December 2009 - Posts

• Lights out at 10 may help teens' mental health

  Earlier bedtimes may help protect teens from depression and suicidal thoughts, says a U.S. study published Friday. Read More... Posted Dec 31 2009, 06:55 PM by CBC | Health News

• Tarantula owners advised to cover eyes

  Tarantula owners should wear goggles when handling the pets, ophthalmologists advise. Read More... Posted Dec 31 2009, 01:36 PM by CBC | Health News

• Low flu activity reported in Canada, U.S.

  The H1N1 virus is linked to nine deaths in Canada in the last week, federal health officials say. Read More... Posted Dec 31 2009, 11:11 AM by CBC | Health News

• Montana court allows doctor-assisted suicide

  The Montana Supreme Court said Thursday that nothing in state law prevents patients from seeking physician-assisted suicide, paving the way for the procedure. Read More... Posted Dec 31 2009, 10:22 AM by CBC | Health News

• Ambulance N.B. ends year on high note

  Ambulance New Brunswick, which received a lot of criticism earlier this year over the death of a Fredericton Junction boy, is wrapping up 2009 with an international safety award. Read More... Posted Dec 31 2009, 10:18 AM by CBC | Health News

• Mise à jour et résumé hebdomadaire par rapport au H1N1, du 20 au 26 décembre

  La Nouvelle-Écosse continue de connaître une diminution de l'activité grippale H1N1 partout dans la province. Read More... Posted Dec 31 2009, 09:41 AM by Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health

• Weekly H1N1 Update and Summary, Dec. 20 to Dec. 26

  Nova Scotia continues to experience decreased H1N1 activity across the province. Read More... Posted Dec 31 2009, 09:36 AM by Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health

• Safety of drugs in pregnancy to be probed

  Health officials in the U.S. will study the effects of prescription drugs taken during pregnancy. Read More... Posted Dec 31 2009, 06:08 AM by CBC | Health News

• Bassinets recalled over suffocation risk

  More than 213,000 Dorel bassinets/playpens have been recalled in Canada and the U.S. because of a suffocation risk, although no infant deaths have been reported. Read More... Posted Dec 31 2009, 04:19 AM by CBC | Health News

• Smoking in cars with kids ban effective Friday

  Drivers will face a maximum $570 fine under the new legislation if they are found smoking with children present under the age of 16 in a vehicle in N.B. Read More... Posted Dec 31 2009, 03:33 AM by CBC | Health News

• Health strike looming in hospitals outside Halifax

  Health officials at 33 hospitals outside Halifax are facing a possible strike by one of the province's largest public sector unions in less than two weeks. Read More... Posted Dec 31 2009, 03:24 AM by CBC | Health News

• N.S. drinking water standard battles parasite

  The Nova Scotia government is asking municipalities to make sure their drinking water is free of a harmful micro-organism, a parasite called Cryptosporidium. Read More... Posted Dec 31 2009, 01:27 AM by CBC | Health News

• Kids not 'super-spreaders' of H1N1: study

  Swine flu seems to be less contagious than previous pandemic flu strains, a new study suggests. Read More... Posted Dec 30 2009, 01:05 PM by CBC | Health News

• Get H1N1 vaccine: victim's mother

  The mother of New Brunswick's first victim of a drug-resistant strain of the swine flu is urging everyone to get vaccinated. Read More... Posted Dec 30 2009, 11:36 AM by CBC | Health News

• Apple wins ruling on alleged iPod hearing loss

  A U.S. federal appeals court has rejected claims that Apple Computer Inc. is responsible for hearing loss among users of its iPod digital music player Read More... Posted Dec 30 2009, 11:08 AM by CBC | Health News

• Back pain not helped by electric device

  A portable device that uses electrical stimulation is not recommended to treat chronic low-back pain, a new guideline from the American Academy of Neurology says. Read More... Posted Dec 30 2009, 11:05 AM by CBC | Health News

• Order of Canada adds 57 names

  Singers Neil Young and Burton Cummings, and humanitarian James Orbinski have become officers of the Order of Canada, Gov. Gen. Michaëlle Jean has announced. Read More... Posted Dec 30 2009, 10:14 AM by CBC | Health News

