Man who beheaded seatmate on Greyhound bus may get expanded hospital privileges

WINNIPEG - A psychiatrist has suggested that the man who beheaded a fellow bus passenger on a Manitoba highway and ate pieces of his flesh should be granted more outdoor time and eventually be reintegrated into society....More

July 1 marks a different kind of celebration for Canadian doctors

OTTAWA - For millions of people, celebrating what it means to be Canadian on July 1 involves a backyard barbecue or taking the family to see a fireworks show....More

Juice from Taiwan recalled: CFIA

Note: Second write-thru Juice and jam imported from Taiwan have been recalled because they may contain a toxic chemical, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says....More

Going on vacation? Head to the doctor's office first, experts say

TORONTO - Canadians going on exotic vacations may be forgetting a key part of their travel preparations: a trip to the doctor....More

Drug shortages leave U.S. hospitals scrambling to avoid patient harm

WASHINGTON - A growing shortage of medications for a host of illnesses — from cancer to cystic fibrosis to cardiac arrest — has hospitals scrambling for substitutes to avoid patient harm, and sometimes even delaying treatment....More

Cavities a 'serious problem' among aboriginal kids: physicians

By Kristy Brownlee QMI Agency More than 90% of young children in some Canadian aboriginal communities suffer from tooth decay, the Canadian Paediatric Society says....More

Case of NDM-1 superbug appears to be first acquired within Canada: researchers

TORONTO - Canadian researchers have identified what appears to be the first domestically acquired case of an NDM-1 superbug....More

Major crime unit investigating bomb threat at New Glasgow, N.S., hospital

NEW GLASGOW, N.S. - Activities returned to normal Tuesday at the hospital in New Glasgow as police began their investigation into a bomb threat that forced the evacuation of the entire building....More

Summit focuses on combating health risks facing people of African descent

TORONTO - Participants attending the first Black Leadership Health Summit say a targeted approach is needed to better address health issues faced by people of African descent, a population typically at higher risk for many chronic diseases....More

Nurses launch commission on health-care reform as funding negotiations begin

OTTAWA - Get ready to offer up your opinion on how to reform Canada's health-care system....More

NDP says cuts to health coverage hurting low-income disabled people in B.C.

VANCOUVER - The NDP says low-income people with disabilities such as foot problems are suffering under the B.C. government's decision to cut coverage for things like orthotics and orthopedic shoes....More

HIV killer says he was convicted of murder because the jury was racist

HAMILTON - A man convicted of killing two women by infecting them with HIV does not accept that he was responsible for their deaths and believes he was only found guilty because the jury was racist, court heard Friday....More

Chemical spill at Royal Canadian Mint causes noxious fumes, 3 workers treated

OTTAWA - A chemical spill at the Royal Canadian Mint in Ottawa has injured three workers. Paramedics treated a 51-year-old man for inhalation of noxious fumes....More

Alzheimer's patient gets bail on alleged manslaughter charge in nursing home

WINNIPEG - An Alzheimer’s patient who has been charged with manslaughter in a death at a Winnipeg personal care home has been granted bail. Joe McLeod, 70, is accused of pushing 87-year-old Frank Alexander at Parkview Place nursing home on March 24....More

Some challenges facing Canada's health care system

OTTAWA - Despite a 10-year agreement to invest in and fix Canada's health-care system, there are significant challenges that remain....More

Seven years and billions of dollars later, Health Accord goals only half met

OTTAWA - It's been seven years and billions of dollars, but Canada's health-care system has only made incremental progress toward goals its own leaders set out for it with much fanfare in 2004....More

Nova Scotia health minister calls for negotiations to avoid nurses strike

HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's health minister says she wants to see the province's largest health district and unionized nurses settle their differences through negotiation to avoid a possible strike....More

Niacin study stopped, newest setback in fighting heart disease by raising good cholesterol

WASHINGTON - A drug that boosts people's good cholesterol didn't go on to prevent heart attacks or strokes, leading U.S. officials to abruptly halt a major study Thursday....More

Less than 7% of US adults meet physical activity guidelines during work: study

ATLANTA - If you think you do enough physical activity at work to keep you healthy, you're probably wrong. Health researchers say only about 6.5 per cent of U.S. adults meet physical activity guidelines while they're working....More

Kick the habit of calling smoking a habit, it's an addiction: lung association

TORONTO - Smoking is not just a bad practice but a serious addiction that makes quitting difficult, the Ontario Lung Association said Thursday as it called for a ban on referring to lighting up as a "habit....More

HIV killer: not wearing a condom would be OK if a woman is a 'risk taker'

HAMILTON - A man believed to be the first in Canada convicted of murder through HIV transmission told a court Thursday that if he is ever released from prison he will always disclose his status to sexual partners, but won't necessarily use a condom if the woman is a "risk taker....More

