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Democrats secure votes to move forward on health care overhaul
Democratic leaders secured the last votes needed to move ahead on historic health care reform legislation, clearing the way for a Saturday night showdown on President Barack Obama's top domestic policy initiative.
Bangladeshi mother says formerly conjoined twins should grow up in Australia
The mother who gave up conjoined Bangladeshi newborn twins for adoption said Saturday she is overjoyed the toddlers have been successfully separated and wants them to grow up in Australia.
Calgary police chief says new law that lets EMS share info is necessary
A proposed legislative amendment that would clarify the ability of paramedics to tell police about information that could be related to a crime is necessary, Calgary's police chief said Friday.
Fired psychiatrist says Marines suffering from stress are getting shoddy care at Camp Lejeune
Marines treated at Camp Lejeune for post-traumatic stress had to undergo therapy for months in temporary trailers where they could hear bomb blasts, machine-gun fire and war cries through the thin walls, according to servicemen and their former psychiatrist.
Safe Kids Canada asks public for support for helmets on the slopes
Safe Kids Canada is asking the public for their virtual votes in favour of the use of helmets on the slopes.
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Bangladeshi mother tells newspaper formerly conjoined twins should grow up in Australia
The mother of recently separated conjoined Bangladeshi twins does not want custody of the daughters she gave up for adoption and wants them to have new lives in Australia, newspapers reported Saturday.
University of Nebraska regents vote not to further restrict embryonic stem-cell research rules
The University of Nebraska's governing board on Friday voted not to place tighter restrictions on embryonic stem cell research than those outlined under federal guidelines, which were expanded after President Barack Obama took office.
CDC: 4 people in US state test positive for Tamiflu-resistant swine flu, first such US cluster
Four North Carolina patients at a single hospital tested positive for a type of swine flu that is resistant to the medication Tamiflu, health officials said Friday.
Anatomical art once owned by Ben Franklin go on display at Philadelphia hospital
Centuries before X-rays, CAT scans and ultrasounds gave doctors a view inside the human body, the best images medical students often had were illustrations drawn by artists of bodies in a morgue.
The Apprentice meets Amway: Donald Trump jumps into multilevel marketing with nutritional aids
It's like "The Apprentice" meets Amway.
Health Canada warns vets and pet owners about drug used to treat diabetes
Health Canada is warning veterinarians and pet owners about possible problems with Caninsulin, a drug used to treat diabetes in dogs and cats.
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Health spending to hit $183B this year, up $10B from 2008: report
Canada's total health-care bill this year is predicted to reach $183 billion - or almost $5,500 for each man, woman and child in the country, says a report released Thursday.
RCMP, Border Services join international effort to eradicate fake drug trade
Steer clear of counterfeit swine flu vaccine and look out for fake Tamiflu, say RCMP.
US guidelines say less frequent Paps OK to detect cervical cancer - every 2 years for under-30
New guidelines by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists say most women in their 20s can have a Pap smear every two years instead of annually to catch slow-growing cervical cancer.
Weight gain guide for Cdn pregnant women revised based on US recommendations
Health Canada is replacing its weight gain guidelines for pregnant women to conform with the latest recommendations from the U.S. Institute of Medicine.
Former smoker, 61, to speak out after winning $300 million US verdict against Philip Morris
A former smoker in Fort Lauderdale is speaking out about her $300 million verdict against Philip Morris.
As price of child vaccines drop, millions of lives saved from preventable diseases
Babies squirmed and wailed as needles plunged into their chubby thighs at a public health clinic on the outskirts of Hanoi on Friday. Like little ones everywhere, the reaction to the sting was never pretty.
Formerly conjoined twins to need years of special care after separation surgery in Australia
Formerly conjoined Bangladeshi twins separated this week in a marathon surgery will remain in the care of a humanitarian group for at least two years, the organization's CEO said Friday.
Diarrhea and pneumonia are biggest child killers, but world is focused on AIDS and malaria
Diarrhea doesn't make headlines. Nor does pneumonia. AIDS and malaria tend to get most of the attention.
Ont. looking to impose new rules to restrict OxyContin, other painkillers
Ontario may have new rules before the end of the year to restrict how the highly addictive painkiller OxyContin is prescribed and dispensed, as well as other narcotics and controlled substances, government officials said.
Guidelines say less frequent Paps OK to detect cervical cancer - every 2 years for under-30
Most women in their 20s can have a Pap smear every two years instead of annually, say new guidelines that conclude that is enough to catch slow-growing cervical cancer.
Military experiment seeks clues to predict which troops might suffer post-traumatic stress
Two days before shipping off to war, marine Pte. 1st Class Jesse Sheets sat inside a trailer in the Mojave Desert, his gaze fixed on a computer that flashed a rhythmic pulse of contrasting images.
Asthma appears to be significant risk factor in kids for severe H1N1: study
Parents of children with asthma should have an "increased state of alertness" about the pandemic flu virus, suggests the co-author of a new Canadian study comparing it to seasonal flu.
Obama poised to follow in Lyndon Johnson's footsteps with health-care reform
Many have tried, and almost all have failed - but Barack Obama stands on the brink of becoming only the second U.S. president in history to achieve a sweeping overhaul of the country's troubled health-care system.
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