September 2011 - Posts

• Organic grape tomatoes recalled for salmonella

  People shouldn't eat Limited Edition organic grape tomatoes because they may be contaminated with salmonella, federal food officials say. Read More... Posted Sep 30 2011, 12:36 PM by CBC | Health News

• Planned Parenthood 'conned' government, Tory MP says

  Another Saskatchewan MP is calling for the government to cut funding to the International Planned Parenthood Federation, accusing them of being deceitful and conning the Conservative government. Read More... Posted Sep 30 2011, 12:04 PM by CBC | Health News

• Smoking rates vary among workers

  Smoking is more common in the mining and food service industries than in other occupations, according to a U.S. government report. Read More... Posted Sep 30 2011, 11:00 AM by CBC | Health News

• Report Confirms Colchester Residential Services Society Provides Quality Care

  A report from the Department of Community Services confirms that clients and staff of Colchester Residential Services Society are receiving quality care. The report on the agency's operations was released today, Sept. 30. Read More... Posted Sep 30 2011, 10:07 AM by Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Community Services

• Night owl teens at greater risk for obesity

  Children and teens who go to bed late and wake up late are more likely to be overweight than their peers who go to bed early and rise early, Australian researchers suggest. Read More... Posted Sep 30 2011, 09:37 AM by CBC | Health News

• Breast cancer researcher looks to Polish diet

  Polish women may be nearly half as likely to develop breast cancer than North American women, a study involving Toronto Women's College Hospital suggests. Read More... Posted Sep 30 2011, 08:05 AM by CBC | Health News

• Energy drink sales ban has campus buzzing

  The University of New Hampshire's short-lived decision to ban the sale of nonalcoholic energy drinks has created more buzz than the caffeinated beverages themselves. Read More... Posted Sep 30 2011, 06:14 AM by CBC | Health News

• NHL will look into fighting: Shanahan

  New National Hockey League disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan told the CBC that the NHL may have to examine whether fighting has a place in the game. Read More... Posted Sep 30 2011, 05:02 AM by CBC | Health News

• Air ambulance protesters dog Dunderdale

  A handful of protesters in northern Newfoundland comprised the first angry demonstration to greet Kathy Dunderdale on the campaign trail. Read More... Posted Sep 30 2011, 03:03 AM by CBC | Health News

• UNB retesting taps with high lead levels

  The University of New Brunswick is now retesting all of the fountains and cold water taps on its Fredericton campus that showed levels of lead that exceeded Health Canada's guidelines. Read More... Posted Sep 30 2011, 01:21 AM by CBC | Health News

• Drug injection clinic's fate rides on top court ruling

  The Supreme Court of Canada will hand down a ruling Friday that will determine the fate of the controversial Insite clinic in Vancouver Read More... Posted Sep 30 2011, 01:04 AM by CBC | Health News

• Listeria warning for type of Strubs smoked salmon

  Ontario's chief medical officer of health is warning people not to eat a Strubs brand of smoked salmon because it may be contaminated with Listeria. Read More... Posted Sep 29 2011, 09:06 PM by CBC | Health News

• Benefits of tobacco control outweigh lost taxes

  The health and economic benefits of tobacco control outweigh the lost tax revenues, the authors of a medical journal commentary say. Read More... Posted Sep 29 2011, 01:50 PM by CBC | Health News

• Health department nixes flu shot proposal

  New Brunswick Health Minister Madeleine Dubé has cancelled a proposal that would have delisted flu shots for high-risk people as a way to save money. Read More... Posted Sep 29 2011, 01:25 PM by CBC | Health News

• Twitter study points to collective mood swings

  Twitter is many things to many people — a social place, a place of business, a media platform — but now it has a new role as a mood meter, with researchers finding most people worldwide have the same mood rhythms. Read More... Posted Sep 29 2011, 01:17 PM by CBC | Health News

• Mike Danton's epilepsy 'rescue' flawed

  The Epilepsy Support Centre is weighing in on hockey player Mike Danton's recent account of how he rushed to the aid of a convulsing teammate. Read More... Posted Sep 29 2011, 12:55 PM by CBC | Health News

