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As a child, this woman saw things a child should never see. Advocates say domestic violence is getting worse

Lydia’s childhood was marked by the trauma of witnessing intimate partner violence between her mother and her then partner. At…

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U of Sask. study to give people weed gummies and a driver’s test to measure impairment

In the realm of human experiments, one innovative approach stands out as a relaxed and effective way to further scientific…

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Hamilton jail nurse tells inquest some inmates released without health-care, opioid treatment plans

In a recent inquest into the drug-related deaths of six inmates at the Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre, nurse Zoila Guipit testified…

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Deadly drug 100 times more potent than fentanyl, as CDC warns of overdose spike

The rise of deadly drugs like carfentanil has become a major concern for public health officials. While fentanyl has long…

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Health and wellness gift ideas for family and friends include hot products on sale

The holiday shopping season is in full swing across America, and this year there are some hot wellness items on…

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$237 an ‘astronomical’ charge for a paramedic assessment, Winnipeg woman says

Barb Bobychuk recently spoke out about her frustration with the high cost of emergency services after her 89-year-old mother-in-law was…

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5 foods to boost your immune system this cold, flu season: Dr. Saphier

As we enter cold and flu season, it’s important to take steps to boost our immune system and stay healthy.…

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Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs denied access to medical records in transplant discrimination case

The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) has been fighting for justice for Indigenous patients who they believe have been…

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Red food dye could soon be banned as FDA reviews petition: ‘Scary stuff’

A widely used artificial food dye could soon be outlawed in the United States. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration…

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Hundreds of people may have been exposed to measles last month, Montreal Public Health says

Montreal Public Health has issued a warning that hundreds of people may have been exposed to measles between Nov. 23…

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