HIV killer thinks he may have contracted virus from surgery for cat bite

HAMILTON - An Ontario man convicted of killing two women by infecting them with HIV believes he may have contracted the virus in Ottawa during surgery after a cat bite....More

Drug to reduce stress hormone levels may limit impact of bad memories: study

A Canadian study suggests a drug used to decrease stress hormone levels may also limit the long-term impact of bad memories, a finding that could potentially benefit individuals who have suffered psychological trauma....More

Blue light tool could save lives of patients suffering from oral cancer: study

VANCOUVER - A device that emits a blue light is giving patients undergoing surgery for oral cancer a fighting chance at survival and Canada is at the forefront of research that could have a global impact, researchers say....More

HIV killer apologizes, says he couldn't force anyone to wear a condom

HAMILTON - Johnson Aziga, believed to be the first person in Canada convicted of murder through HIV transmission, apologized in court Wednesday to his many victims, but said he did not deliberately infect the women and couldn't force anyone to use a condom....More

HIV killer apologizes to victims, saying he didn't deliberately infect them

HAMILTON - Johnson Aziga, believed to be the first person in Canada convicted of murder through HIV transmission, apologized in court Wednesday to his many victims, but said he did not deliberately infect the women....More

HIV killer apologizes to victims, saying he didn't deliberately infect them

HAMILTON - Johnson Aziga, believed to be the first person in Canada convicted of murder through HIV transmission, apologized in court Wednesday to his many victims, but said he did not deliberately infect the women....More

HIV killer apologizes to victims, saying he didn't deliberately infect them

HAMILTON - Johnson Aziga, believed to be the first person in Canada convicted of murder through HIV transmission, apologized in court Wednesday to his many victims, but said he did not deliberately infect the women....More

Governments unlikely to act on health care reform without public pressure

OTTAWA - Heavy hitters involved in rethinking health care financing say Canadians can't rely on government to figure out how to preserve and pay for health care in the future....More

Economists and experts warn no easy fixes for ailing health care system

OTTAWA - Heavy hitters involved in rethinking health care financing say Canadians can't rely on government to figure out how to preserve and pay for health care in the future....More

Brain structure, gene expression differ dramatically in autistic brain: study

TORONTO - Researchers have discovered that the brains of people with autism can be dramatically different in molecular structure than those of healthy people, a finding that may help scientists better pinpoint the causes of this varied neurological disorder....More

"Silver Advisory" to find missing seniors will be in effect next year in Ontario

TORONTO - Premier Dalton McGuinty says Ontario will develop a province-wide system to help find missing seniors with Alzheimer's and other cognitive impairments....More

Measles cases hit 118, the largest number this early in the year since 1996: CDC

ATLANTA - Health officials say 118 cases of measles have been reported in the United States so far this year — the highest number this early in the year since 1996. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday released the count for Jan....More

Manitoba accepts review of troubled health authority

WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government says it will accept all 44 recommendations from a review into a troubled health authority. The investigation into the Nor-Man health region, which includes Flin Flon and The Pas, was called last year....More

Man convicted of murder through HIV transmission to testify Wednesday

HAMILTON - Testimony from a man believed to be the first in Canada convicted of murder through HIV transmission has been put off until Wednesday....More

Gardening, outdoor renovations raise tetanus risk, booster needed every 10 years

OTTAWA - For many Canadians, the spring gardening season means getting one's hands dirty planting vegetables and flowers or doing outdoor renovations — activities that can put them at risk for tetanus, say infectious disease experts....More

Family struggles to find safe home for son with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

HALIFAX - For the first 14 years of his life, his parents kept him in school and out of trouble. Now they're struggling to keep him out of prison or an early grave....More

B.C. launches healthy living plan to reduce chronic illness and cut costs

VICTORIA - The B.C. government says people who want to lead healthier lives will get extra help from their doctors as part of the most comprehensive health-promotion program in Canada....More

Alberta government to spend $14M to fight sexually transmitted infections

EDMONTON - Alberta's health minister admits the province is losing its war against the highest rate of sexually transmitted infections in Canada, so will spend $14 million to try to turn things around....More

"Silver Advisory" to help find missing Alzheimer's patients coming to Ontario

TORONTO - A "Silver Advisory" will be in effect in Ontario early next year to help police and families track down Alzheimer's patients who wander off....More

Parents demand better care than institutions can provide for vulnerable

SYDNEY, N.S. - In the quiet moments after Myrtle Eveleigh visits her 20-year-old autistic grandson, she sometimes sits in her car and weeps. Last September, he was locked alone in a constantly lit room at the Braemore adult residential centre in Sydney, N.S....More

