher rates, mostly due to opioid-related overdoses in British Columbia, followed by Alberta.
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Measles cases in U.S. nears 1,000
Measles cases occurring in more than half of states in the U.S. as epidemic's surpassed a 25-year-old record.
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Cancer-informed yoga reconnects mind and body after trauma of treatment
Michael McLachlan vividly remembers the moment he consciously decided to disconnect his mind and his body during his battle against cancer. Luckily, Colleen McBride was there to help put the pieces back together.
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Congo forces engage in deadly shootout with militants in Ebola zone
Congolese forces killed 26 rebels on Thursday from a group thought to be linked to ISIS while repelling an attack in east Congo's Ebola zone, the army said.
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World's tiniest micro-preemie heads home from hospital 5 months after birth
A baby girl believed to be the world's tiniest micro-preemie has been released from hospital.
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This man lost his leg after 7 years waiting for a kidney in N.L. — and now he's losing hope
Jim Patten said he was at the top of B.C.'s transplant list in 2012, but a life change brought him home to Newfoundland that same year — and he's been waiting for a new kidney ever since.
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Patients stuck in hospital waiting for home care causing 'ripple effect'
A new national analysis of hospital stays and visits shows that many Canadians are stuck in hospital longer than they need to be while waiting for home care, and nearly 10 per cent of people who seek substance use and mental-health services in emergency rooms do so repeatedly.
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Netflix series 13 Reasons Why tied to more youth suicides, U.S. study suggests
Following the debut of the controversial Netflix series 13 Reasons Why, about a teen girl's suicide, a team of international and Canadian researchers estimate there was a 13.3 per cent increase in suicide among tweens and teens.
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Being transgender is not a mental health problem, WHO says
Doctors and activists are pleased that the WHO is now classifying transgender under sexual health instead of mental health, but some believe the definition needs to be further broadened.
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New hotline to help human trafficking victims launches across Canada
A national hotline to help victims and survivors of human trafficking is now taking calls, with the organization behind the service saying it hoped the new resource would also fill crucial gaps in public knowledge about the issue.
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The only obstetrician in Antigonish is leaving, and families are worried
St. Martha’s Regional Hospital in Antigonish has three obstetrician positions but one is empty, one of the specialists is on leave and the third has given notice she’ll be finished at the end of August.
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Elder caregivers face stress, tears with scant support
The case of a Montreal man sentenced to two years in jail for killing his wife, who had Alzheimer's disease, has laid bare the need for better supports for caregivers, many of whom struggle to cope and often don't know where to turn, advocates say.
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East Congo villagers kill Ebola health worker, loot clinic
Security incidents in the epicentre of Congo's Ebola outbreak underscore a breakdown in public trust that hampers efforts to curb spread of virus.
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Biocell breast implants pulled from sale in Canada
A brand of breast implant that has been linked to a rare form of cancer has been barred from Canada, following a joint investigation by CBC News.
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No tax on sugary drinks in federal Liberal platform, says health minister
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government has no intention of introducing a tax on sugary beverages to fight obesity, despite calls from within the party to make the initiative part of the Liberal platform.
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E-cigarette flavourings may pose heart risk, study says
E-cigarettes aren't considered as risky as regular cigarettes but a small study asks if they pose a heart risk.
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Mothers in Metro Vancouver group angry at woman who sold their donated breast milk
Dozens of women are upset breast milk they donated was sold for profit without their knowledge by a mother who said she needed it for her own children.
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WHO agrees to watered-down resolution on transparency in drug costs
World Health Organization members agreed to push for clearer drug pricing but stepped back from proposals by activists to force pharmaceutical firms to disclose the costs.
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New award named for Humboldt Broncos crash victim to recognize dedication to blood donation
The annual Dayna Brons Honorary Award will recognize a member of Canada's hockey community who is dedicated to giving blood and stem cell products.
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These parents went into debt to get their children private, long-term drug treatment
Parents of drug-addicted children are cashing in retirement savings, remortgaging houses and sinking into debt to pay for private long-term drug treatment. A leading addictions researcher says the 28-day, publicly funded treatment that's become the standard in Canada isn't based on evidence or outcomes.
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Man caught smuggling nearly 5,000 leeches in luggage
A Niagara Falls, Ont., man has been fined $15,000 after he was caught flying into Canada with a suitcase full of leeches.
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Drug-safety program for pregnant women should be federally funded, doctors say
The Canadian government should prioritize funding a program that provides pregnant and breast-feeding women with evidence-based research on drug safety, say doctors citing the closure of such a service after nearly 35 years.
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Salmonella outbreak linked to Compliments-brand chicken strips
Chicken consumers, check your freezer. The Public Health Agency of Canada has announced a national outbreak of salmonella linked to certain Compliments-brand chicken strips.
