Reebok-CCM told it can't claim hockey helmet protects against concussion

Reebok-CCM has been told by the Competition Bureau that it cannot claim its hockey helmets prevent head injuries such as concussions.

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FDA eases restrictions on blood donations from gay and bisexual men

Federal health officials in the U.S. are lifting a 32-year-old lifetime ban on blood donations from gay and bisexual men, but major restrictions will continue to limit who can donate.

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Low risk home births are safe

How risky are home births? Dr. Brian Goldman says the risk is manageable if the rules are followed.

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Dashing though the season: Tips for stress-free holidays

Over-spending. Over-eating and over-drinking. Trying to find the perfect gifts. Party planning and visiting with relatives. Feel your blood pressure rising just thinking about it all? Take a deep breath, and read on for more stress-busting tips over the holidays.

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50 Ontario clinics to offer publicly funded IVF treament

The province has announced 50 clinics across Ontario will be providing publicly-funded in-vitro fertilization clinics, starting today.

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Sleep in heavenly peace: tips to help children over the holidays

Changes in routine can shortchange children's sleep during the holidays. A sleep medicine expert offers some advice for parents.

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De Beers, Ontario government not reporting mercury risk of Victor mine: Wildlands League

Mercury contamination from the De Beers diamond mine in northern Ontario may be much higher than the company — or the provincial government — are reporting, according to a new study by the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society’s Wildlands League.

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