The world through autistic eyes: study says autistic people see symmetry better

MONTREAL - A new study offers a unique glimpse into the mind of autistic people, suggesting they perceive symmetry better than those who are not autistic....More

Tempted to snack at night? Avoid foods that contribute to weight gain, insomnia

TORONTO - Every fall, Carol Leighton buys a bag of Halloween candy she can dip into after supper. Come winter, she indulges in a few glasses of wine before bed, or succumbs to her love of chocolate by eating ice cream or cookies....More

QuickList of waiting times for services for those with intellectual disabilities

A look at waiting lists by province for people with intellectual disabilities who need residential and other care services: Ontario: As of Dec. 31, about 10,000 people were on waiting lists for residential services....More

Doctors see boom in joint surgeries among baby boomers

SAN DIEGO - We're becoming a nation of bum knees, worn-out hips and sore shoulders, and it's not just the Medicare set. Baby boomer bones and joints also are taking a pounding, spawning a boom in operations to fix them....More

Compulsions, not obsessive fears, drive obsessive compulsive disorder, study suggests

Obsessive compulsive disorder, which can manifest in behaviours such as repetitive handwashing, may not develop as a response to obsessive fears, a new study suggests....More

Aging parents fear for children with disabilities as needs outstrip support

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - When the stress and uncertainty of caring for her adult son becomes too much, Louise Drover makes an agonized plea to God....More

'What happens if I'm not around?' mother of autistic teenager asks

Janet Gan wonders who will care for her autistic son when the day comes that she can't help him safely get across the street. The 52-year-old mother from Burnaby, B.C....More

Health Canada advises against giving "Simply Thick" to infants

OTTAWA - Health Canada is advising parents, caregivers and health-care providers not to feed "Simply Thick" to premature infants....More

QuickFacts for story on care of those with intellectual disabilities

For the families of those with intellectual disabilities, the care their loved ones receive at institutions across Canada can be a source of worry and stress. Many are pushing for change....More

Parents demand better care than institutions can provide for vulnerable

SYDNEY, N.S. - In the quiet moments after Myrtle Eveleigh visits her 20-year-old autistic grandson, she sometimes sits in her car and weeps. Last September, he was locked alone in a constantly lit room at the Braemore adult residential centre in Sydney, N.S....More

The world through autistic eyes: study says autistic people see symmetry better

MONTREAL - A new study offers a unique glimpse into the mind of autistic people, suggesting they perceive symmetry better than those who are not autistic....More

QuickList of waiting times for services for those with intellectual disabilities

A look at waiting lists by province for people with intellectual disabilities who need residential and other care services: Ontario: As of Dec. 31, about 10,000 people were on waiting lists for residential services....More

Doctors see boom in joint surgeries among baby boomers

SAN DIEGO - We're becoming a nation of bum knees, worn-out hips and sore shoulders, and it's not just the Medicare set. Baby boomer bones and joints also are taking a pounding, spawning a boom in operations to fix them....More

Aging parents fear for children with disabilities as needs outstrip support

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - When the stress and uncertainty of caring for her adult son becomes too much, Louise Drover makes an agonized plea to God....More

'What happens if I'm not around?' mother of autistic teenager asks

Janet Gan wonders who will care for her autistic son when the day comes that she can't help him safely get across the street. The 52-year-old mother from Burnaby, B.C....More

Nova Scotia emergency rooms were closed for 18,920 hours last year: report

HALIFAX - A provincial government report says emergency rooms in Nova Scotia were closed for nearly 19,000 hours last year....More

Laser therapy for enlarged prostate has long-lasting benefits: Montreal study

TORONTO - A decade-long study of a form of laser treatment used to drastically reduce the size of benign enlarged prostates will help a Montreal doctor answer a question he often hears: "Is that good for life, sir?" Dr....More

Health Canada offers tips to help grillers stay healthy this summer

OTTAWA - With the first long weekend of the short summer season upon us, many Canadians are eager to fire up the barbecue....More

B.C. revamps health card to include chip, picture

VANCOUVER - British Columbia is revamping CareCards to put more security features on the health card to deter fraud....More

B.C. judge says anonymity for sperm, egg donors is unconstitutional

VANCOUVER - A woman born as a result of donor insemination has won her legal battle seeking to end anonymity for sperm and egg donors in British Columbia. Olivia Pratten was born in 1982 as a result of donor insemination....More

Alberta court bans woman from practising midwifery; says she has no licence

EDMONTON - An Alberta court has banned a woman offering midwifery services in the Edmonton area from practising and presenting herself as a qualified practitioner. Court of Queen’s Bench issued the court order against Gerilinde Lehner on April 14....More

King James Blue Stilton Cheese recalled due to possible contamination

OTTAWA - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning the public not to consume King James brand Blue Stilton Cheese because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The product has been distributed in B.C....More