• Hockey moms team up against cancer

  Two New Brunswick hockey moms are asking hockey organizations across the province to get involved in the fight against cancer. Read More... Posted Dec 30 2009, 07:59 AM by CBC | Health News

• Lakeshore Hospital battles bacterial outbreak

  A Montreal-area hospital has imposed some quarantine measures after an outbreak of antibiotic-resistant bacteria was reported in one of its wings. Read More... Posted Dec 30 2009, 07:11 AM by CBC | Health News

• 'Tis the season for Health Canada toy recalls

  A dinosaur balloon-blowing kit and a floating eyeball are among three toys recalled by Health Canada after testing found unacceptable levels of dangerous substances. Read More... Posted Dec 30 2009, 06:07 AM by CBC | Health News

• Heart devices OK'd on weak evidence: U.S. studies

  Two new studies find shortfalls in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approval process for heart devices such as pacemakers and stents. Read More... Posted Dec 30 2009, 05:32 AM by CBC | Health News

• N.B. teen pregnancies rise slightly

  The teenage pregnancy rate in New Brunswick increased slightly last year, according to the Health Department. Read More... Posted Dec 30 2009, 04:44 AM by CBC | Health News

• Gastrointestinal anthrax diagnosed in U.S.

  Antibiotics and vaccines are being offered to about 80 people in the state of New Hampshire as authorities investigate America's first known case of gastrointestinal anthrax. Read More... Posted Dec 29 2009, 01:09 PM by CBC | Health News

• Cora Pizza reopens after rat infestation

  A popular downtown Toronto pizza joint is serving up slices again after it was closed for nearly a week for failing a health inspection. Read More... Posted Dec 29 2009, 12:33 PM by CBC | Health News

• Ginkgo a no go for stopping memory decline

  The herbal remedy Ginkgo biloba may not work as advertised to combat the effects of aging on the brain, a new study suggests. Read More... Posted Dec 29 2009, 11:16 AM by CBC | Health News

• N.S. may cover expensive vision treatment, health minister says

  Nova Scotia's health minister says the province may start covering the cost of an expensive eye treatment that can help restore vision. Read More... Posted Dec 29 2009, 10:10 AM by CBC | Health News

• Think small on new year's resolutions

  Millions of people fail to fulfil their new year's resolutions because of a faulty approach, suggests a new study. Read More... Posted Dec 29 2009, 08:58 AM by CBC | Health News

• Quebec adopts California car emissions standards

  Quebec is adopting California's stringent auto-emissions standards next month, in a move to tackle the province's polluting transport sector. Read More... Posted Dec 29 2009, 07:33 AM by CBC | Health News

• Jellyfish stings Australian dream job winner

  The winner of Tourism Queensland's Best Job in the World competition was stung by a potentially deadly irukandji jellyfish while jetskiing during his last days on the island off the coast of Australia. Read More... Posted Dec 29 2009, 06:47 AM by CBC | Health News

• Waterproof hearing aids tested

  The maker of an invisible hearing aid is attempting a waterproof version. Next month, about 60 swimmers will begin testing a next-generation Lyric, to see if stronger coatings can withstand at least three swims a week, allowing the device to repel the... Posted Dec 29 2009, 06:33 AM by CBC | Health News

• Tylenol arthritis caps recalled in U.S.

  Health-care product manufacturer Johnson & Johnson is expanding a voluntary recall of Tylenol Arthritis Caplets in the U.S. due to consumer reports of a mouldy smell that can cause nausea and stomach pain. Read More... Posted Dec 29 2009, 04:36 AM by CBC | Health News

• Swine flu pandemic threat remains: WHO

  It is too early to declare that the swine flu pandemic has peaked worldwide and many more people could become sick with the virus this winter, says the head of the World Health Organization. Read More... Posted Dec 29 2009, 01:29 AM by CBC | Health News

• Cosmetics pioneer Yves Rocher dies at 79

  Yves Rocher, French founder of a global chain of beauty products and a pioneering advocate of the use of plants and other natural elements in cosmetics, has died at age 79. Read More... Posted Dec 28 2009, 12:11 PM by CBC | Health News

