| HHS Launches Oral Health Initiative Dr. Howard Koh, assistant secretary for health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, announced an initiative to expand oral health services, education and research in America. Through the initiative, the department is increasing support for and expanding its emphasis on access to oral health care and the effective delivery of services to underserved populations... mnt.to |
Energy drink action too slow: parents group If a lobby to Ottawa fails to result in a ban on the sale of energy drinks to minors, Prince Edward Island should act on its own, says the P.E.I. Home and School Federation. cbc.ca |
Breast cancer biopsies switched in Winnipeg A critical incident review has been launched in Winnipeg to investigate how two women had their biopsy results switched, leading to one undergoing unnecessary surgery. cbc.ca |
Black rice beats blueberry antioxidants Blueberries are a well-known source of antioxidants, but black rice bran is better, according to scientists reporting to the national meeting of the American Chemical Society in Boston. cbc.ca |
Listeria in smoked salmon prompts probe The B.C. Centre for Disease Control is looking into the results of a CBC News investigation that found a potentially dangerous strain of Listeria bacteria in smoked salmon at a popular Vancouver market. cbc.ca |