B.C. judge says anonymity for sperm, egg donors is unconstitutional

VANCOUVER - A woman born as a result of donor insemination has won her legal battle seeking to end anonymity for sperm and egg donors in British Columbia. Olivia Pratten was born in 1982 as a result of donor insemination....More

Former astronaut Dr. Dave Williams is new president of Newmarket, Ont., hospital

NEWMARKET, Ont. - A former Canadian astronaut is the new president and CEO of the Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket, Ont., just north of Toronto. Most recently, Dr....More

Experts warn disasters in Alta., Man., Que., will leave long-term psychological impact

MONTREAL - Victims of current catastrophes in Canada could spend years battling the painful, psychological effects of losing their wordly possessions, according to post-disaster research....More

Experts warn disasters in Alta., Man., Que., will leave long-term psychological impact

MONTREAL - Victims of current catastrophes in Canada could spend years battling the painful, psychological effects of losing their wordly possessions, according to post-disaster research....More

Experts warn disasters in Alta., Man., Que., will leave long-term psychological impact

MONTREAL - Victims of current catastrophes in Canada could spend years battling the painful, psychological effects of losing their wordly possessions, according to post-disaster research....More

Coffee can help prevent prostate cancer: Study

Men who enjoy a cup of joe are at a lower risk of developing a lethal form of prostate cancer, a new Harvard University study says. The study examined coffee consumption and the risk for aggressive prostate cancer among 47,911 U.S....More

Canada could save about $1.3B a year if it had Ont. generic drug pricing: study

TORONTO - If all the other provinces followed Ontario's model for pricing of generic drugs, Canada could save almost $1.3 billion a year, says a team of researchers at the University of British Columbia....More

Budget for Truro hospital unrealistic and never enough to finish job: auditor

HALIFAX - The budget for a new hospital in Truro, N.S., wasn't realistic and could never have been enough to complete the building, the province's auditor general said Wednesday....More

As cancer stats released, doc says benefits of fecal test outweigh 'ick factor'

TORONTO - Incidence and death rates for most cancers have stabilized or fallen, Canadian statistics show, but officials are stepping up a call for the 50-plus crowd to test for one form of cancer in particular in the privacy of their own bathrooms....More

McGuinty won't reduce fees charged for people who need their medical records

TORONTO - Premier Dalton McGuinty won't cut fees people are charged for their personal medical records, despite an order from Ontario's information commissioner to address the issue....More

Man who lost family to carbon monoxide urges Ontario to make detectors mandatory

TORONTO - A man who lost four family members to carbon monoxide poisoning is urging the governing Liberals to pass legislation that would make CO detectors mandatory in all homes in Ontario....More

It feels good to be good: Study

There may be an academic reason why you still look back fondly of the time, as a child, you freed your younger sibling from a locked closet. Karma, Canadian researchers have determined, is a long-lasting thing....More

Horses in Western US, Canada contract fatal virus at Utah event; other owners warned

BOISE, Idaho - Animal officials nationwide are watching to see if a deadly horse virus outbreak at a Utah cutting competition spreads beyond a handful of Western states and Canada....More

Francois Legault says he's not planning a merger with Quebec's ADQ

MONTREAL - A prominent politician rumoured to be planning a new Quebec political party says he's not interested in merging with the ADQ....More

Club goers can smell a good bar: Study

People wanting to enjoy a night out at a bar or nightclub may be using their noses to decide where to spend their time, a new study has found....More

Boys not immune to body image issues, pressures, say researchers

TORONTO - Whether they're longing for a slimmer waistline, pumped up biceps or washboard abs, feelings of body dissatisfaction are experienced by many teen girls and boys....More

Binge drinking affects long-term memory, study shows

Here's another reason to cry into your fifth beer. There may be a longer-term impact on Canadian youth who binge drink than just how crappy they feel in the morning. It's likely robbing some of long-term memories, new research has found....More

Mutated cholesterol gene may hold answers for infertility: Study

A mutation of a gene that helps regulate cholesterol also appears to affect a hormone needed for women to get pregnant and bring a fetus to full term, a new study says....More

Heavy metals found in makeup: Report

More lead with that lipstick? Canadian environmental group Environmental Defence released a report Monday that found unreported levels of heavy metals in popular makeup products....More

Health Canada says metal impurities in makeup minimal, no cause for concern

TORONTO - Health Canada is attempting to placate Canadians concerned about their cosmetics after a report suggested many popular makeup products contain heavy toxic metals....More

Floods in Manitoba, Quebec stir up longer-term environmental concerns

MONTREAL - Flood waters in Quebec and Manitoba may continue to cause environmental harm long after they recede, with experts warning of potential damage to water quality and wildlife....More

