Medical specialist waits are longer for women
Canadian women were less likely than men to see a medical specialist within a month, Statistics Canada reports. cbc.ca |
Mouthguard Important Piece Of Athletic Gear Injury Risk Nearly Two Times Greater Without Mouth Protection
If you participate in organized sports or recreational activities, there's always the risk of injury to the mouth, says the American Dental Association (ADA). In a recent NHL playoff game, a Chicago Blackhawk player was struck in the mouth by a speeding puck... mnt.to |
Wrist fractures tied to disability risk
Wrist fractures might lead to disability and lower quality of life, a study of female seniors suggests. cbc.ca |
Ombudsman slams 'deceptive' Veterans Affairs
Canada's outgoing ombudsman for veterans has expressed fury over the federal government's treatment of servicemen and women and the thwarting of his work by an obstructive bureaucracy. cbc.ca |
UN food organization says no crisis
A special meeting of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization has ended in Rome with an agreement that the current volatility in wheat prices is not a global crisis. cbc.ca |