In the aftermath of the Germanwings Flight 9525 crash, questions are being raised about whether Andreas Lubitz — the co-pilot believed to have brought the plane down intentionally — was depressed.
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Drug-resistant intestinal illness spreads in U.S.
A drug-resistant strain of a nasty intestinal illness made its way into the U.S. and spread, causing more than 200 illnesses since last May, U.S. health officials say.
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Rob Ford to have cancer surgery May 11
Toronto Coun. Rob Ford learned from doctors today that he'll be able to undergo surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his abdomen.
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Writing medical notes for employers a waste of time, doctor says in note that went viral
A doctor's note excusing an employee from work for one day because of a cold has gone viral because in it the doctor accuses the employer of wasting his time and tax dollars.
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Down syndrome screen of fetal DNA called more accurate
A DNA-based blood test appears to be more effective in detecting possible Down syndrome in unborn children than other screening methods for the genetic disorder, researchers say.
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Tour one of Canada's medical marijuana facilities
CBC has taken an exclusive tour of a medical marijuana operation in Leamington, Ont., south of Windsor.
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Senior dies after eating detergent pods, worker blames understaffing
A man with dementia died at Moose Jaw's Providence Place on March 20 after wandering unsupervised and eating laundry detergent pods.
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