Toronto man who was granted right to doctor-assisted death has died

An 81-year-old Toronto man who on Thursday became the first person in Ontario to be granted a physician-assisted death has died.

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Hitting recommended activity goals is tough, exercise researcher admits

Researcher and blogger Travis Saunders recommends sprinkling exercise throughout your work day because it's easy to let it slip after your shift is done.

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Cody Glode suicide shows mental health system is in crisis, says mother

The mother of a 20-year-old promising MMA fighter and career firefighter who committed suicide earlier this month says the mental health system is failing Nova Scotians and especially young adults

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Guinea says 2 people tested positive for Ebola

Two people have tested positive for Ebola in Guinea, the government said on Thursday, hours after the World Health Organization declared neighbouring Sierra Leone's latest outbreak was over.

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1 in 5 young children given cold remedies despite warning against their use, study finds

About one in five kids under age six continued to be given over-the-counter cough and cold medicines, despite a Health Canada-mandated warning against use of the products in young children, researchers have found.

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Toronto community leaders support call for supervised injection sites

A senior hospital official and two former mayors voiced their support today for supervised injection sites in Toronto.

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Testosterone deficiency syndrome can come with 'significant' symptoms

Men who suffer from depression, brain fog and lethary in middle age should be checked for testosterone deficiency syndrome, a Toronto urologist says.

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