| Measles kills 185 Africans this year: UNICEF Measles outbreaks have hit 16 countries in West and Central Africa, the United Nations children's agency says. cbc.ca |
Layoffs at Chalk River nuclear facility Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. will lay off about 50 employees at its Chalk River facility in eastern Ontario, according to the union that represents government scientists. cbc.ca |
Few cough, sneeze in sleeve: N.Z. study Most people have habits that aren't very sanitary and that sometimes can be plain disgusting, a New Zealand hand hygiene study suggests. cbc.ca |
Dementia case found to be treatable A 70-year-old woman with signs of early Alzheimer's disease turned out to have a treatable condition, French doctors say. cbc.ca |
Stop Making Unproven Health Claims, FDA Tells Mouthwash Makers Three mouthwash makers - Johnson & Johnson, CVS Corporation and Walgreen Company - that say their products promote healthy gums and remove plaque above the gum have been told to stop making these claims by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration)... mnt.to |