Syrian sisters receive 'miracle' kidney transplants days apart

Two sisters who arrived in Nova Scotia as Syrian refugees less than a year ago have undergone much-needed kidney transplants just a few days apart.

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Calgary mom found guilty in death of sick son after giving him herbal remedies

The Calgary mother who said she gave her son holistic remedies for what she believed was a cold or flu before his death was found guilty following a two-week trial late last year.

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Dancing with Parkinson's research

Researcher shares preliminary results on happens in the brains of patients with Parkinson's disease to add to the anecdotal evidence that dancing helps.

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Deadly stress for spouses

When patients are seriously ill, their spouses can soon follow. NightshiftMD assesses the damage.

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Why some people who hate their jobs never end up quitting, according to a psychologist

Workplace psychologist Jennifer Newman says giving your two weeks notice is easier said than done.

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Medically assisted deaths could save millions in health care spending: Report

New research suggests medically assisted dying could result in substantial savings across Canada’s health care system.

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WHO on high alert for avian flu

World Health Organization urges health authorities to step up avian flu reporting in birds and to report promptly any human cases that could signal the start of a flu pandemic.

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