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Flu shot beneficial to pregnant women and fetuses: study Women that received H1N1 flu shot were less likely to have very preterm baby or lose baby shortly after birth Province: Ontario Newspaper: The Global and Mail Feed: Health & Fitness Date: 2012-05-23 19:24:33

Sleep apnea linked to higher risk for cancer The more severe the disorder, the stronger the carcinogenic association, research done in the U.S. and Spain finds Province: Ontario Newspaper: The Global and Mail Feed: Health & Fitness Date: 2012-05-23 19:24:32

Genetic marker predicts smoking behaviour in African Americans Researchers undertake the largest-ever analysis of smoking behaviours among African Americans. Province: Ontario Newspaper: Toronto Star Feed: Health Date: 2012-05-23 10:10:40

More than a third of southeast Asia, Africa malaria drugs are fake or low quality: study A study released Tuesday reveals that more than one third of malaria-fighting drugs are counterfeit or low quality, giving health researchers “a sense of emergency” since 3.3 billion people worldwide are at risk of infection. Province: Ontario Newspaper: The Global and Mail Feed: Health & Fitness Date: 2012-05-22 19:23:12

Losing even a few pounds may cut breast cancer risk A new study finds link between extra weight and heightened cancer risk Province: Ontario Newspaper: The Global and Mail Feed: Health & Fitness Date: 2012-05-22 19:23:11

Transgender Canadians winning a few battles in the war for acceptance Canada's transgender community, long plagued by discrimination and bureaucratic obstacles, is now celebrating a series of small but significant victories. Province: Ontario Newspaper: Toronto Star Feed: Health Date: 2012-05-22 14:18:42

The skinny on Hollywood peer pressure Actors are not immune to the “internalized patriarchy” generally blamed on the media. Province: Ontario Newspaper: Toronto Star Feed: Health Date: 2012-05-22 14:18:42

Live organ donors honoured by Toronto transplant hospitals Sandi Hurcomb chose not to give birth, but felt compelled to give life. Province: Ontario Newspaper: Toronto Star Feed: Health Date: 2012-05-22 14:18:41

Putting the 'pop' back in popcorn the return of popcorn, the 100 per cent whole grain goodie Province: Ontario Newspaper: Toronto Star Feed: Health Date: 2012-05-19 07:45:22

Supreme Court to make life and death decision on landmark appeal in December Case of coma patient on support in Toronto’s Sunnybrook Hospital will lay blueprint for end-of-life treatment Province: Ontario Newspaper: The Global and Mail Feed: Health & Fitness Date: 2012-05-17 20:51:12

How a camera can find a rare eye cancer A camera’s flash is a parent’s best tool to find Retinoblastoma, a tumour which usually develops before the age of 5 Province: Ontario Newspaper: The Global and Mail Feed: Health & Fitness Date: 2012-05-17 20:51:10

Video: Tone your triceps with these bench dips Personal trainer Kathleen Trotter shows you the proper technique when doing a dip on a park bench Province: Ontario Newspaper: The Global and Mail Feed: Health & Fitness Date: 2012-05-17 20:51:10

How marijuana may ease the MS charley horse New research backs what multiple sclerosis patients have long been saying: pot helps the pain Province: Ontario Newspaper: The Global and Mail Feed: Health & Fitness Date: 2012-05-17 20:51:09

Medical-fee rollback 'not acceptable,' doctors tell McGuinty Decision to cut fees without consulting doctors is not what Canadians want, CMA says Province: Ontario Newspaper: The Global and Mail Feed: Health & Fitness Date: 2012-05-17 12:50:21

Paralysis patients move robot arms with their minds Computer-electrode system allows patients to control robotic arms and perform simple tasks independently Province: Ontario Newspaper: The Global and Mail Feed: Health & Fitness Date: 2012-05-16 20:49:17

Paralysis patients use brain sensors to control robotic arms Computer-electrode system allows patients to control robotic arms and perform simple tasks independently Province: Ontario Newspaper: The Global and Mail Feed: Health & Fitness Date: 2012-05-16 12:47:24

Threat of injury or death can trigger post-traumatic stress disorder You don't have to be a wounded Iraqi warrior to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, Province: Ontario Newspaper: Toronto Star Feed: Health Date: 2012-05-16 07:34:03

Yet another reason to add fish to your diet People who eat fish regularly see their risk for the disease drop 12 per cent, even after factoring in family history, body weight and smoking Province: Ontario Newspaper: The Global and Mail Feed: Health & Fitness Date: 2012-05-15 20:50:38

Analysis: Athletes' sudden deaths expose big knowledge gaps The sudden death of three athletes has drawn fresh attention to shocking heart problems that bring down young, fit people at the top of their game. Province: Ontario Newspaper: Toronto Star Feed: Health Date: 2012-05-14 19:36:13

Many kids exposed to smoke despite parents' claims More than half of kids in a new study from California tested positive for second-hand smoke exposure -- despite few parents admitting to lighting up. Province: Ontario Newspaper: Toronto Star Feed: Health Date: 2012-05-11 19:37:16

Breast Cancer: New imaging technique combines ultrasound and near infrared light Imaging technique, Twente Photoacoustic Mammoscope, uses near infrared light and ultrasound to detect breast cancer tumours without X-rays Province: Ontario Newspaper: Toronto Star Feed: Health Date: 2012-05-10 19:22:43

Don't abandon prostate cancer screening, medical journal analysis urges A Canadian medical advisory group should not follow lead of U.S. counterpart, which issued a draft recommendation against PSA screening, analysis says. Province: Ontario Newspaper: Toronto Star Feed: Health Date: 2012-05-09 18:54:08

Vicious norovirus, scourge of cruise ships, strikes girls' soccer team Portland, Oregon team hit by Norovirus, an ‘impressive’ pathogen that can cause days of vomiting and diarrhea Province: Ontario Newspaper: Toronto Star Feed: Health Date: 2012-05-09 07:03:49

Under the tongue allergy drops and an update on ovarian cancer screening SLIT or sublingual immunotherapy may be a safe and effective way to control allergies Province: Ontario Newspaper: Toronto Star Feed: Health Date: 2012-05-09 07:03:49

How to get your 'friendly bacteria' fix with probiotics With mounting evidence of probiotics’ power to keep your gut in good health, the helpful bacteria are popping up more and more often in foods and supplements Province: Ontario Newspaper: The Global and Mail Feed: Health & Fitness Date: 2012-05-08 20:09:36

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