• More disabled people in Canada: report

  An aging population and growing awareness mean the number of people known to be living with disabilities is on the rise in Canada, says a newly released report. Read More... Posted Dec 28 2009, 11:43 AM by CBC | Health News

• Disinfectant use could cause superbugs

  The use of disinfectants could lead to the growth of superbugs resistant both to the cleansers and to antibiotics, warn researchers. Read More... Posted Dec 28 2009, 10:24 AM by CBC | Health News

• U.S. students use Canadian tool on mislabelled food

  Two American high school students have used unique Canadian DNA technology to identify numerous mislabelled food products in New York City markets. Read More... Posted Dec 28 2009, 09:21 AM by CBC | Health News

• Marriage helps weather health issues: study

  Riding out health problems and economic downturns can be a lot easier if you're married, suggests new research. Read More... Posted Dec 28 2009, 06:26 AM by CBC | Health News

• H1N1 the top story of 2009: survey

  Seventy per cent of editors and news directors from across Canada have voted the H1N1 flu virus as the No. 1 Canadian news story of the year. Read More... Posted Dec 27 2009, 11:29 AM by CBC | Health News

• Gene library to help Dalhousie scientists fight cancer

  Researchers at Dalhousie University hope to raise $200,000 to buy freezers full of molecules that would help them fight cancer. Read More... Posted Dec 25 2009, 08:41 AM by CBC | Health News

• BZP weight-loss pills linked to heart problem

  Consumers taking a weight-loss product should avoid an unauthorized product sold online that contains BZP, Health Canada warns. Read More... Posted Dec 24 2009, 08:07 AM by CBC | Health News

• The Grinch diagnosed with depression

  The Grinch likely suffers from some well-defined mental health conditions that others might be able to identify with, some psychologists say. Read More... Posted Dec 24 2009, 07:54 AM by CBC | Health News

• Childhood asthma genetic link identified

  A mutated gene seems to contribute to most cases of childhood asthma, U.S. researchers say. Read More... Posted Dec 24 2009, 07:10 AM by CBC | Health News

• Ont. schools urged to help diabetic students

  A mother in Markham, Ont., is spearheading a push to have schools in Ontario take more responsibility for looking after children with Type 1 diabetes. Read More... Posted Dec 24 2009, 05:05 AM by CBC | Health News

• Swine flu threatens new mothers, study finds

  Swine flu is not only dangerous to pregnant women, but it's a threat to new mothers too, the first study to document this risk shows. Read More... Posted Dec 24 2009, 05:02 AM by CBC | Health News

• U.S. Senate passes health-care reform bill

  The U.S. Senate has passed landmark health-care reform legislation, a nearly $1 trillion bill pledging to extend coverage to an estimated 30 million Americans. Read More... Posted Dec 24 2009, 04:12 AM by CBC | Health News

• Pictou health district readies for strike

  The threat of a strike has the Pictou County Health Authority scaling back health services in the new year. Read More... Posted Dec 24 2009, 01:19 AM by CBC | Health News

• P.E.I. examines surgery wait times

  The P.E.I. Health Department is looking for the cause of surgery wait times at the Island's two acute care hospitals. Read More... Posted Dec 24 2009, 01:09 AM by CBC | Health News

• Mise à jour et résumé hebdomadaire par rapport au H1N1, du 13 au 19 décembre

  La Nouvelle-Écosse continue de connaître une diminution de l'activité grippale H1N1 partout dans la province. Read More... Posted Dec 23 2009, 01:40 PM by Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health

• Weekly H1N1 Update and Summary, Dec. 13 to Dec. 19

  Nova Scotia continues to experience decreased H1N1 activity across the province. Read More... Posted Dec 23 2009, 01:38 PM by Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health

• Cora Pizza closed after dead rats spotted

  Cora Pizza, a popular eatery near the University of Toronto, has been shut down after several dead rats and fresh rat droppings were found on the premises. Read More... Posted Dec 23 2009, 01:07 PM by CBC | Health News