Babies born to mothers who received flu shots while pregnant were less likely to have lab-confirmed flu by six months of age, a finding doctors say strengthens calls to immunize pregnant women.
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Canadian prison inmate may have helped U.S. dealer import deadly W-18 drug, investigators say
A man convicted of smuggling drugs into the U.S. had a large quantity of the deadly new synthetic opioid W-18 — and help from a Canadian prison inmate, according to court records obtained by CBC.
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A few minutes and some cash: CBC reporter buys pot from dispensary — without a prescription
Marijuana dispensaries have been popping up across Toronto over the past few months as the federal government prepares to change the laws on use of the drug. In this video, the CBC's David Common checks out a local dispensary.
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Banned dentist turned foot doctor accused of using 'knock-off' stents
A Go Public/Radio-Canada investigation found patients paid an Ottawa chiropodist thousands of dollars for a procedure that uses a Health Canada approved HyProCure stent — but may have instead received "knock-off" implants.
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Most minors don't have easy access to e-cigarettes, Health Canada study indicates
The majority of convenience stores and vape outlets refused to sell e-cigarettes to young people who tried to buy them during a four-month period last year, a draft report for Health Canada finds.
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Earls meat decision gives much to chew on
The recent move by the restaurant chain Earls to use only meat from a producer who has been Certified Humane is generating considerable discussion.
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ER visits for kids' brain injury on playground on the rise
More U.S. children are being treated for traumatic brain injuries such as concussions from injuries on the playground despite safety improvements in playground equipment. It's a trend Canadian doctors see too.
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