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Find the latest news stories from London Free Press on the topic Health . |
 Autism risk linked to father's ageA father’s age, not a mother’s, when a baby is conceived is the single largest factor in the risk of passing on new gene mutations to children.
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 Semen can affect a woman's brain: StudyA team of researchers has discovered a protein in semen can affect a woman's brain, prompting ovulation.
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 Bumbo baby seats recalled after scores of injuriesBumbo International Trust is voluntarily recalling about 4 million Bumbo Baby Seats — including 341,991 sold in Canada — after scores of injuries, including skull fractures, the South African company and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said on Wednesday.
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 Patients injured, killed from getting trapped in hospital beds: Health CanadaDespite warnings from Health Canada, injuries and deaths from patients getting trapped in hospital beds continue to be a problem. Twelve people were hurt and three died since the agency issued an advisory in 2009.
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 Life preserverA health and wellness program that started in London is gaining traction across the globe.
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 C-section may inhibit brain-development protein: StudyA protein critical for brain development and function is triggered when babies are delivered through natural birth but not when they're born via C-section, according to researchers at Yale.
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 One-third of moms suffer from PTSD symptoms after birth: StudyPost-traumatic stress disorder is common among soldiers and victims of violent crime, and now researchers have found one in three mothers suffer from symptoms after giving birth.
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 Woody's vodka coolers recalledThose who enjoy a nice cold vodka cooler on a long weekend may want to take a look at the bottle in their hands.
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 New food labelling rules to identify allergens go into effect SaturdayIt will be easier for food allergy sufferers to go grocery shopping as of this weekend.
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 Whooping cough vaccine might not be potent enough: StudyWith the recent spike in whooping cough cases around the world, the focus has been on encouraging people to get vaccinated. But new research suggests the vaccine might be the problem.
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 Lack of sleep hinders vaccines: StudyIt's common knowledge that getting a good night's sleep is important for your health, but a new study suggests it might even be necessary for vaccines to work.
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 Study finds new therapeutic target for breast cancerResearchers at Western University in London, Ont., have pinpointed a protein they believe helps advanced-stage breast cancer to grow and spread.
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 Diet can help with menopause: StudyThis extreme heat is taking its toll on just about everyone, and if you are a woman who is suffering from hot flashes, it must be even worse.
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 Get de-bugged naturallySearching for an insect repellent to take camping last summer, Toronto naturopathic doctor Lisa Watson turned to her kitchen instead of the store. Pregnant at the time and mom to a 3-year-old, there was nothing commercially available that wasn’t loaded with chemicals.
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Fighting depression It was in the spring of 2011 when the normally energetic and driven Angela Robinson found herself overwhelmed with “extreme fatigue and a total lack of motivation.”
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 Mental illness to cost Canadian economy $20.7B in 2012: ReportMental illness will cost Canada about $20.7 billion this year by reducing the number of workers in the country, and the cost of mental illness is growing by about 1.9% every year, the Conference Board of Canada says in a new report.
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 Sodium buildup in brain could be marker of MS nerve-cell degeneration: StudyA new study says a buildup of sodium in the brain detectable by magnetic resonance imaging might be a marker for the nerve-cell degeneration that occurs in people who have multiple sclerosis — and the discovery could help drug companies develop potential treatments for the disease.
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 Mini detergent packs can be dangerous for kids: Health CanadaHealth Canada is warning parents to keep mini laundry detergent packs out of children's reach amid reports of kids becoming ill from eating the candy-like packages.
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 'Beige fat' could help in battle of the bulge: StudySo-called beige fat -- pea-sized deposits found beneath the skin near the collarbone and along the spine -- actually burns off calories rather than storing them, U.S. researchers have discovered.
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 Booze boosts bone health: StudyA new U.S. study has found moderate alcohol consumption can help prevent bone loss in women, lowering their risk of developing osteoporosis.
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 Alcohol, the Pill can affect blood pressure in teens: StudyAdolescent boys who drink alcohol and girls who take the Pill are at an increased risk of having high blood pressure later in their teens and adulthood, a new study has found.
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 Hormone therapy OK for menopausal women: Health groupsA group representing 15 top medical organizations in North America has come out in favour of the controversial hormone therapy, declaring it safe for menopausal women.
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 Genetically modified food unsafe: ScientistsGenetically engineered foods are not safe, have not been properly tested and pose a serious threat to human health and the environment, according to a new report by two genetic engineers.
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 Sharpen your golf swing, protect your backSummer is here and another long weekend is upon us. Many Canadians will be sunning themselves at the beach, some heading to the cottage, and others will be kicking back at home enjoying beers, barbecues and fireworks.
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 Long-term vitamin D use may increase risk of kidney stonesCalcium and vitamin D supplements could increase the risk of kidney stones, a new study released Tuesday says.
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