| Pesticides tied to ADHD risk Children exposed to high levels of certain pesticides may be at higher risk of developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, a new study suggests. cbc.ca |
N.B. needs own blood service: doctors The head of the Medical Staff Organization for the Saint John region says it's time for New Brunswick to handle its own blood processing. cbc.ca |
British patients click online to see doctor An increasing number of websites are pushing the boundaries of online medicine in Britain, with at least a dozen sites offering consultations and medication most countries only allow during in-person visits. cbc.ca |
OxyContin abuse target of Ontario bill A bill aimed at curbing the abuse of the highly addictive painkiller OxyContin and other prescription drugs will be tabled in the Ontario legislature. cbc.ca |
Haiti cholera clinic attacked by protesters Protesters attacked a cholera treatment centre as it was preparing to open in the city of St. Marc on Tuesday, highlighting the fear surrounding a disease that was almost unknown in Haiti before it began spreading through the countryside, aid workers said. cbc.ca |