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FDA alert warns of rare but severe itching when discontinuing allergy drugs

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning regarding two common allergy medications, cetirizine (Zyrtec) and levocetirizine…

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Testing confirms avian flu after hundreds of dead geese found near Lipton, Sask.

The discovery of hundreds of dead geese in fields near Lipton, Sask., has been linked to avian influenza, a highly…

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Alzheimer’s disease risk linked to cold sores, similar viruses in new study

A new study published in BMJ Open suggests that cold sores, caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), may…

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Breakup of Alberta health ministry will create confusion, doctors and nurses say

Confusion for Patients as Alberta Health Ministry Split into Two Organizations representing Alberta’s physicians and nurses are expressing concerns over…

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Army unveils tougher fitness test, experts weigh in on difficulty

The U.S. Army is known for its motto “Army Strong,” which is not just a tagline but a requirement for…

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Wyoming program pairs veterans with wild mustangs for mutual healing journey

Operation Remount: Wyoming Program Uses Wild Mustangs to Help Veterans Heal In Jay Em, Wyoming, Memorial Day is a time…

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Lyme disease continues to rise in Quebec and climate change is partially to blame

Cases of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses have been on the rise in Quebec for over a decade, and…

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Blood and urine tests can show how much junk food you actually consume

Blood and urine tests have been found to detect the amount of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) a person eats, according to…

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More than 170 new measles cases reported in Ontario, bringing total to nearly 1,800

Measles Outbreak in Ontario Continues to Grow Public Health Ontario has reported that an additional 173 individuals have been diagnosed…

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‘Rifts in families’: Parents seek better talk on vaccines as measles outbreak grows

is very high for public health nurses, and they’re often just trying to keep up with the demand for vaccinations…

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