Quebecers against fee for MD visits: poll
A wide majority of Quebecers is opposed to the province's proposed deductible for doctor visits, a poll published on Monday suggests. cbc.ca |
Child deaths spark calls for safer window blinds
The strangulation deaths of more than 150 children have prompted product safety agencies from Canada, the U.S. and Europe to band together in demanding stronger standards for window blinds. cbc.ca |
Alberta ponders paying for new MS treatment
Alberta Health Minister Gene Zwozdesky is putting together a committee to look at whether to pay for studies of a controversial experimental treatment for people with multiple sclerosis. cbc.ca |
Dental Sealants Contain Bisphenol A (BPA) Derivatives Which May Seep Into Children's Mouths
A study has revealed that sealants and fillings used on children's teeth may expose them to bisphenol A (BPA), says an article in the medical journal Pediatrics. The researchers say it is not yet clear whether this is hazardous to the long-term health of a child, as exposure does not generally last long... mnt.to |
Double Down has dietitians dubious
It's a meaty monster that can make even the bravest fast-food fanatic turn chicken - and health and nutrition experts have their doubts whether Canada really is down with the Double Down. cbc.ca |