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Halifax woman reaches settlement after being denied breast reduction surgery
Melody Harding has reached a settlement with the province of Nova Scotia after she was denied breast reduction surgery because her body mass index was above the threshold required.
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Ontario intends to join B.C.'s proposed class action against opioid manufacturers
The Ontario government says it plans to join British Columbia's proposed class action lawsuit against dozens of opioid manufacturers.
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Doug Ford reverses retroactive funding cuts amid fierce pressure from Toronto
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is reversing this year's cuts to municipal funding, though future cuts will continue as planned. "We're a government that listens," Ford said.
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Ontario to join B.C.'s proposed class action against opioid manufacturers
The Ontario government will announce Monday that it intends to join British Columbia's proposed class action lawsuit against dozens of opioid manufacturers.
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Man with severe asthma says new police powers unfair for people unable to do breath test
A B.C. man with severe breathing issues who recently had his car impounded and driver's licence suspended — twice — says new rules that allow police across the country to pull over any vehicle and force the driver to take a breath test are causing undue hardship for people who cannot blow into a breathalyzer.
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Ontario Liberal MPs eye 'soda tax' idea for October election campaign
A "sugar sweetened beverages levy" or what is more commonly known as a soda tax, is included in a list of Ontario caucus priorities obtained by CBC News.
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Binge eating while binge watching can be a hard habit to break
'If someone has always had popcorn or candy when they're at home watching TV, then as soon as they switch on the remote they think 'What should I eat?'”
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Two new cases of measles confirmed in Saint John
Two new cases of measles are linked to a previous confirmed case at Kennebecasis Valley High School.
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What are the effects of inhaling wildfire smoke?
The N.W.T.'s chief public health officer says people should stay indoors if the wildfire smoke returns.
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Walking without pain: How a new surgical procedure is giving hope to some amputees
Jason Simunic is one of a handful of Canadian amputees who have undergone osseointegration surgery — a technique that's growing in popularity around the world.
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Surgeon transforms amputees' mobility by melding bone and metal
An Iraqi-born doctor who is now an orthopedic surgeon in Australia has revolutionized prosthetics for amputees. It's called osseointegration, a surgical procedure where a titanium rod-like implant is inserted directly into the bone of a patient's residual limb, then connected to a state-of-the-art prosthetic.
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'When the mob forms': the psychology of child 'mob' violence and bullying after Saskatoon attack
Psychologists say there is research to suggest any one of the children who attacked a 33-year-old woman in a Saskatoon park last week would know right from wrong if they were asked one on one.
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'You disappointed us': Why is Canada opposing more transparency in drug prices?
Frustration at the pharmaceutical industry's high prices and secrecy bubbled over at the World Health Assembly this week as delegates fought for a strongly-worded resolution calling for greater transparency in the cost of clinical trials, drug R&D and prices. But some countries, including Canada, pushed for softer wording that could maintain secrecy in prices and research.
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FDA approves $2M medicine, most expensive ever
U.S. regulators approve gene therapy priced at $2.125 million US to treat a rare condition called spinal muscular atrophy.
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U.N. names emergency coordinator to boost fight against Ebola in Congo
Emergency Ebola coordinator is tasked with overcoming political and security concerns disrupting efforts to contain 10-month epidemic in Congo.
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Once a child cancer patient, now Dr. Rivière
When he was just seven, Raphaël Nahar Rivière became fascinated with the doctors who treated his life-threatening cancer, and resolved to become one. Earlier this month, he did.
from CBC | Health News http://bit.ly/2wfZJzw
JPMorgan cuts ties with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma: sources
JPMorgan Chase & Co. has cut ties with Purdue Pharma LP over the OxyContin maker's alleged role in the U.S. opioid crisis, forcing it to find a new bank to manage cash and bill payments, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday.
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'Smart' hearing aids filter out chatter in crowded room
People wearing hearing aids often struggle to tell voices apart in a crowded environment. Brain-controlled assistive hearing devices might help.
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Health Canada restricts amount of alcohol allowed in sugary premixed beverages
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor's office has confirmed the government is restricting the amount of alcohol allowed in sugary premixed beverages across Canada.
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Toronto plastic surgeon told to remove security cameras from consult rooms
The regulatory body for doctors in Ontario has made a formal allegation of professional misconduct against a Toronto plastic surgeon who had security cameras in his consult rooms. The rooms are where patients are regularly asked to remove their clothing during pre- and post-operative appointments.
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10 former Ontario health ministers issue joint letter decrying 'attack on public health'
Ten former Ontario health ministers from across the political spectrum are taking the rare step of sending a joint letter to the Ford government, imploring it to reverse millions of dollars in public health cuts they say put entire province "at risk."
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A Halifax woman's battle with a rare, incurable liver condition
What began as an annoying itch for Sarka Kralicek turned out to be an incurable liver disease. Now, she hopes to help others recognize the signs of PBC before it's too late.
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