Woman dies of H5N6 strain of bird flu in China

Vietnam Bird Flu

Health authorities in southern China say a 26-year-old woman has died of a strain of bird flu, and another woman is reportedly in serious condition.



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Ontario mom 'starting from scratch,' fighting for support for her adult autistic son

Michelle Helou

A Windsor woman says key support services for her 18-year-old autistic son ended on his most recent birthday, and she is hoping a petition can bring them back for him and other Ontarians.



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How the silence of dementia's stigma spirals to worsen quality of life

Archer with dementia

Some people can thrive with dementia but the disease is often shrouded in misconceptions, which the Alzheimer Society Canada seeks to dispel in a new campaign.



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Marijuana derivative 'shatter' poses risks, policy challenges

Shatter drug

With its high THC-potency and production dangers, the marijuana derivative called shatter is offering police and policy makers a new set of challenges.



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Baby boxes full of infant goods double as bassinets for Alberta newborns

Baby Box Alberta

Boxes full of infant essentials are being offered to expecting mothers and fathers and, like their Scandinavian counterparts, the empty containers are designed to be used as baby's first bed, to boot.



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Exercise helps fight the impact of a common obesity gene

Hudson Reddon and David Meyre

Did you resolve to exercise more in 2016? A new McMaster University study shows there's a genetic reason for following through.



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Help for expensive prescriptions

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Expensive prescription drugs will be a huge problem for health care in 2016. There's a potential cost saver.



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