• NWT teen's suicide shows gap in social services

  The NWT's chief coroner says Health and Social Services should follow-up with youth after their files have been closed. Read More... Posted Sep 29 2011, 11:04 AM by CBC | Health News

• Stroke risk rises with slightly higher blood pressure

  People with blood pressure that is slightly elevated may be at higher risk of stroke. Read More... Posted Sep 29 2011, 10:48 AM by CBC | Health News

• VIDEO | McGill researchers dance for donations

  Researchers at McGill's Goodman Cancer Research Centre swapped lab coats for dancing shoes in a polished new video produced to fundraise for the centre. Read More... Posted Sep 29 2011, 06:00 AM by CBC | Health News

• Reebok to pay $25M over toning shoe claims

  Reebok will need to tone down advertising for its EasyTone shoes that claim to reshape your backside. Read More... Posted Sep 29 2011, 05:44 AM by CBC | Health News

• Interview: Who's a bully?

  CBC News speaks to Tracy Vaillancourt, Canada Research Chair in children's mental health and violence prevention at the University of Ottawa, about the nature of bullying, how it evolves and what parents can do to mitigate it. Read More... Posted Sep 28 2011, 04:01 PM by CBC | Health News

• Source of stronger immunity in women probed

  Women may have stronger immune systems than men thanks to the X chromosome, scientists suggest. Read More... Posted Sep 28 2011, 01:16 PM by CBC | Health News

• Medical marijuana law under review

  Health Canada has begun two days of closed-door talks about changes to the controversial medical marijuana law that has faced legal challenges and criticism for being ineffective. Read More... Posted Sep 28 2011, 12:43 PM by CBC | Health News

• Eye disease treatment fuels funding dispute

  The cheaper drug Avastin shouldn't be an option for treating age-related macular degeneration, the Canadian Council of the Blind says. Read More... Posted Sep 28 2011, 12:24 PM by CBC | Health News

• Listeria cases from cantaloupes in U.S. could grow

  U.S. health officials say an outbreak of listeria in cantaloupe is expected to cause more illnesses and may lead to more deaths in coming weeks. Read More... Posted Sep 28 2011, 11:42 AM by CBC | Health News

• 'Win a baby' contest offers women IVF treatments

  A private Ottawa radio station's contest to 'Win a baby' puts a much needed spotlight on the issue of infertility, says an expert in child infertility, although she questions the way it's being done. Read More... Posted Sep 28 2011, 11:11 AM by CBC | Health News

• Hundreds of B.C. sleep studies reviewed

  The Interior Health Authority will review almost 1,000 sleep studies done over the last four years at Kelowna General Hospital. Read More... Posted Sep 28 2011, 10:02 AM by CBC | Health News

• Colon cancer may appear earlier in men

  Men might need to be screened for colorectal screening at an earlier age than women, a new study suggests. Read More... Posted Sep 28 2011, 08:37 AM by CBC | Health News

• Debt woes weigh on future doctors' plans

  New doctors face higher levels of debt from hitting the books, a new survey of Canadian physicians suggests. Read More... Posted Sep 28 2011, 06:47 AM by CBC | Health News

• Baby Joseph takes last breath at home

  Joseph Maraachli, the terminally ill baby at the centre of a legal and ethical battle, has died at home in Windsor, Ont. Read More... Posted Sep 28 2011, 06:25 AM by CBC | Health News

• Listeria concern leads to ham recall

  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning the public not to consume Compliments brand Sensations Old-Style Smoked Ham. Read More... Posted Sep 28 2011, 06:13 AM by CBC | Health News

• Fighting poverty pays off, report says

  The federal government could save billions of dollars if it tackled the roots of poverty, according to a new report from a government advisory body. Read More... Posted Sep 28 2011, 04:17 AM by CBC | Health News

• Heart risks of anti-inflammatory drugs vary

  Some anti-inflammatory painkillers raise the risk of heart attack or stroke by a third or more in patients already being treated for heart problems, a new review concludes. Read More... Posted Sep 27 2011, 01:04 PM by CBC | Health News

