H1N1 panel wants WHO's confidential papers
An expert panel investigating the World Health Organization's response to last year's swine flu outbreak wants to see confidential exchanges between the UN agency and drug companies. cbc.ca |
Tobacco appeals rejected by U.S. top court
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected appeals both by government and the tobacco companies in a 10-year-old case that dealt with the harm that comes from smoking. cbc.ca |
New superbugs emerge in U.K., Asia
A new enzyme that turns bacteria into superbugs resistant to even the strongest of antibiotics has emerged in India and soon could spread worldwide, according to an article in The Lancet medical journal. cbc.ca |
Altex blinds recalled over choking hazard
A Canadian-produced window blind is being recalled because it could pose a choking risk to young children. cbc.ca |
Toilet-cleaning karma pays off for yoga buffs
A growing number of yoga students in Calgary are paying for classes with their sweat through the phenomenon of karma cleaning. cbc.ca |