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Calcium Levels of the Body Attacked By Cancer Treatment

Tue, 02/07/2012 - 09:02

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It has been recently revealed in a study that there might be a risk of bone weakening, as the side effects of some of the most commonly used medicines for breast cancer. The study has been recently published in `The Lancet' and has been conducted by researchers from Canada.

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HIV-Disclosure To Partner Is Essential, Says Report

Mon, 02/06/2012 - 13:00

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Two cases of HIV have come forward in Canada, which are to be heard by the Supreme Court of the nation, reveals a latest report. Arguments are being made in the court whether or not keeping condition of HIV hidden from partners is a crime, if risk of transmission of the disease is low.

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Need For Repair In The Medicare Services For Elderly

Mon, 02/06/2012 - 12:55

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In a recent report, it has been revealed that the there has been rise in the ageing population of the country. This ageing population is not one of those healthy elderly people; they are actually ailing with bouts of illnesses.

It was recently revealed that the growing ill ageing population is starting to have adverse affects on the Medicare facilities in the country.

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Need For Donating More Blood

Mon, 02/06/2012 - 12:53

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It has been recently revealed in a report that the Canadian Blood Services are urging more and more people to come forward with their valuable donations. There is need for the message to be spread far and wide, and more and more people need to donate blood, for the ones in need.

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VIHA Keen on Fixing Bungles in Staffing, Resources

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 12:37

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It has been recently revealed that the Vancouver Island Health Authority has announced that it is very much serious on resolving complaints being made by nurses working at the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.

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Study Highlights Different Aspects Involved in Comprehending Massages

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 12:45

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Receiving a massage is indeed delightful for all of us, but have you ever spared a thought that a simple-looking massage induces a number of influences in your body.

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Study Highlights Different Aspects Involved in Comprehending Massages

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 12:45

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Receiving a massage is indeed delightful for all of us, but have you ever spared a thought that a simple-looking massage induces a number of influences in your body.

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Government in Ontario Proclaims Health Care Reforms

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 13:48

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It has been revealed through a recent report that the government in Ontario is aiming at bringing a major overhaul in the health-care of the province. The health minister of Ontario announced on Monday that change is needed on an urgent basis in order to ensure universal public health care.

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Wear Your Helmets

Tue, 01/24/2012 - 13:37

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In a recent report, it has been revealed that wearing a helmet while playing, would mean extra protection and safety for kids. It was revealed by Dr. Michael Vassilyadi from the Children’s Hospital in East Ontario that children under the age of 7 are more prone to injuries while playing and this is why parents must ensure that they wear helmets when they are playing.

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Prostate Drugs May Prevent Cancer , Reveals Study

Tue, 01/24/2012 - 12:18

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A research that appeared in the journal The Lancet has revealed that a group of Canadian researchers have found yet another use of a drug which is commonly used to treat enlarged prostate. The study researchers said that the drug known as dutasteride may be able to treat men who suffer from low risk of prostate cancer.

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Frankenstein Ants Created by Scientists

Fri, 01/06/2012 - 11:21

In an immensely amazing and momentous discovery, scientists have apparently developed the giant ants, which are capable of using their size for the sake of protecting the doorway to their particular nests. They are perhaps a throwback towards their predecessors that used to live on the Earth millions of years in the past.

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Crackpipes Supply Less Than Demand

Tue, 01/03/2012 - 13:35

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It has been recently been revealed that the supply of the crackpipes are falling short, and the demand is much more than what is currently being served. It was revealed by two partner firms that they are currently unable to meet the demands of the people.

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Agent Orange Cases to Be Given Compensation Soon

Sat, 12/31/2011 - 13:14

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It has been recently revealed that the reviews done by the Veterans Affairs Minister have resulted in accepting the compensation claims made by 30 people in the Agent Orange case that had earlier been denied.

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It’s Time Again for New Year Resolutions

Fri, 12/30/2011 - 13:13

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Making resolution, cancelling it, and then making it all over again is a very common thing among people all over the world. Undoubtedly, millions of people make resolutions during the New Year, with a hope that they will stick to it and will lead their life with similar plans, but only some fulfill their goals.

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Methamphetamine Drug Users More Likely to Have Suicidal Tendency

Mon, 12/26/2011 - 12:45

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In a recent study, it has been revealed that people addicted drugs, especially the ones who inject drugs to themselves, have a major tendency to commit suicides. It was revealed that people injecting methamphetamine drug had a huge, 80% higher, chance of attempting suicide than other people.

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High Lead Levels in Jewelry Spark Recalls, Anger Minister

Thu, 12/22/2011 - 11:36

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As per recent information, it has been revealed that Leona Aglukkaq, the Health Minister is now getting despondent with the industry for carrying on with the import and selling of jewelry meant for children. The major reason behind her apprehension is that the majority of such products are packed with precarious levels of cadmium and lead.

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FDA Approves Human Trials of Promising HIV Vaccine

Thu, 12/22/2011 - 11:34

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Canadian researchers have recently revealed that FDA has given them green signal to move further with their decade long HIV/AIDS vaccine study. In this, they would be conducting human trails not to see its efficacy, but to check that it does not pose any harm to humans.

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Nights Shifts Taking Toll On US And Canada Police

Wed, 12/21/2011 - 11:04

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Night shift jobs are taking toll on Canada and the US police. Sleep disorder, uncontrolled anger, other health problems, mood swings and poor quality work are some of the many negative ill-effects that came forth during a study being conducted by Monash University's Professor Shantha Rajaratnam.

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Friends and Company Can Have Serious Impact over One’s drinking Habits

Mon, 12/19/2011 - 10:10

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A recent study conducted by the researchers of the Dalhousie University has found that the habits of a person whom we chose to date can have serious impact over our drinking habits. To believe the researchers, a person during holidays indulges into binge drinking because of the company of his or her partner.

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Physical Activities among Young Adults Declining, Say Researchers

Sat, 12/17/2011 - 10:05

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A recent study conducted by the researchers of McMaster University has found that teenagers going to college are less likely to indulge into physical activity like exercising. According to the Chief Investigator, Matthew Kwan, the tendency of a person of exercising reduces during his journey from adolescence to early adulthood.

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