Recent Health Headlines

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at 10:57 on September 17, 2011, EDT.

Waterloo has region's 1st probable human West Nile case

WATERLOO, Ont. - Waterloo has its first probable human case of the West Nile virus this year.

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at 19:49 on September 16, 2011, EDT.

Manitoba judge says teen killer's exposure to Prozac factor in the death

WINNIPEG - A Manitoba judge says a Winnipeg teen was driven to fatally stab another teen due to the adverse effects of an anti-depressant drug.

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at 15:23 on September 16, 2011, EDT.

More ambulances, more paramedics, longer hours at health centres:Manitoba Tories

WINNIPEG - Manitoba Tories are promising more ambulances, more paramedics and longer hours at community health centres.

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at 14:40 on September 16, 2011, EDT.

Manitoba Liberals says standards are needed at personal care homes

WINNIPEG - Manitoba Liberals are promising tougher standards at personal care homes.

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at 00:07 on September 16, 2011, EDT.

Lock up medications: More young kids getting inadvertently poisoned: study

TORONTO - The number of young children being poisoned after inadvertently ingesting over-the-counter or prescription medications has risen dramatically in recent years, say U.S. researchers, and that trend is likely being mirrored in Canada.

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at 17:54 on September 15, 2011, EDT.

MADD Canada film targeting youth exposes human, legal impact of impaired driving

TORONTO - If Jesse could flash forward to a future in the courtroom, he would likely envision himself in robes on the bench — not facing the grim prospect of time behind bars.

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