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Fewer than one-quarter of N.S. health-care workers have their flu shots this year

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A growing number of health-care workers in Nova Scotia are not getting their annual flu shots, according to figures released by their employer, Nova Scotia Health.

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Alberta's emergency crews compete to boost blood donations across province

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It's a different kind of Battle of Alberta. First responders across the province are rolling up their sleeves in a friendly competition to see who can encourage the most people to donate blood this month.

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Edmonton ER doctor, First Nations leader among Order of Canada appointments in Alberta

A Cree chief wearing a headdress, a man in a suit and a white beard, and a woman in a yellow suit with glasses and grey hair are in a combo photo.

Edmonton is home to three new members of the Order of Canada, and former Treaty 6 grand chief Wilton Littlechild is being promoted to the highest level of companion of the order of Canada.

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They came to Canada for their dreams. Instead they found a mental health nightmare

A Black couple pose with their three children in front of a stone building.

The stresses caused by the upheaval of immigrating and the often huge chasm between what immigrants are led to expect about life in Canada and the reality can lead to depression, frustration and a loss of self-esteem, according to experts.

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Enfamil brand baby formula recalled in Canada over Cronobacter sakazakii risks

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Health Canada announced a recall of certain Enfamil brand baby formula products on Monday, citing contamination of Cronobacter sakazakii.

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Why more Canadians are delaying parenthood by freezing their eggs

Data shows egg freezing treatments in Canada have soared in the last decade. For some, freezing their eggs helps buy time before they can find a partner. For others, it keeps open the option to reconsider parenthood in the future.

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These B.C. neuroscientists hope to help people with mental health challenges — using patients' own brainwaves

A woman sits in an armchair watching a film with earphones on, as her head is connected to a set of cables behind her.

Neurofeedback therapy is more and more popular among people with mental health conditions from ADHD to PTSD and anxiety. But some researchers say more data is still needed.

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