Dirty endoscopes used at Victoria hospital
The Vancouver Island Health Authority says about 500 patients might have come in contact with dirty endoscopes, used to examine the liver, pancreas and gallbladder. cbc.ca |
Exercise benefits for metabolism mapped
Ten minutes of brisk exercise triggers metabolic changes that last at least an hour, researchers have found. cbc.ca |
AIDS plan to be unveiled by Obama
Curbing HIV infections will be the focus of a new U.S. national strategy. cbc.ca |
Public warned as B.C. smoke rolls into Sask.
The Saskatchewan Health Ministry is warning the public about smoke from British Columbia forest fires. cbc.ca |
H1N1 shots skipped by 60% of Canadians
About four in 10 Canadians rolled up their sleeves for the H1N1 shot last flu season, Statistics Canada says. cbc.ca |