Facts about mumps

TORONTO - Here are some facts about mumps: CAUSE: Infection with a paramyxovirus....More

CDC officials: New pill regimen drastically shortens TB treatment time from 9 months to 3

ATLANTA - Health officials on Monday celebrated a faster treatment for people who have tuberculosis but aren't infectious, after investigators found a new combination of pills knocks out the disease in three months instead of nine....More

Calls for more aging research illustrate hard choices amid federal belt-tightening

WASHINGTON - A disease standoff may be brewing: How can Alzheimer's research receive more scarce dollars without cutting from areas like heart disease or cancer? In one of the stark realities of the budget crisis, scientists' chances of winning research...More

2 doses or 3? Doctors probing whether extra vaccine shot needed to stop mumps

TORONTO - Whistler, B.C., a mecca for international ski and snowboarding buffs, has been dealing with an unwanted visitor and hoping it will soon take a hike for good....More

Decades after eradicating smallpox, countries mull whether to destroy last remaining viruses

LONDON - Smallpox, one of the world's deadliest diseases, eradicated three decades ago, is kept alive under tight security today in just two places — the United States and Russia....More

Antiretroviral meds reduce spread of HIV: Study

A new study says a certain type of HIV treatment, if taken early enough, can significantly decrease a person’s chance of transmitting the disease to sexual partners. The large-scale clinical study from the U.S....More

Allergy season progresses with punch to nose as rainfall boosts pollen, mould

There may be a whiff of truth to claims by allergy sufferers who sniffle that this season is, well, a bigger headache than years past....More

After the floods can come disease, parasites and stress, say experts

TORONTO - Residents in southern Manitoba and Quebec not only have to worry about water-damaged homes, but diseases, parasites and the psychological stress that can follow flooding, medical experts say....More

Food regulator recalls Punjabi Wadi Spicy Lentil Chunks

OTTAWA - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for Punjabi Wadi Spicy Lentil Chunks. The products, which were imported from India, and may have been distributed nationally, contain wheat which is not declared on the label....More

Didn't dust this weekend? Don't feel too bad; study finds benefits in the stuff

MONTREAL - Didn't get around to dusting this weekend? Don't worry. It turns out that dust might actually hold some benefits for you. The perennial household nuisance actually purifies the air by neutralizing ozone that can harm our lungs....More

Atlantic Canada needs special consideration for transfer payments, premiers say

FREDERICTON - Two Atlantic premiers say their provinces need special consideration under equalization and health transfers from the federal government to offset the escalating costs of delivering public services....More

Report calls for better regulation of heavy metals in Canadian cosmetics

TORONTO - An environmental advocacy group is urging the government to impose stricter regulations on the cosmetics industry after publishing a report that suggests many makeup products contain a number of toxic heavy metals....More

Ombudsman suspends probe into funding of cancer drug Herceptin

TORONTO - Ontario ombudsman Andre Marin is suspending his investigation into the province's funding of the cancer drug Herceptin. He says he halted the probe because the government decided to expand funding of the drug for patients with breast cancer....More

Nova Scotia yet to release Taser rules six months after Howard Hyde inquiry

HALIFAX - More than three years after the jail cell death of a mentally ill Nova Scotia man, the province's Justice Department has yet to introduce new guidelines describing when peace officers can use Tasers. Howard Hyde died on Nov....More

New Brunswick government orders review of contracts to develop e-health system

FREDERICTON - An external review of New Brunswick's electronic health records system has been launched after an internal audit detected possible conflicts of interest with contracts intended to help develop the program....More

Inactive kids at greater risk of heart disease: Study

Inactive children as young as nine are at greater risk of future heart problems than their more active peers, according to a new study. The study, from a team of Swedish and Danish researchers, was published in the May edition of Acta Paediatrica....More

Expectant fathers need prenatal care too, study suggests

Men are often considered observers when their partners are pregnant, but a new U.S. study suggests they should receive prenatal care as well....More

People with peanut allergies urged to avoid certain high protein bars

OTTAWA - People with peanut allergies are advised not to eat certain varieties of Doctor's CarbRite and Universal Hi Protein bars. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the affected products may contain peanuts which are not declared on the label....More

No decision reached to end federal support for supervised injection site: lawyer

OTTAWA - The Harper government has not decided whether to extend or end federal support for Vancouver's supervised injection site, a lawyer told the Supreme Court of Canada on Thursday....More

Decades after eradicating smallpox, countries mull whether to destroy last remaining viruses

LONDON - Smallpox, one of the world's deadliest diseases, eradicated three decades ago, is kept alive under tight security today in just two places — the United States and Russia....More

