| Added sugar threatens heart health: U.S. study Americans who consumed more added sugars than the average adult were more likely to have risk factors for heart disease than those who consumed less than the average, a new study suggests. cbc.ca |
Feds move against contraband tobacco The Canadian government announced a series of new initiatives Friday aimed at ratcheting up its efforts to combat contraband cigarettes. cbc.ca |
Robot helps connect Labrador patients, doctors A robot named Rosie is helping people on the northern coast of Labrador receive health-care services in their home community. cbc.ca |
Cancer faker may get bail Friday The lawyer for an Ontario woman accused of faking terminal cancer and taking money raised to help her hopes she will be released from jail Friday, though he is concerned for her once she is out. cbc.ca |
Nestle to expand medical nutrition business Nestle plans to plow hundreds of millions of dollars into expanding its medical nutrition business over the next decade, hoping to capitalize on a growing market for foods to help battle chronic conditions. cbc.ca |