Montreal woman whose legs were severed by train has 'strong spirit,' mom says

The family of Sarah Stott is overwhelmed by the outpouring of support for a 22-year-old whose legs were severed by a train in Montreal earlier this month. An online crowdfunding campaign, started two days ago by Stott's best friend, to help...

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Flu shot no match for H3N2 strain reported across Canada

Flu season is coming in early and strong this winter, with hospitals across Canada getting flooded with infected patients. Most flu cases are being reported in Alberta, Ontario and Quebec, according to Canada's Public Health Agency, but there is increasing...

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Ebola outbreak: Canadian volunteers to West Africa doubles since call to action

The number of Canadians who have volunteered to take part in the government's efforts to stop the deadly spread of Ebola in West Africa has doubled since Health Minister Rona Ambrose put out a call to action last month....

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The new fix for weight-loss woes? 'Eau de potato'

Potatoes have long been thought of as a starch-filled food that pack a big punch on your plates — but that could also pack on pounds. But recent lab testing being undertaken by researchers at Montreal's McGill University indicates the...

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Ebola patient in Scotland transferred to London

A health worker who was the first person diagnosed with Ebola in Britain arrived at a London hospital from Scotland early on Tuesday for treatment after contracting the disease in West Africa. The woman arrived at the capital's Royal Free hospital,...

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Dozens of new Ebola cases in Liberia mark setback amid recent improvements

Dozens of new Ebola cases have erupted in Liberia, near the border with Sierra Leone, Liberian health officials warned Monday, marking a setback amid recent improvements. It also threatens the country's goal of recording no new cases of the disease...

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4 damaging effects of poor posture from technology

Every inch your head moves forward is an extra 10 pounds your neck holds up. (Mike Segar/Reuters) Health professionals have have seen an uptick in ​headaches, and pain in the neck, back and face they say is increasingly ​linked to poor posture, but...

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Tattoo artist creates booming business concealing scars

Samira Omar pushes back her headscarf to reveal burn scars that swirl along her face and neck. Her hands are also dotted with colourless patches where her skin was scorched. The 17-year-old says she was the victim of a horrific bullying incident in...

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4 damaging effects of poor posture from technology

Every inch your head moves forward is an extra 10 pounds your neck holds up. (Mike Segar/Reuters) Health professionals have have seen an uptick in ​headaches, and pain in the neck, back and face they say is increasingly ​linked to poor posture, but...

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From weight loss to pot, the top 10 health news topics of 2014

Research suggests only about five per cent of people who try to lose weight ultimately succeed, but we cling to their stories as proof that losing weight is possible. (Canadian Obesity Network) The Ebola virus dominated health news in 2014 but it...

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Malaria treatment suffering in shadow of Ebola fight in Africa

West Africa's fight to contain Ebola has hampered the campaign against malaria, a preventable and treatable disease that is claiming many thousands more lives than the dreaded virus. In Gueckedou, near the village where Ebola first started killing people...

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U.S lab technician possibly exposed to Ebola shows no signs of infection

 The laboratory technician who may have been exposed to Ebola in a mishap last week at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta is showing no signs of the disease, the U.S. Ebola co-ordinator said on Sunday. "Only one technician...

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Ebola death toll rises to 7,588 globally, WHO says

The global death toll from Ebola has risen to 7,588 out of 19,497 confirmed cases recorded in the year-old epidemic raging in West Africa, the World Health Organization (WHO) says. The virus is still spreading intensely in Sierra Leone, especially in...

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From weight loss to pot, the top 10 health news topics of 2014

Research suggests only about five per cent of people who try to lose weight ultimately succeed, but we cling to their stories as proof that losing weight is possible. (Canadian Obesity Network) The Ebola virus dominated health news in 2014 but it...

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Aging brain helped by having complex job, says new study

Regardless of IQ, people who work at complex jobs have a slightly higher chance of being better thinkers as they age, a recent study suggests. "When we look at the association between complexity of work with people or data, we see that those in more...

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4 damaging effects of poor posture from technology

Every inch your head moves forward is an extra 10 pounds your neck holds up. (Mike Segar/Reuters) Health professionals have have seen an uptick in ​headaches, and pain in the neck, back and face they say is increasingly ​linked to poor posture, but...