Another Johnson & Johnson recall announced over musty odour, for HIV drug

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. - Johnson & Johnson is again recalling a prescription drug because of an odd musty odour likely caused by a chemical on shipping pallets....More

Less than half of MS patients prescribed drugs stay on them 2 years: study

TORONTO - Less than half of MS patients prescribed disease-modifying drugs are still taking the medications after two years, researchers say....More

Health-care professionals in Saskatchewan back at work after day of job action

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. - About 60 health-care professionals in Prince Albert, Sask., who took part in job action to back contract demands have returned to their posts....More

Doctor accused of assaulting teenage patient returned to Winnipeg

WINNIPEG - A doctor who fled Canada after he was charged with sexually assaulting a teenage patient is back in Manitoba. Police say Walid Abdelhamid is in custody in Winnipeg after Greek authorities approved his extradition....More

Crown seeks dangerous offender status for man convicted of murder in HIV deaths

HAMILTON - A man believed to be the first in Canada convicted of murder through HIV transmission will be in a Hamilton court today to face the harshest possible sentence....More

Breastfeeding reduces behavioural problems

New research shows that children who were breastfed for more than four months as babies are less likely to be anxious, restless and antisocial by the time they turn five....More

Alberta volunteer firefighters get compensation help for cancer risks

EDMONTON - Alberta is extending compensation benefits to volunteer firefighters exposed to cancerous chemicals while battling blazes....More

Most support booster seat law, poll says, but only 30 per cent of kids use them

TORONTO - A new poll finds most Canadian parents support greenlighting a booster seat law — but few are putting their words into action....More

Man guilty of HIV transmission murders blames problems on undescended testicle

HAMILTON - A man believed to be the first in Canada convicted of murder through HIV transmission expresses little remorse for his numerous victims and blames an undescended testicle for his current situation, court heard Tuesday....More

Group aims to 'rebrand' aging by focusing on contributions to society

Changing the way society perceives aging is the goal of an ambitious campaign launched Monday by the International Council on Active Aging....More

Gay men face slightly higher rates of cancer than heterosexuals: Study

Gay men have slightly higher rates of cancer than heterosexual men, a new U.S. study has found....More

Esophageal cancer added to list of cancers covered for Saskatchewan firefighters

REGINA - The Saskatchewan government is adding esophageal cancer to the list of cancers considered occupational diseases for the province's full-time, professional firefighters....More

Disabilities add new challenge to pregnancy, little known about mothers' needs, risks

WASHINGTON - Her first pregnancy brought Dianna Fiore Radoslovich a break from the weakness and pain of her multiple sclerosis. She put away her cane and her meds and gave birth to a healthy son. Pregnancy No....More

Daycare safety reports can be more complete without jeopardizing privacy:critics

TORONTO - Privacy concerns shouldn't be used as an excuse to prevent parents from getting a full picture of how safe Ontario's child care centres are, the opposition parties said Monday....More

B.C. offers free nicotine, patches, gum and drugs to help smokers kick habit

VICTORIA - The B.C. government will be offering free nicotine gum, patches or prescription drugs to smokers starting this fall to help them kick the habit. Premier Christy Clark says tobacco use is the biggest single cause of premature death and disease in B....More

Aboriginal teens twice as likely to smoke: Study

Aboriginal teenagers are more likely to pick up smoking than their peers and less likely to quit, a new study has found....More

Crown seeks dangerous offender status for man convicted of murder in HIV deaths

HAMILTON - A man believed to be the first in Canada convicted of murder through HIV transmission will be in a Hamilton court today to face the harshest possible sentence....More

AMA president set to hit the road to hear intimidation complaints from doctors

EDMONTON - The president of the Alberta Medical Association says he will tour Alberta to hear from doctors on several important topics. Patrick White says those will include contract negotiations and the issue of physician intimidation....More

Top court to weigh future of Vancouver's controversial safe-injection site

VANCOUVER - For almost eight years, drug addicts have walked into a nondescript green building in the heart of Vancouver's troubled Downtown Eastside, sat down in front of a mirror at one of a dozen dimly lit, metallic tables and injected drugs such as heroin into their veins....More

Some facts about Vancouver's supervised-injection site

VANCOUVER - The Supreme Court of Canada will hear arguments this week about Vancouver's supervised-injection site....More

Some facts about prostate cancer

Former Olympic champion swimmer Alex Baumann has been diagnosed and treated for prostate cancer. Some facts about the disease from the Canadian Cancer Society and Prostate Cancer Canada....More

Inspection reports for Ontario's licensed daycares now available online

TORONTO - Ontario parents can now look up inspection reports for daycare centres online. The province is expanding its child care website to include up to three years of inspections for licensed centres and home-based daycares....More

