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1st responders next in line for H1N1 vaccine

CBC News - November 16, 2009

Alberta Health Services says first responders could be getting the H1N1 vaccine as early as Monday. Alberta Health Services says first responders could be...

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Traditional medicine not enough to fight H1N1: health official

CBC News - November 13, 2009

Traditional medicines should be supplemented with modern vaccines when it comes to battling swine flu, says Manitoba's chief medical officer of health. Traditional medicines...

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Effects of foodborne illness can linger: report

CBC News - November 13, 2009

Most food-borne illnesses last only a few days, but in some cases, they can have long-term consequences, particularly in children, U.S. researchers say. Most...

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Bipolar kids may have body clock problem

Special to Recorder - November 13, 2009

U.S. researchers link malfunctioning circadian clock genes to bipolar disorder in children. The study, involving 152 children with the condition and 140 control children,...

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Dental health goes beyond brushing

JESSICA WILLIAMS-GIBSON - November 12, 2009

Smile. If you think taking care of your choppers consists of brush, swish, spit, you’re wrong. Brushing simply removes plaque and bacteria that accumulate...

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New website offers individualized care plans

Ron Rajecki - November 12, 2009

The former head of Google Health has launched a new website, Keas.com, partnering with Quest Diagnostics, Healthwise, CVS MinuteClinic, DiabetesMine, and Dr. Greene Pediatrics...

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Reduce your cancer risk: Lose weight

Leslie Beck From Wednesday's Globe and Mail - November 11, 2009

A steady surplus of calories can dramatically increase the risk of many types of cancer As I listened to the presentations at last week's...

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Kennedy’s disability plan could snag health bill

Jennifer Haberkorn - November 11, 2009

An insurance plan championed by Sen. Edward M. Kennedy that would help elderly or disabled people avoid nursing homes ironically adds yet another sticking...

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Strong E-Prescribing Growth for Walgreens

Special to Recorder - November 10, 2009

Drug store chain Walgreens filled four million electronic prescriptions during October, nearly triple the number it filled in October last year. The current number...

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