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How Skype and email could help seniors avoid loneliness – and an early death

Researchers say that loneliness is not only emotionally taxing but can affect your life expectancy. This is of particular concern to seniors, but many have found that modern communications technology provides a means of keeping loneliness at bay. Just...

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CDC monitoring lab technician for possible Ebola exposure

A laboratory technician for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been placed under observation for possible exposure to the deadly Ebola virus due to an apparent mix-up in lab specimens, the Atlanta-based agency said on Wednesday....

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Brain-dead pregnant woman removed from life support in Ireland

A brain-dead pregnant woman was taken off life support Friday after a court ruled that her 18-week-old fetus was doomed to die — a case that exposed fear and confusion among doctors over how to apply Ireland's strict ban on abortion in an age of medical...

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Ebola death toll rises to 7,588 globally, WHO says

The global death toll from Ebola has risen to 7,588 out of 19,497 confirmed cases recorded in the year-old epidemic raging in West Africa, the World Health Organization (WHO) says. The virus is still spreading intensely in Sierra Leone, especially in...

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How Skype and email could help seniors avoid loneliness – and an early death

Researchers say that loneliness is not only emotionally taxing but can affect your life expectancy. This is of particular concern to seniors, but many have found that modern communications technology provides a means of keeping loneliness at bay. Just...

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Irish court approves taking pregnant woman off life support, fetus faces 'distress and death'

Thousands of Roman Catholics took part in a Rosary procession at Knock Shrine, Ireland, in May 2013. Chooselife held a National Prayer Vigil for the right to life of mothers and babies during a service at Knock Shrine. A lawyer representing an 18-week-old...

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CDC monitoring lab technician for possible Ebola exposure

A laboratory technician for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been placed under observation for possible exposure to the deadly Ebola virus due to an apparent mix-up in lab specimens, the Atlanta-based agency said on Wednesday....

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Ebola death toll rises to 7,588 globally, WHO says

The global death toll from Ebola has risen to 7,588 out of 19,497 confirmed cases recorded in the year-old epidemic raging in West Africa, the World Health Organization (WHO) says. The virus is still spreading intensely in Sierra Leone, especially in...

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Caramel apples linked to listeriosis outbreak may have reached Canada

Caramel apples linked to an outbreak of listeria infections in the U.S. may  have been imported into Canada, federal officials say. There are two cases of listeriosis, one in Ontario and one in Manitoba, with the same genetic fingerprint as seen...

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Blood pressure apps 'not quite ready for prime time'

Millions of people could be trying to measure their blood pressure with untested, inaccurate and potentially dangerous smartphone applications, or apps, a new study finds. Researchers analyzed the top 107 apps for "hypertension" and "high blood pressure"...

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Ebola cases in Sierra Leone show signs of slowing

The increase in new cases of Ebola in Sierra Leone seems to be slower, the World Health Organization says, as the country's government restricts travel over the holidays. As of Dec.  21, the death toll has risen to 7,588 out of 19,497 reported...

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CDC monitoring lab technician for possible Ebola exposure

A laboratory technician for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been placed under observation for possible exposure to the deadly Ebola virus due to an apparent mix-up in lab specimens, the Atlanta-based agency said on Wednesday....

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Top job at national microbiology lab filled

Canada's National Microbiology Laboratory has a new leader. Matthew Gilmour will start his job as scientific director in February, the Public Health Agency of Canada announced Tuesday. He will be responsible for the National Microbiology Laboratory...

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Gay blood donation lifetime ban could ease in U.S.

An FDA advisory committee discussed the effectiveness of new blood supply tests for HIV infections earlier this month. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday that it plans to change its blood donor policy recommendation to allow gay...

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Caramel apples linked to listeriosis outbreak may have reached Canada

Caramel apples linked to an outbreak of listeria infections in the U.S. may  have been imported into Canada, federal officials say. There are two cases of listeriosis, one in Ontario and one in Manitoba, with the same genetic fingerprint as seen...

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Blood pressure apps 'not quite ready for prime time'

Millions of people could be trying to measure their blood pressure with untested, inaccurate and potentially dangerous smartphone applications, or apps, a new study finds. Researchers analyzed the top 107 apps for "hypertension" and "high blood pressure"...

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