Vaccination responses court controversy for U.S. presidential contenders

Rand Paul

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Monday parents should have some choice on whether to vaccinate their children, a position he's taken before but one that drew a new level of attention amid a U.S. measles outbreak and his recent moves toward running for president.






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Racism against aboriginal people in health-care system 'pervasive': study

Michelle Labrecque

A new study suggests racism against aboriginal people in the health-care system is "pervasive" in Canada and a major factor in substandard health among native people.






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Heart attack survivors thrive thanks to 60 years of progress

Heart Rehab

Heart attack survival rates in Canada reflect tremendous progress in diagnosis and treatment over the past 60 years, but an aging population and obesity threaten the gains, according to a new report.






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Ebola outbreak: vaccine tests begin in Liberia

Liberia Ebola West Africa

Large-scale human testing of two potential Ebola vaccines got under way in Liberia's capital Monday, part of a global effort to prevent a repeat of the epidemic that has now claimed nearly 9,000 lives in West Africa.






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Acadia University meningitis death has no known link to Rylee Sears

acadia

Public health authorities in Nova Scotia say there's no known link between the Acadia University student and the Lower Sackville teenager who died of meningitis a week apart.






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Salt and sugar added to toddler foods establish food habits

A Witness To Hunger

Many toddler snacks and foods contain sodium and sugar levels that are "concerning" for children’s future health, doctors say.






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Vaccinate your kids, Obama urges

Obama

In the midst of a measles outbreak, President Barack Obama is telling parents to get their kids vaccinated.






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