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H1N1 reaction product of hype or prudence?

Joseph Hall November 20, 2009

Did public health officials overplay the dangers of swine flu? Was the media coverage justified? Two of Canada's top public health officials weigh in. Comment Count(47)

Better to be scared safe than sorry

Joseph Hall health reporter November 20, 2009

In public health circles, they're known as black swans.

Batch of H1N1 vaccine recalled for severe reactions

Joanna Smith November 20, 2009

A batch of swine flu vaccine is being pulled back for investigation after it appeared to cause higher rates of severe allergic reactions than other... Comment Count(39)

Dangerous bacteria found in cigarettes: Study

Cathal Kelly November 20, 2009

A U.S. study suggests that as bad as you think they are, cigarettes may be even worse for your health than you feared.

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Coming out Crazy blog

Sandy Naiman November 17, 2009

In her award-winning mental health blog, journalist and advocate Sandy Naiman encourages everyone to speak honestly about mental health. She's the winner of a...

Carol Goar November 20, 2009

It came as a surprise, even to the director of social work at Sick Kids hospital, that 56 per cent of the children admitted to Canada's largest pediatric health... Comment Count(5)

Helen Henderson November 14, 2009

`I just told off a man in a wheelchair and it felt so good ."

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H1N1 flu page

April 28, 2009

Find everything you need to know on our swine flu page.
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November 17, 2009

Everything you need to know about the cancers that affect women most, the extraordinary people who are surviving them and the preventative measures that make a... Comment Count(1)

November 17, 2009

Use our fitness guide to achieve your best physical and mental health in 2009. Comment Count(0)

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'Superglue' puts heart surgery patients back together

Sheryl Ubelacker November 13, 2009

Canadian researchers have pioneered a new way to mend a patient's breastbone after open-heart surgery, using a Superman-strength glue that cuts healing time and...

THE CANADIAN PRESS November 10, 2009

Canadian researchers are going to study H1N1 vaccine safety and dosage needs in people living with HIV.

November 10, 2009

Researchers have engineered artificial penises in rabbits, using cells from the animals, who then used their new organs to father baby rabbits.

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