Income can affect celiac disease diagnosis: Doctor

QMI Agency Those with money are more likely to be diagnosed with the digestive condition celiac disease, a new U.S. report says. Dr....More

Former Olympic champion swimmer Alex Baumann treated for prostate cancer

A poster-boy for mid-life health and fitness, Alex Baumann was shocked to be diagnosed with prostate cancer. The 47-year-old underwent surgery April 26 in Montreal to have his prostate removed after a blood test helped catch the cancer early....More

S. Korea study estimates 1 in 38 children have autism traits, two-thirds in mainstream schools

CHICAGO - A study in South Korea suggests about 1 in 38 children have traits of autism, higher than a previous U.S. estimate of 1 in 100....More

Heroin deaths double in B.C. with high-potency drugs on the streets

VANCOUVER - Ultra-potent heroin is threatening the lives of addicts across B.C. The B.C. Coroners Service has issued a warning after the number of heroin-related deaths across Metro Vancouver doubled in the first four months of this year....More

Health Canada recalls Hello Kitty nightshirts

NOTES: Pic of T-shirt on Documentum. Search: "Hello Kitty: Hello Kitty-brand children's nightshirts are being pulled from the shelves because of fears they're flammable....More

Elimination of bodychecking in Ontario recreational hockey a hit with experts

TORONTO - The Ontario Hockey Federation's decision to ban bodychecking will likely draw more players to the game and keep others from dropping out, experts say....More

Drug expenditures reach $31.1 billion, but growth in spending slows: report

TORONTO - A new report says the growth in spending on prescribed and non-prescribed drugs has slowed in Canada, but the overall tally still came to an estimated $31.1 billion last year....More

Critics say Liberal love of secrecy is growing despite claims of transparency

TORONTO - Critics are accusing Ontario's Liberals of becoming more secretive, despite their claims of making the government more open and transparent....More

Case of immigrant who didn't tell sex partners he had HIV going to Supreme Court

WINNIPEG - Canada's highest court will decide if an HIV-positive man who was being treated and sometimes used condoms still put his sex partners at "significant risk....More

Boys are more confident about expressing themselves: Survey

Boys are more confident than girls when it comes to expressing and asserting themselves, a new survey of U.K. children found....More

Aneurysms rare, but researchers search for what might trigger rupture

TORONTO - Only a small percentage of the population has a brain aneurysm, and most have no idea the blood vessel anomaly is lurking inside their skull....More

Ontario expands vaccine programs for rotavirus, chicken pox and whooping cough

TORONTO - Parents in Ontario will soon be able to access more free vaccines to protect their children against serious infectious diseases....More

Omega Alpha Kidney Flush product recalled due to improper labels: Health Canada

OTTAWA - Health Canada says a kidney cleanse product is being voluntarily recalled due to the absence of cautionary and warning statements on the label....More

More cancer coverage for Alberta firefighters

CALGARY - Alberta firefighters who develop prostate, breast, skin or bone marrow cancer are now eligible for workers' compensation....More

Health of older married couples linked: Study

Elderly married people's health, both physical and emotional, is closely linked to that of their spouse, a new study finds. "Being married for a long time is a very specific situation....More

Blood test shows promise as possible diagnostic tool for Alzheimer's: study

TORONTO - Canadian researchers have developed a blood test that one day may help diagnose Alzheimer's, even in its early stages, potentially providing a longer window of opportunity for drug therapy aimed at halting progression of the disease....More

US on track for most measles in decade: cases in 4 states, most linked to Africa, Europe, Asia

ATLANTA - The United States seems to be on track to have more measles cases than any year in more than a decade, with virtually all cases linked to other countries, including Europe where there's a big outbreak....More

Time to give up the baby bottle? Prolonged use associated with obesity: study

TORONTO - When to wean a child from the bottle can be a tricky call for parents, but new research appears to support a decision of sooner rather than later....More

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--- (HEALTH-Alzheimers-Blood-Test) McGill University researchers have developed a blood test that one day may help diagnose Alzheimer's, even in its early stages....More

Michael Douglas helps raise cash for Montreal hospital that diagnosed cancer

MONTREAL - Oscar-winning actor Michael Douglas gave something back to the Montreal hospital that first detected his throat cancer — a disease several American doctors had missed....More

Markets to welcome status quo

NOTES: Second writethru, updates with loonie, TSX closing numbers Stefania Moretti QMI Agency Markets are expected to embrace Canada's new majority Conservative government and the status quo it brings to economic...More

Manitoba developing rules to protect health-care workers from violence on job

WINNIPEG - The government of Manitoba says it is introducing initiatives to support safer workplaces for nurses and other health-care workers. Labour Minister Jennifer Howard says the risk for violence exists in all health-care facilities....More