• Edmonton EMTs get jump on heart attacks

  Edmonton paramedics will soon be equipped to diagnose and treat heart attack patients before they get to hospital. Read More... Posted Sep 27 2011, 12:16 PM by CBC | Health News

• Life expectancy rises slightly in Canada

  A baby born in 2006 in Canada can expect to live to an average age of 80.9, Statistics Canada says. Read More... Posted Sep 27 2011, 12:04 PM by CBC | Health News

• 3 B.C. deaths linked to misread medical scans

  B.C.'s health minister has issued a profound apology after three patients died and another nine were impacted when their medical scans were read by unqualified radiologists. Read More... Posted Sep 27 2011, 11:02 AM by CBC | Health News

• Harper Government Takes Action with Tough New Warning Messages for Tobacco Products

  The Harper Government gave final approval for tough new warning labels on cigarettes and little cigar packages, the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Veterans Affairs, announced today. Tobacco... Posted Sep 27 2011, 09:54 AM by Canada News Centre - Health Canada Filed under: Health and Safety

• Sleep-deprived teens engage in riskier behaviour

  Teens who don't get enough sleep may be more likely to smoke, drink, get into a fight and show other risky behaviours compared with those who are better rested, researchers have found. Read More... Posted Sep 27 2011, 09:12 AM by CBC | Health News

• Ottawa paramedics rewarded for bravery, service

  Paramedic Christopher Bugelli will receive a provincial bravery award for saving a man from a frozen creek last March in south Ottawa. Read More... Posted Sep 27 2011, 08:12 AM by CBC | Health News

• Antidepressant, blood thinner ups risk of bleeds

  The combination of some blood thinners and SSRI antidepressants might not be such a good idea for cardiac patients. Read More... Posted Sep 27 2011, 06:24 AM by CBC | Health News

• Stroke recovery explored

  Stroke researchers in Canada gained a $10 million boost on Tuesday that aims to help stroke survivors recover faster. Read More... Posted Sep 27 2011, 05:40 AM by CBC | Health News

• Trial for Michael Jackson's doctor set to start

  The trial of the doctor charged in Michael Jackson's death opens Tuesday, with the defence poised to blame the pop singer for his own demise. Read More... Posted Sep 27 2011, 05:12 AM by CBC | Health News

• More graphic cigarette labels coming soon

  Smokers are going to see new labels on their cigarette packages next year, including a graphic photo of emaciated anti-smoking activist Barb Tarbox as she died of lung cancer. Read More... Posted Sep 27 2011, 04:51 AM by CBC | Health News

• Victoria newborn's death not due to staff shortage

  A review into a still birth last month at Victoria General Hospital has found there were no delays in providing anesthesia to the mother, but makes 21 recommendations aimed at improving patient care. Read More... Posted Sep 26 2011, 05:53 PM by CBC | Health News

• Caffeine use extended despite health warnings

  Health Canada extended the use of caffeine to non-cola soft drinks last year, even as it was being warned that children are already consuming too much of the stimulant, CBC News has learned. Read More... Posted Sep 26 2011, 05:31 PM by CBC | Health News

• Cancer care shows 'culture of excess'

  The cost of cancer care in wealthy countries is becoming unsustainable, according to a new report. Read More... Posted Sep 26 2011, 12:52 PM by CBC | Health News

• Coffee may reduce depression risk

  Drinking coffee may have a protective effect against depression, according to a U.S. study. Read More... Posted Sep 26 2011, 12:46 PM by CBC | Health News

• Colon cancer site varies with fruits, vegetables

  Eating certain types of fruits and vegetables may lower or raise the risk of colon cancer in different sites in the body, a new study suggests. Read More... Posted Sep 26 2011, 11:00 AM by CBC | Health News

• Canada's air quality 3rd best in world

  The World Health Organization has branded cities in Iran, India, Pakistan and Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, among the worst on the planet for air pollution. Read More... Posted Sep 26 2011, 10:55 AM by CBC | Health News

• Don't call kids 'obese,' parents tell doctors

  Parents prefer that doctors avoid the terms fat and obese and prefer the term unhealthy weight when referring to their children, a new study finds. Read More... Posted Sep 26 2011, 08:23 AM by CBC | Health News