Canadian kids waiting too long for surgery: Study

Children in Canadian hospitals spend too much time on surgery wait lists, and it could negatively affect them for the rest of their lives, a new study says....More

B.C. stem cell drive honours Sindi Hawkins, searches for ethnic donors

VANCOUVER - A cancer-fighting legacy launched by former B.C. MLA Sindi Hawkins will be bolstered by the newest participant in a national stem cell registry....More

Alicia Keys headlines Toronto AIDS benefit, says no contribution is too small

TORONTO - When Stephen Lewis sought supporters for his Hope Rising! benefit concert in Toronto on Tuesday, he could think of no better headliner than Grammy-winning artist Alicia Keys....More

Alberta Health Services redraws management chart to give regions more authority

EDMONTON - Alberta's health delivery system, which moved from a decentralized to a centralized model three years ago, is now moving back in the other direction. Dr....More

'The Barrenness' author Sonja Lewis discusses decision to be childless by choice

TORONTO - It is a work of fiction, but for Sonja Lewis, the issue of childlessness explored in her debut novel strikes particularly close to home....More

U.S. moms feed infants a wide variety of herbal supplements, raising concerns

CHICAGO - New research suggests many U.S. babies are fed herbal supplements or teas. Food and Drug Administration researchers led the study....More

The doctor is in, for all of you, and for a much longer stretch of time

HALIFAX - When a patient recently wept and poured out her worries to Dr. Robert Rutledge as he discussed her cancer, he knew he couldn't spend the time needed to listen well. Other one-on-one appointments had been scheduled....More

Ontario study compares medications for COPD: Is one class of drugs better?

TORONTO - Patients with emphysema or chronic bronchitis had a lower death rate taking one class of COPD medication than another in a five-year study period, Ontario health administrative data reveals....More

Male doctors more likely to be disciplined for misconduct

Male doctors are four times more likely than female doctors to face disciplinary action for misconduct, an Australian study has found....More

Grape tomatoes recalled in Canada and U.S after salmonella found

OTTAWA - An Ontario produce company is warning Canadians not to consume some grape tomatoes because they may be contaminated with salmonella. Mastronardi Produce of Kingsville, Ont....More

Exam shows former NFL player Dave Duerson had brain damage at time of suicide

BOSTON - Dave Duerson, a former NFL player who committed suicide in February, had "moderately advanced" brain damage related to blows to the head, according to the researcher who made the diagnosis....More

Canadian pediatric surgeons set targets to reduce wait times for kids' operations

TORONTO - More than a quarter of children awaiting surgery at Canadian pediatric hospitals received their procedures beyond the optimal target date, say researchers, noting that extended wait times can adversely affect outcomes in some patients....More

Alpine Canada's safety summit to examine rash of serious injuries in ski racing

CALGARY - Canadian alpine skier Kelly VanderBeek wants to see change when she puts her skis back on. The veteran downhiller will speak Tuesday when Alpine Canada's two-day safety summit opens at Calgary's Canada Olympic Park....More

B.C. funds half of $27 million cost of second Ronald McDonald House in Vancouver

VANCOUVER - The B.C. government will provide half the $27 million needed to build a second Ronald McDonald House in Vancouver, to be located at BC Children's Hospital. Premier Christy Clark says the province is contributing $13....More

Avastin proves as good as pricier Lucentis for eye disease wet macular degeneration

A much cheaper drug has proved just as good as a $2,000 monthly shot to treat a common eye disorder that can lead to blindness, a long-awaited study has found....More

US appeals court overturns judge's ban, allows stem cell research to go on for now

WASHINGTON - Opponents of taxpayer-funded embryonic stem cell research lost a key round in a U.S. appeals court Friday....More

Gene linked to congenital heart defects, study finds

A gene known for its importance in cardiac development may be linked with certain kinds of congenital heart defects, a new study has found....More

Women who start their period earlier more likely to have baby girls: Study

Women who start menstruating earlier than their peers are more likely to give birth to girls, a new study suggests. Researchers at the M&K Health Institute in Hyogo, Japan, asked 10,000 moms when their periods began and the sex of their babies....More

Ontario Medical Association's new leader wants health care to be election issue

TORONTO - A family physician from Thunder Bay has taken the reins of the Ontario Medical Association. Dr. Stewart Kennedy has been named president of the association representing thousands of doctors across the province....More

More than 450 Petawawa troops sought mental health help in 10 months: documents

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - About 450 troops from Canadian Forces Base Petawawa sought mental health counselling within a 10-month stretch last year, say internal military records....More

CFIA issues recall for Simply Asia Roasted Peanut Noodle Bowl due to undeclared milk

LONDON, Ont. - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for Simply Asia Roasted Peanut Noodle Bowl products in 24o gram packages. The product contains milk which is not declared on the label....More